Sleightofhand Stories

Some people scoff at the thought of 'magic', the mere idea of pulling a rabbit out of a hat. I think these people would disagree. Who? They call themselves the Illusionists. 17 year old Sean. Prefers to be called Jack. A well-known 'magician'. He performs magic tricks, from simple ones like making a coin disappear, to large extravaganzas like making himself vanish before the audience. 18 year old Mark. A criminal known for conning both men and women, then stealing all their money. A master at lies. He could trick even a machine designed to spot lies. 16 year old Ethan. He's well known for his skills of hypnotization. Just ten words from him, and he could trick a guy into thinking that a cup of molten metal was a nice refreshing coffee. Amy. Magnus. Adelina. They're not the only ones fighting this battle. What battle? Well... what controls almost everything? And what thing would break humanity apart if it collapses? Trust, my friend.

Amazing cover by Emma (@DobbysOtherSock) TRIGGER WARNING-contains abuse and foul language When young Nova Mendax was dared to follow Zeke Greengrass for a day, she never excepted to stumble upon Diagon Alley, get mistaken for a Muggleborn and then a magical prodigy, almost get a wand and have her memory wiped, but that's what happened. And now, three years later, about to start high school, still mourning her sisters death, old secrets are about to resurface.

Thousands of years ago, the ancients destroyed civilization with five schools of magic. Each spell comes at a terrible price. Glamor charms your adversaries, rotting your body from the inside. Divination reveals faraway secrets, exposing your own secrets to others. Automation gives objects the spark of life, destabilizing the climate. Vivomancy can heal or change living things, with bizarre side effects. Blast your enemies with Negation energy, forming permanent clouds of deadly fallout. As a young scrounger of antiquities, you hope to build your ruined world anew with these rediscovered spells. Now you must decide which of these magics can transform your post-apocalyptic society, and what you'll risk to bring hope and light to your kinsmen.

"Sound off for a wanted man, Slip of the tongue with a taste of a sleight of hand, Head held high, feet on the ground, Telling you I'm all ears but don't hear a sound" -NateWantstoBattle