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    The Bloodstone Oracle
    The Bloodstone Oracle
    The Bloodstone Oracle
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    The Bloodstone Oracle

    By Willow Cross

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    Two centuries before the great Immortal Battle, a radical clan of witches united with one of the most powerful Druidic families. Under attack from the evil Kiana and her minions, they conspired to prevent the extinction of their ancient magical bloodlines.

    Little did they know the magic forged during that All Hallows Eve would not only secure the continuation of their lineage, but would in fact create a new being, a new magic, that could someday save the entire world.

    The Bloodstone Oracle is the second short story companion to The Dark Gifts series.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherWillow Cross
    Release dateAug 16, 2012
    ISBN9781476072685
    The Bloodstone Oracle
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    Willow Cross

    Willow Cross is a multi-genre author who resides in Indiana. She also moonlights as a radio talk show host for The World of Ink Network’s The Paranormal Hour. A self-proclaimed vamp enthusiast, were-hunter, prankster, dreamer, story teller, benevolent dictator of minions, and chocolate lover, she spends her free time with family and friends, as well as participating in paranormal investigations.Her home has been known to host the occasional ghost and several of her friends profess to be witches. Although she dearly loves Vampires and Werewolves, they are never invited for dinner.

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      The Bloodstone Oracle - Willow Cross

      The Bloodstone Oracle

      Copyright 2012 Willow Cross

      Smashwords Edition

      License Notes

      This ebook is licensed for your personal enjoyment only. This ebook may not be re-produced in any format, digital or otherwise without written permission from the author. If you would like to share this book with another person, please purchase an additional copy for each recipient. If you’re reading this book and did not purchase it, or it was not purchased for your use only, then please return to Smashword and purchase your own copy. Thank you for respecting the hard work of this author.

      Dedication

      For the fans of The Dark Gifts series. I appreciate each of you so very much!

      Forward

      The Bloodstone Oracle is the second short story companion to Birthright (The Dark Gifts series.) If you have not read Afterlife (first in the companion series) please stop reading now and go download it. It is a free download on nearly every e-book site.

      The Bloodstone Oracle

      Chapter One

      The shrill moan of a Penny Whistle wailed in perfect harmony with the ethereal melody of a violin. The woodland clearing teamed with flickering lights as flames from the stone-encased fire ring licked higher into the sky, casting dancing shadows against the trees. In unison, five women surrounding the ring stepped forward. Their hips swayed back and forth in rhythm to the slowly beating drum. Beat by beat, they made their way around the bonfire with cadenced precision as a large cloaked figure chanted. His hands held a small stone that glimmered as he raised it toward the full moon.

      As one, the music and chanting grew louder. Inside the stone ring, the blaze intensified and spewed crackling sparks of blue high into the air. Without warning, the musicians ceased their doleful refrain. Gusts of wind whipped through the clearing with tornadic frenzy, sending bits of dust and dry leaves airborne. And as quickly as it had begun it was over. Silence permeated the area.

      The cloaked figure sighed and lowered his hands. It is done. The power resides within.

      Another moment of silence passed before one of the women raised her fist and let out a warbling war cry.

      Smiles greeted the faces of the coven and nervous laughter filtered throughout the group.

      The eldest of the women placed a hand on the cloaked figure’s arm. "Will it

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