JakeMcCormick

Prologue "How will I find him?" "You'll know, child. The ring-" Elsbeth sighed in exasperation. "I know, I know! The ring will alert me to his presence. But that doesn't tell me where to go to make that happen! Details, Serina!" " Patience, Elsbeth. I'm getting to that." It was the soothsayer's turn to sigh. Candlelight cast long shadows against the rich fabrics that adorned the room they occupied. Once again Serina closed her eyes, outstretched hands hovering inches above the oracle. As humming commenced Elsbeth turned her thoughts inward. So many things hinged on this one future meeting. The ebony haired Elsbeth had worked hard attain

The Making of a Commander Prologue It had started off as nothing more than wanting to please his Father. His first year of college was full of promise. Jake had excelled in all four years of high school. With three years as class president, memberships in several clubs and the honors society, and with several awards of achievement under his belt. He was sure that college would be just as much of a breeze. At first it seemed, as it would go just as before. Heading into his first year with a high sense of confidence, taking on everything with an exuberance born of the knowledge that he could do anything he could set his mind to. His father h