The Potion - #3 in the Seven Cozy Shorts Collection
Young Adult supernatural fantasy
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A potion made with haste out of jealousy puts Dorian into a coma like state. A rare orchid that blooms only once a year could save his life, but the precious flowers fiercely guarded by Liam and his pack.
The acolytes of the coven are forbidden to enter the forest and the young apprentices volunteer to make the journey that will test their loyalty and courage. Will they succeed? |
The eBook is also available in Spanish
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Una novela de fantasía sobrenatural.
Una poción de amor hecha con prisa por celos pone a Dorian en un estado de coma. Y una rara orquídea que florece solo una vez al año podría salvarle la vida, pero las preciosas flores están ferozmente custodiadas por Liam y su manada de hombres lobo. Los integrantes del Aquelarre tienen prohibida la entrada al bosque y los jóvenes aprendices se ofrecen como voluntarios para realizar el viaje que pondrá a prueba su lealtad y coraje. ¿Tendrán éxito? |
Prologue
Cordelia, the high priestess of the Ravenwood Coven, stood in front of the altar lighting the candles one by one. The room was dark, and the flickering candlelight cast eerie shadows on the walls. Her hair was pulled into a bun, and her statuesque figure hid under her long, hooded cape. She held her arms high, reciting a prayer.
Lady of the Moon
Let my mind be attuned
I need your guidance
Lord of the Sunrise
Hear my humble cries
I need your guidance.
Cordelia flipped her long cape, turned around with three silver goblets on a tray, and stared for a long moment at the nervous-looking young women and man sitting side by side. Her stern expression sent deep shivers down their spines. She reached them with a few small steps and stood over them before handing them the goblets. “Drink!” Her booming voice filled the room.
Olivia, a slender, dark-haired young woman; Candice, the athletic-built blonde; and Dorian, a dark-haired young man, exchanged nervous glances. They took the goblets with shaky hands, lifted them to their lips and drank the ruby red liquid. Their expressions changed. They seemed to be in a deep trance.
The High Priestess watched the trio for a minute and then asked, “Do you wish to become apprentices of the Ravenwood Coven?"
“Yes, I do,” came the reply from the three young acolytes in unison.
“Do you promise to follow the Coven rules and promise to practice only white magic?”
“Yes, I do,” the three answered.
“Do you promise to be loyal to the coven and its members, and promise not to compete with each other or be jealous of others?”
“Yes, I do,” Olivia and Dorian replied without hesitation, but Candice’s answer came a second later: “I’ll try.”
Cordelia drew a sharp breath. I’ll give her a chance because her grandmother is an Elder, but I’ll keep a close eye on her. She clapped her hands, and the young acolytes snapped out of the trance, looking a little dazed and confused.
“Welcome to Ravenwood Coven,” Cordelia announced. “You’re now apprentices. It will be a long road, and the next months will not be easy. You will study and practice hard before you can become witches and a warlock. Good luck to you all.”
Lady of the Moon
Let my mind be attuned
I need your guidance
Lord of the Sunrise
Hear my humble cries
I need your guidance.
Cordelia flipped her long cape, turned around with three silver goblets on a tray, and stared for a long moment at the nervous-looking young women and man sitting side by side. Her stern expression sent deep shivers down their spines. She reached them with a few small steps and stood over them before handing them the goblets. “Drink!” Her booming voice filled the room.
Olivia, a slender, dark-haired young woman; Candice, the athletic-built blonde; and Dorian, a dark-haired young man, exchanged nervous glances. They took the goblets with shaky hands, lifted them to their lips and drank the ruby red liquid. Their expressions changed. They seemed to be in a deep trance.
The High Priestess watched the trio for a minute and then asked, “Do you wish to become apprentices of the Ravenwood Coven?"
“Yes, I do,” came the reply from the three young acolytes in unison.
“Do you promise to follow the Coven rules and promise to practice only white magic?”
“Yes, I do,” the three answered.
“Do you promise to be loyal to the coven and its members, and promise not to compete with each other or be jealous of others?”
“Yes, I do,” Olivia and Dorian replied without hesitation, but Candice’s answer came a second later: “I’ll try.”
Cordelia drew a sharp breath. I’ll give her a chance because her grandmother is an Elder, but I’ll keep a close eye on her. She clapped her hands, and the young acolytes snapped out of the trance, looking a little dazed and confused.
“Welcome to Ravenwood Coven,” Cordelia announced. “You’re now apprentices. It will be a long road, and the next months will not be easy. You will study and practice hard before you can become witches and a warlock. Good luck to you all.”
The readers said - eBook reviews
Keskiviikko73
5.0 out of 5 stars A lovely tale.
Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2020
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I read this book during a night when sleep was not coming to release my daily stress. I grabbed my kindle and chose this book from the long TBR list.
Boy, I was glad about my insomnia because the story I was reading was intriguing, well written and a real page-turner. It's not easy to have well-developed characters, an intriguing story, and enough twists in such a short read. The author did a great job, squeezing all the necessary elements in a novella, and for this reason, I wholeheartedly recommend this book. You won't be disappointed, believe me!
Gigi Sedlmayer, Book Excellence Award Finalist winning author of the Talon series
4.0 out of 5 stars The Potion
Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2020
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Wonderful read. Careful for what you are doing, particular with potions.
Catcol
5.0 out of 5 stars Such a Fun Magical Book!
Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2020
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I loved this book which mixes magic with teenage emotions and trials. I would recommend this book to anyone who loves fantasy.
Book Lover 222
5.0 out of 5 stars A Gem of a Story
Reviewed in the United States on January 27, 2020The Potion by Erika M. Szabo was a quick read about three apprentice witches. In this adolescent fantasy, there’s jealousy, a family curse, a werewolf, a rare flower, and teen angst. Well written with heartwarming characters, The Potion is a gem of a story. Is this the beginning of a series? Hint, hint.
Cathy Collar
5.0 out of 5 stars Such a Fun Magical Book!
Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2020
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I loved this book which mixes magic with teenage emotions and trials. I would recommend this book to anyone who loves fantasy.
5.0 out of 5 stars Such a Fun Magical Book!
Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2020
Format: Kindle Edition Verified Purchase
I loved this book which mixes magic with teenage emotions and trials. I would recommend this book to anyone who loves fantasy.
Audiobook reviews
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars
simply amazingI received this book for free for a honest review. I loved the characters and storyline. This story b wd sooo godsm it flowed very well and held together. The narrator did an excellent job of bringing the characters to life. highly reccomend!!!!
5 out of 5 stars
EnjoyableThe book was very enjoyable and the narrator did an excellent job! I would recommend this book for young adults. There’s a great lesson for them as well as a good story.
5 out of 5 stars
Fun and interesting.I enjoyed this book. It was a quick and uncomplicated listen. the Narration was very good.
5 out of 5 stars
Nice Short ReadA good story, well written and narrated. Great for Halloween.
I was given a copy of this audiobook in return for my unbiased review
5 out of 5 stars
loved itshort but loves it. great lesson too. I need more words in my review
4 out of 5 stars
Great startThis short little book is the start of what is promising to be an exciting series. We meet a few young acolytes who are training to be witches but one wants what another has, and created a love potion only it’s not a love potion.
I can say that I’m looking forward to more from this series.
The narrator Jordan Scherer has done a great job also. I love how she changed her voice for the applicable characters.
3 out of 5 stars
left me wanting morewas an alright story but not long enough for me i was left wanting more guess short stories are not my cup of tea. but characters were good and the story was interesting but didnt think the bad girl got what she deserved for what she did her behavior was blamed on a curse and she didnt have to pay for her actions.
- Janale Jones
- 01-24-21
5 out of 5 stars
- Leslie Twitchell
- 10-22-20
simply amazingI received this book for free for a honest review. I loved the characters and storyline. This story b wd sooo godsm it flowed very well and held together. The narrator did an excellent job of bringing the characters to life. highly reccomend!!!!
5 out of 5 stars
- C. Braswell
- 05-13-21
EnjoyableThe book was very enjoyable and the narrator did an excellent job! I would recommend this book for young adults. There’s a great lesson for them as well as a good story.
5 out of 5 stars
- Holly
- 11-22-20
Fun and interesting.I enjoyed this book. It was a quick and uncomplicated listen. the Narration was very good.
5 out of 5 stars
- B.Shoe
- 10-27-20
Nice Short ReadA good story, well written and narrated. Great for Halloween.
I was given a copy of this audiobook in return for my unbiased review
5 out of 5 stars
- Anonymous User
- 10-27-20
loved itshort but loves it. great lesson too. I need more words in my review
4 out of 5 stars
- Nicole Henderson
- 07-22-20
Great startThis short little book is the start of what is promising to be an exciting series. We meet a few young acolytes who are training to be witches but one wants what another has, and created a love potion only it’s not a love potion.
I can say that I’m looking forward to more from this series.
The narrator Jordan Scherer has done a great job also. I love how she changed her voice for the applicable characters.
3 out of 5 stars
- Shannon Vess
- 06-19-20
left me wanting morewas an alright story but not long enough for me i was left wanting more guess short stories are not my cup of tea. but characters were good and the story was interesting but didnt think the bad girl got what she deserved for what she did her behavior was blamed on a curse and she didnt have to pay for her actions.