A.F. Henley

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

“Fuck!” Cooper whispered. “Just look at that, will you? Do it again.”


“Close,” Doren responded instantly, and all the locks fell. Five sets of eyes watched him, in interest, in awe, but with little surprise.


“Wait, it gets better.” Doren reached for August’s hand. “Because what I have is minimal compared to what Auggie can do with it. Auggie can amplify it somehow, intensify it.”


He shot a glance at August and nodded. In perfect synchronicity they reached for one another’s hand, pulled a deep breath, and every electronic function in the back of the limo began to race: the interior lights flashed, the locks began to jump up and down furiously, the CD player roared to life, spinning anxiously and out of count. It wasn’t until Doren released August’s hand that the limo silenced.


He waited for their reaction, smiling when Geoff nodded at him.


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