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The opening chapters of the new story have been sent to the Moderators for posting.

The story opens with the first attempt to recruit him. Thorne Saint Cirq was at dinner in an expensive restaurant when he was approached. He quickly convinced those sent to get him to leave with little trouble. A week later in his dojo, Thorne is confronted by the upset teacher of the man he had defeated earlier in the restaurant. After sparing together for a time Thorne puts him on the mat, and the man realizes that he is a great Master.

Thorne had decided to retire from public life, as he put it, after the attempt to recruit him, and began dismissing his students and closing the dojo. There was one student in particular who he would miss, Gwen. He advised her to to continue studying and he would find her when he reappeared.

The second attempt to recruit him, many years later, is more insistent and violent. He had been staying at a Wat in Northern Thailand for over 33 years. When those sent to abduct him threatened to destroy the Wat and kill the monks unless he went with them, he disposed of the eight thugs and captured their leader.

On the way to Bangkok in his captive's vehicle, they stop for food, fuel, and clothes for him. Thorne had read his captive's mind and knew were and when to report to those who wanted him. Arriving in Bangkok, they checked into a hotel that Thorne had stayed in previously, where he retrieves valuables left there previously.

The next day he purchases a laptop, tablet, and a smart phone. Later he orders a new credit card and other documents. The following day new suits are ordered.

On the appropriate afternoon, they go to meet the CIA people who had him kidnapped. In the house, the captive answers their questions, convincing them that he has Thorne Saint Cirq, even though he appears to be an old man.

In the back room, the CIA men question Thorne and he shortly gains control of the situation and demands to know what they want him for. They don't know the details but have his friend Gwen and threaten to harm her if he doesn't cooperate. After reading their minds, he transfers into his original form and disposes of the CIA men; burning their bodies in the front yard. On changing back to his human for, he drives their vehicle out of the compound.

The idea for Master Warrior was started a couple of years ago. It has taken some time to write, once started, because of interruptions this year for hospital visits. It also required a good bit of research. I hope that you enjoy the opening chapters. More next week.

Keep Well,
uncle jim

I've made corrections to a number of stories over the past couple of weeks. They were provided to my by a sharp eyed reader. My thanks to him.

I am nearly finished writing a new story 'The Master Warrior' and will begin posting it shortly.

Keep Well,
uncle jim

The new chapters have been sent to the Moderators for posting.

The final installment of the Maureen story opens with her having a couple of enjoyable weeks at the cabin.

On the morning of 7 May, Allen is attacked by something that steals his Talent. Maureen can't detect what is happening and panics when he warns her away. She transfers to the Hardtrick farm for help.

Max transfers to the cabin with her but Allen is gone without a trace. Later Angus comes with them to check if Black Magic was used. A spell reveals that a powerful Black Magic spell was used against Allen. Maureen also reveals that she is pregnant.

The next morning, Jill takes Maureen to see an OB/GYN doctor in Charleston. The doctor is shocked that Maureen is four months pregnant. So is a very upset Maureen, who can't believe her. The Leader of the Magic Council appears in the doctor's office with a prediction.

Allen also relates the details of his capture to end the first chapter.

The final chapter opens with Maureen's second visit to the OB/GYN, who reveals that she is eight months pregnant. At the hospital on the 12th of June, Maureen's twins, in a spectacular use of Magic, appear by themselves, rather than in the normal way.

In just two week they are two years old and continue to age a year in a week. Later the twins inform her that they have visited Allen. They won't take her to see him as it is a trap. Later they study many books.

On the 25th of September the twins are 15 years old. They are ready to release Allen and will take Maureen with them. The twins explain things and then remove the objects keeping Allen a prisoner. They also remove the Black Magic spell hiding his Talent. On restarting time, there are a number of explosions through out the prison.

Later the Members of the Magic Council appear with questions. The twins have the answers and eventually go with the Leader of the Magic Council to remove the blanket spell restricting the amount of Magic available in their reality.

Those on the Magic Council are anxious to return to their own reality, and tell Maureen and Allen to form a New Magic Council to control those using Magic in their reality. The twins have many plans for those opposed to the spread of Magic.

In the Postscript, we learn how things went over the next ten years.

I hope that you have enjoyed Maureen. I have several other stories in progress, although work on them has been slowed by my several hospital stays in recent weeks. They will appear when they are ready and edited.

Keep Well,
uncle jim

The new chapters have been sent to the Moderators for posting.

This week's chapters open with Allen and Maureen locating the correct house and removing the license plates and the transponder from the Witch's car.

That evening the Leader of the Magic Council appears in their hotel room and advises them to leave Boston. He also informs Maureen that she is pregnant. They leave the next morning and reach Hagerstown, MD that evening.

That evening back in Boston, the freeze spell and wards on the Wizards expire. The Frenchman is very upset and threatens to leave. The American Wizards tell Agent Drum about the Black Magic book.

On Thursday, Allen and Maureen reach the Duffield's farm. Maureen repairs Sam's large tractor with a spell. They are busy the remainder of the day getting the cabin set up, and moving things from Maureen's storage site and from Angus' house. They explain things to Angus, and Maureen leaves the Black Magic book with him.

At the cabin, Maureen has supper prepared when three young cats appear. They take them in as pets.

On Thursday morning in Boston, AIC Drum contacts his boss, Director Stone, about the Wizards. Stone tells him to locate Parks and O'Farrell, but to only watch them. He offers no additional help. Drum directs the Witch Teams to help locate them. They aren't happy. The Wizards are also added to the search, but run into trouble with the Witches.

Enjoy these two chapters. Next week the final chapters will reveal the conclusion of the story.

My thanks to all of those who remembered me while I was in the hospital.

Keep Well,
uncle jim

Yes, I survived the operation and the recovery in the hospital. The hospital was very boring. Nothing to do by read and sleep, which was fine for the first two days after the operation. After that, there wasn't anything else to do but a bit of walking in the halls, and being woken up every couple of hour so they could check your condition. It made for long days.

Need to take it easy for the next few weeks or so, but at least I'm home with more to do. I will be posting chapters 13 & 14 of Maureen on Friday at my regular time.

My thanks to all of those who remembered me in their prayers, as I am sure that it helped with the operation and the stay in the hospital, as I had little trouble.

Keep Well,
uncle jim