The Eight Lands of Pharr are in trouble, and the only ones who can help are a young princess and the sister she believes lost. They hold two of the four Magical Stones, created long ago by an Ancient Mystic to channel the magic of his bloodline. But when an evil witch named Patadora Coggs seeks to control the Stones, the two girls must join forces to save their unsuspecting world. With them is a motley crew gathered as they travel to retrieve the remaining two Stones. Airk Ranon, cynical Weapons Master. The Baret Wray and First Commander Dungan Weir, who command King Randel's army. Elke, a centurion who has never been away from home. Skotak, an Emini Plainsman who provides steeds for the travelers. Dreux, a young prince seeking adventure, and his lover, Estelle. And Kitt, a young orphan held enslaved by pirates. Chased by Patadora's Maelnords and her own shapeshifting daughter, and by the infamous Weapons Master's outlaw reputation, the young friends travel land and sea in their quest to find the last two Stones. Once they have the Magical Stones of Pharr in their possession, they must travel to the witch's lair and end her evil reign of terror.

The Magical Stones of Pharr

Shaela stretched and felt the muscles in her neck and back loosen. What a relief it would be to put this all behind her! To not have to spend each day checking over her shoulder, to have company again.  Let’s face it,she thought.  It gets lonely out here by myself.


She double-checked the door to make sure it was bolted, then glanced at the windows to reassure herself they were locked, as well. Then she lay on the bearskin rug in front of the fireplace, wrapped the flannel blanket around herself, and curled into a ball. Unspent energy surged through her, warming her even though the fire was low. She wanted to be off, and had already opened the flue wide to put out the fire in case she happened to forget. She closed her eyes, waiting for midnight to escape unseen. She’d just rest for a bit…


Her eyes opened at the sound of the doorknob turning.


Chapter 6