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Sunday, February 12, 2017

The Magic Within Update

TMW Chapter 6 Update on FicPad

TMW Chapter 6 Update on AO3

TMW Chapter 6 Update on Stars

TMW Chapter 6 Update on FFn

TMW Chapter 6 Update on Wattpad

When I woke up that morning, I knew that my life was going to change. Granted, I was reminded of my place by my husband, but his reign of terror was coming to an end. At least for me, it was coming to an end.

The rest of the world? It was only just beginning.

Or was it?

Something was happening. I could feel something churning in my gut and it wasn’t the residual cramping from my miscarriage. Though, that was a blessing in disguise. My body had rejected his child, exacerbated by his cruelty and need to use me as his personal punching bag and sperm depository. I should have been sad at the loss of my baby, but knowing that the baby was half of that monster, I took solace in that more evil didn’t get born into the world.

There was enough evil in the world. We didn’t need any more.

“I’ll be home late, Izzy,” Jacob said, coming up behind me and slapping my ass harshly.

With a snarl, he dragged me to my room, locking the door. Once the outer door clicked shut, I waited until his car was gone and I used my newly acquired skills, opening the door, melting the inner-workings of the lock. Stuffing my feet into my sneakers, I tugged on a loose hoodie and knocked on Rose’s door. She ushered me inside, taking more photos of my injuries and giving me some clean clothes. The clothing I was wearing was disgusting, covered in stains and Jacob’s sperm since he only allowed me one set of clothes and he used them as his dishrags. Asshole. “Is the monster working?” Rose asked, her eyes flashing angrily.

“Late,” I said, shifting my feet in the too-big shoes. “I don’t know if I can do this.”

“I heard him last night,” she whispered. “You need to get out.” She handed me the flash drive. “The password is ‘asshole.’ Appropriate, right?”

“Totally appropriate,” I snorted, putting it into the pocket of my pocket. Rose handed me the bag of my disgusting clothes.  “Let’s get out of here in case your asshole husband decides to come back.” Rose and I went down to her car and we drove to the legal aid office. I wanted to get an attorney to represent me as I began divorce proceedings, ending my short, but painful marriage. I checked in with older, but attractive receptionist and settling down in the seat closest to the door. I wanted to be ready to bolt if things didn’t work. However, within a few moments, the fear I was feeling constantly dissipated as this handsome man, Edward, strode into the reception area.

We were introduced and the harsh cold of his hands made my dead heart sputter to life. I looked at him and saw that he had his own story, broken and shattered, just like me. Despite my shame, I told him my story and I was driven to the hospital by Carmen, and I had my entire body catalogued and my bruises photographed. Edward and a young detective came in. I’d never met him, but I knew of him. He was a good guy, great cop.

The opposite of my husband, who was as evil and crooked as they come. But, the young, handsome lawyer made me feel safer than the cop. I knew that he’d fight for me, but together, we’d be unstoppable.


What are you talking about, Bella? 

Thursday, February 9, 2017

The Magic Within Teaser

When I woke up that morning, I knew that my life was going to change. Granted, I was reminded of my place by my husband, but his reign of terror was coming to an end. At least for me, it was coming to an end.

The rest of the world? It was only just beginning.

Or was it?

Something was happening. I could feel something churning in my gut and it wasn’t the residual cramping from my miscarriage. Though, that was a blessing in disguise. My body had rejected his child, exacerbated by his cruelty and need to use me as his personal punching bag and sperm depository. I should have been sad at the loss of my baby, but knowing that the baby was half of that monster, I took solace in that more evil didn’t get born into the world.

There was enough evil in the world. We didn’t need any more.

“I’ll be home late, Izzy,” Jacob said, coming up behind me and slapping my ass harshly.
With a snarl, he dragged me to my room, locking the door. Once the outer door clicked shut, I waited until his car was gone and I used my newly acquired skills, opening the door, melting the inner-workings of the lock. Stuffing my feet into my sneakers, I tugged on a loose hoodie and knocked on Rose’s door. She ushered me inside, taking more photos of my injuries and giving me some clean clothes. The clothing I was wearing was disgusting, covered in stains and Jacob’s sperm since he only allowed me one set of clothes and he used them as his dishrags. Asshole. “Is the monster working?” Rose asked, her eyes flashing angrily.

“Late,” I said, shifting my feet in the too-big shoes. “I don’t know if I can do this.”

“I heard him last night,” she whispered. “You need to get out.” She handed me the flash drive. “The password is ‘asshole.’ Appropriate, right?”

“Totally appropriate,” I snorted, putting it into the pocket of my pocket. Rose handed me the bag of my disgusting clothes.  “Let’s get out of here in case your asshole husband decides to come back.” Rose and I went down to her car and we drove to the legal aid office. I wanted to get an attorney to represent me as I began divorce proceedings, ending my short, but painful marriage. I checked in with older, but attractive receptionist and settling down in the seat closest to the door. I wanted to be ready to bolt if things didn’t work. However, within a few moments, the fear I was feeling constantly dissipated as this handsome man, Edward, strode into the reception area.

We were introduced and the harsh cold of his hands made my dead heart sputter to life. I looked at him and saw that he had his own story, broken and shattered, just like me. Despite my shame, I told him my story and I was driven to the hospital by Carmen, and I had my entire body catalogued and my bruises photographed. Edward and a young detective came in. I’d never met him, but I knew of him. He was a good guy, great cop.

The opposite of my husband, who was as evil and crooked as they come. But, the young, handsome lawyer made me feel safer than the cop. I knew that he’d fight for me, but together, we’d be unstoppable.


What are you talking about, Bella? 

Bella

Rose

Edward

Sunday, February 5, 2017

The Magic Within Update

The Magic Within Chapter 5 Update on FicPad

The Magic Within Chapter 5 Update on AO3

The Magic Within Chapter 5 Update on STARS

The Magic Within Chapter 5 Update on FFn

The Magic Within Chapter 5 Update on Wattpad

I woke up with a start. I was trying to come to grips with the weird-ass dreams that I had. Dreams where I was over nine feet tall with long hair, a wicked tattoo on my face, pointy ears and snow blowing out my hands. On top of that, I had a gorgeous woman next to me, almost as tall as me, curled hair, tattoos along her arms and fire surrounding her body.

Some weird-ass shit. I think my meds are making me more loony.

Padding to the door that connected my room to Bella’s, I knocked on it. I heard her quiet voice and I opened the door. She was sitting in one of the chairs, looking out the window. “I was wondering if you wanted something to eat?”

“I’m not hungry,” she said, her voice flat. I looked at her and she was so tiny. Her hair hung limply in loose curls. Her bruises were so dark against her pale skin. In Alice’s expensive sweats, she was swimming in the clothes. I sat down across from her. “How did I get here?”

“The hotel? Carmen drove you,” I quipped. Bella shot me a look, clearly saying that I was a dumbass. “The situation? Only you can answer that. Why did you stay with him?”

“I had no one. I still have no one,” she shrugged. “He was the son of my father’s best friend. I needed that connection to my family and Jacob gave me that. And then, he hit me and it got worse and worse. I was stuck in that apartment, only used for beating and fucking.” Tears streaked down her face and she hastily wiped them away. Blinking toward me, she stared at me. “With Jake, I always felt fear. But, with you, I feel safe. Warm.”

“That’s kind of ironic. Everyone says that I’m freezing,” I snorted. “My hands that is. I guess I run colder than most.”

“I run hotter,” she chuckled. “The doctor took my temperature and it read as a hundred and three. I told her that was normal for me. I wasn’t sick and with blood work, it was determined that I was perfectly healthy, albeit underweight, littered with bruises and recovering from a miscarriage.” She tugged on the sleeves of her hoodie. “I should eat. I’m not hungry. I got used to not eating.”

“You need your strength back,” I said. “If we’re going to fight your husband, I don’t want you passing out in court.”

“I’m stronger than I look,” she said, raising her hand. With a deft flip of her wrist, a flame erupted from her palm. “I’m like you. You’re like me.”


“What are you talking about?” I asked, staring at the fire ball in her hand. “And put that out … you could start a fire.”