My mother used to tell me to live a life filled with adventure and excitement. She always said I needed to look at the bigger picture, never let fear or doubt hold me back, and that when the time comes I should take courage and face the unknown. 

It never occurred to me that those small words of encouragement would one day set my life on a path I never thought I'd have to one day walk through.

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   What would you do if you were suddenly told, your entire life has been a lie. 
    That you have quite a line of people who want you dead for reasons unknown to you, simply because you bear the last name.... Carter.
     Well, this is my story of how I struggled to overcome my biggest fears.

HOUSE OF FIRE

You know that awkward feeling you get when you face situations, or people that constantly remind you of embarrassing moments you’ve tried and failed to get over… well in my case I feel like I’m drowning in the awkwardness I feel around Devon. 


It’s a new week and things have finally started to die down with all the irritating whispers that follow me whenever I walk down the hall or step into a crowded room, but today being Monday I’m scheduled for a training session after class. It’s will be our first. 


Self-defence class was added to our schedules to help elemental conjurers build up their strength and muscles, after all, we’ll need to learn to control our strengths when we suddenly become stronger than usual. 


Chapter 26