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The Trick Is-Part Thirty-Nine

“We can’t thank you all enough for all you’ve done for us,” said Morbus as he packed up his things. “That’s what everybody’s been saying,” replied Booth. He looked up at her and saw her smirking at him. “I should … Continue reading

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The Trick Is-Part Thirty-Eight

Auntie Joon entered the back of her shop, closed the door behind her, and locked it. Standing there for a moment, she closed her eyes as she did some calming breaths. Things in the Dangling Market were tense. Rumors were … Continue reading

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The Trick Is-Part Thirty-Two

Kim drew his knife and since Morbus had no weapon, he pulled out his pointiest screwdriver. The figures in the mist appeared to be wielding rifles, or maybe they were spears. As the mysterious people drew closer, the two companions … Continue reading

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The Trick Is-Part Twenty-Eight

Auntie Joon sat alone at her desk in the backroom of her shop, going over the books when suddenly, the hairs on the back of her neck stood up. Looking up from the ledger and laying a hand on a … Continue reading

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The Trick Is-Part Twenty-Six

A few days later, Jae and Professor Morbus felt well enough to travel, though clouds were gathering on the horizon. Both Kim and Fortunato kept an eye out skyward but saw no signs of pursuit from the Hexagonal Prefecture. “I … Continue reading

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The Trick Is-Part Twenty-Four

“Fortunato!” shouted Kim. “I have not left,” replied Fortunato. “All I can see is darkness!” “Strictly speaking, one cannot see darkness. It is the absence of visible light and therefore-” “What’s going on?” “This chamber has collapsed due to external … Continue reading

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The Trick Is-Part Twenty-Three

“Any movement, Sub-Lieutenant?” asked Daitan. “None, mistress,” replied the Defender. “And your scout is certain that the target is in that cave?” “Yes, mistress. There’s no other exit, no one could have left except through the passage in the gorge.” … Continue reading

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The Trick Is-Part Twenty-One

Morbus’s face went cold at the mention of the name Corbyn. “How do you know her?” he asked with an unsettling intensity. “We don’t really know her,” said Kim, “We just ran into her.” “She was trying to take over … Continue reading

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The Trick Is-Part Twenty

Faster than thought, Fortunato interposed himself between Kim and Jae and the menacing figure. Though both of them were frightened, the siblings each grabbed a stick from the ground and readied themselves for a fight. With deliberate steps, the spear-wielding … Continue reading

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The Trick Is-Part Nineteen

“Jae!” shouted Kim. “Kim, please do not take offense on my behalf,” calmly replied Fortunato, “Jae, I have no memory of such an act.” “But your memories could’ve been erased, right?” “This is true.” “Doesn’t that bother you?” she continued. … Continue reading

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