Doren was born with a powerful gift -- a gift he's managed to use to put him well on his way to becoming a star. But there is more to that gift than just musical talent, and as careful as Doren is to hide that fact, there are some who know of the power behind the sound, and all the ways they could abuse it.<br><br>August's goal in life is simple: make an impact in the music industry. An opportunity to work as the personal assistant to Doren seems to be exactly the kind of break he needs to accomplish that goal.<br><br>But all too often in life, simple becomes just another complication, especially when there are people whose goal is even simpler: destroy and dominate.

The Gift

“It’s too soft,” Curtis grumped, pointing at the pillow. “I need something harder.”


Dawson stood and grabbed a cushion from the miniscule loveseat, almost toppling Doren at the same time. He thrust it in front of Curtis. “There. Try that.”


Curtis tried again and smiled. “Better. I can work with that.”


They sat back to give Curtis a few minutes to work out the intricacies of drumming without drums and Doren drifted over to perch on the bed beside Dawson. “Nice work. You’re pretty good at problem-solving, aren’t you?”


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