I reference a lot of Powers in this novel, so I created a legend to make it easier for you to keep track.

MOLDER

Level 1: Fix anything and very good with technology

Level 2: Mimic / Telekenesis

Level 3: Teleport

Level 4: Create matter using materials around them

MIND

Level 1: Intuition

Level 2: Prophetic Dreams and Premonition

Level 3: Can prophesy

Level 4: Alter time and predict prophecy for ge...

Xander dug his fingers deeper in the sand, as he focused his mind on the sound of the waves, the feel of the breeze running through his hair, the heat of the sun on his face. Life moved relentlessly around him, and he often found himself on the precipice of deep overwhelm, if not for these morning rituals.

“Ho! Is that you Xander?” a voice called out from afar. Reluctantly, Xander opened his eyes...

Sopher could only blink about two leagues at most – longer than most Molders, but not far enough for a sure getaway. He realized he would need to stop somewhere for the night, lest he overdo it and leave himself barren of any magic and vulnerable to attack. Though he trusted Ramir’s fidelity to him, he knew the paths fate could choose from were plenty and it only took a slight misdirection for eve...

From the side of the hut, Sopher could hear the woman heave and ho as she struggled for breath. As familiar as he is with this process, he couldn’t help but cringe when he hears her scream from agony as the midwife cranks her legs even wider. Again and again, he mumbled the words of prophecy like a mantra – words so worn out, he could practically hear them skulking underneath his breath.

The prop...