Vertigo-Stories
What if magic wasn't a hidden secret, but a product available online? In the Year 2020, a mysterious website unleashes magic wands upon the world, sparking both unprecedented wonder and terrifying chaos. My novel, MAGIC.COM, complete at approximately 71,900 words, is an modern fantasy thriller that explores the dark side of a world suddenly imbued with power, where leadership is forged not just by heroism, but by ruthless manipulation.
Juno, an ordinary grocery store clerk, finds his mundane life shattered when his newly acquired wand is inexplicably linked to the suicide of Magic.com's enigmatic creator, Robert DeJulio. Thrust into the epicenter of this global upheaval, Juno discovers his ability to perform incredible spells, rapidly becoming the unwitting public face - the "Wizard King" - of a burgeoning magical movement. But as factions emerge and the world teeters on the brink of magical war, Juno is forced into a televised showdown with Dimitri, the charismatic "Red Magician" who champions absolute magical freedom.
Unbeknownst to Juno, his rise to power is meticulously orchestrated by two figures from his past: Khali, DeJulio's pragmatic sister, and Ghost, her silent, powerful enforcer. They see Juno and Dimitri as pawns in a grand, deadly game designed to reshape the balance of power. When Juno uncovers their shocking betrayal, he confronts his manipulators, leading to a brutal, hidden climax that forces him to make an impossible choice: expose the dark truth behind his ascension and plunge the world back into chaos, or bury the past to maintain the fragile peace he fought so hard to achieve.