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    Witchling
    Witchling
    Witchling
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    Witchling

    By Debbie Mumford

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    Kaitlyn, a young apprentice witch, dreams of saving her people from a dangerous dark wizard. Knowing herself to be untrained, she nevertheless summons a powerful magical relic, expecting her master to accept her offering and become the hero of their land. Unfortunately, she’s forgotten to consider the price the magic will exact.

    *~*~*

    Debbie Mumford specializes in the unknown —fantasy, paranormal romance, and science fiction. Author of the popular “Sorcha’s Children” series, Debbie loves mythology and is especially fond of Celtic and Native American lore. She writes about dragons, thunderbirds and time-traveling lovers for adults as herself and for tweens and young adults as Deb Logan. Visit debbiemumford.com to learn more. Join her newsletter list at eepurl.com/bTXLhX and receive an exclusive FREE story!

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherWDM Publishing
    Release dateAug 21, 2016
    ISBN9781370312801
    Witchling
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    Debbie Mumford

    Debbie Mumford specializes in speculative fiction—fantasy, paranormal romance, and science fiction. Author of the popular Sorcha’s Children series, Debbie loves the unknown, whether it’s the lure of space or earthbound mythology. Her work has been published in multiple volumes of Fiction River, as well as in Heart’s Kiss Magazine, Spinetingler Magazine, and other popular markets. She writes about dragon-shifters, time-traveling lovers, and ghostly detectives for adults as Debbie Mumford and contemporary fantasy for tweens and young adults as Deb Logan.

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      Book preview

      Witchling - Debbie Mumford

      Witchling

      Witchling

      Debbie Mumford

      WDM Publishing

      Contents

      Chapter 1

      Chapter 2

      Acknowledgments

      About the Author

      Also by Debbie Mumford

      Chapter

      1

      Kaitlyn cowered on the threshold of Aelfric's chamber. One look at his face told her reality wasn't going to match her glorious dreams. A crackling green nimbus flamed around his close-shorn scalp and his dark eyes blazed .

      You fool! He grabbed her arm and jerked her into his workroom. "Get inside. Don't you realize the war has reached us? Even this castle is not safe; the enemy's black magic is

      too

      near

      ."

      The familiar disarray of Aelfric's jumbled belongings vied for Kaitlyn's attention, the soothing odors of dried herbs and creamy unguents wafted through the air around her, but she refused to succumb, chose to remain focused on her master's

      livid

      face

      .

      What were you thinking? he asked once he'd secured the door with a powerful spell. Or is your adolescent mind incapable of coherent thought?

      Irritation and bewilderment warred. She'd expected astounded excitement, a congratulatory hug, not this angry condescension. "I'm sorry, master, but I had

      to

      come

      ."

      I can't think of a single reason sufficient to excuse your blatant disobedience. The magical

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