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The Dark Is A Cold Lonely Shadow - Book 1 - Raz'Kul
The Dark Is A Cold Lonely Shadow - Book 1 - Raz'Kul
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Raz'Kul was a reasonably well known thief, with a smart mouth and a mediocre bounty on his head.
Raz'Kul was a reasonably well known thief, with a smart mouth and a mediocre bounty on his head.
Nobody recognised him from his wanted poster, which most criminals would be more than happy about.
Nobody recognised him from his wanted poster, which most criminals would be more than happy about.
However this is where everything went wrong for Raz'Kul!
However this is where everything went wrong for Raz'Kul!
He took exception to "...a poor depiction of my likeness that doesn't accurately reflect my charming good looks!"
He took exception to "...a poor depiction of my likeness that doesn't accurately reflect my charming good looks!"
Nobody knows how Raz'Kul managed to break into the Kings most secure vault, but even more puzzling was the fact he only stole the cheapest item he could find.
Nobody knows how Raz'Kul managed to break into the Kings most secure vault, but even more puzzling was the fact he only stole the cheapest item he could find.
It would seem he did it just to show the world he could!
It would seem he did it just to show the world he could!
Leaving an expertly drawn and perfectly accurate depiction of himself on the Kings bedside table (by the Kings own artist no less), was perhaps not the wisest decision he ever made.
Leaving an expertly drawn and perfectly accurate depiction of himself on the Kings bedside table (by the Kings own artist no less), was perhaps not the wisest decision he ever made.
Raz'Kul's quest for recognition worked better than he could have possibly imagined.
Raz'Kul's quest for recognition worked better than he could have possibly imagined.
His bounty was immediately increased to the largest amount ever know (by some considerable margin) with the words "Dead Or Alive" added - something usually only done for the very worst of crimes.
His bounty was immediately increased to the largest amount ever know (by some considerable margin) with the words "Dead Or Alive" added - something usually only done for the very worst of crimes.
He's now in serious trouble with every member of the militia, every bounty hunter, his "friends", and now the Assassins Guild hunting him to collect on the reward.
He's now in serious trouble with every member of the militia, every bounty hunter, his "friends", and now the Assassins Guild hunting him to collect on the reward.
And of course they now they have a perfect depiction of his "charming good looks".
And of course they now they have a perfect depiction of his "charming good looks".
What is so important about this cheap, battered, dusty old lamp?
What is so important about this cheap, battered, dusty old lamp?
When Raz'Kul discovers that Genies are in fact real, and he only gets one wish, not three?
When Raz'Kul discovers that Genies are in fact real, and he only gets one wish, not three?
What will he wish for?
What will he wish for?
Endless riches and power? Or something for the "greater good"?
Endless riches and power? Or something for the "greater good"?
Raz'Kul whispered to the Genie,
Raz'Kul whispered to the Genie,
"So, what do most people wish for then?”
"So, what do most people wish for then?”
The Genie sighed even deeper:
The Genie sighed even deeper:
"Almost all wish for exactly what you suggest Raz'Kul! Endless gold or riches? To be the King, to be an all powerful wizard..."
"Almost all wish for exactly what you suggest Raz'Kul! Endless gold or riches? To be the King, to be an all powerful wizard..."
"And yes eternal life is always high up on the list..."
"And yes eternal life is always high up on the list..."
The Genie continued sadly.
The Genie continued sadly.
"It's all so tiring! All so selfish! Now wouldn't it be nice if someone wished for something selfless? Just for once? Something for the greater good?"
"It's all so tiring! All so selfish! Now wouldn't it be nice if someone wished for something selfless? Just for once? Something for the greater good?"
Raz'Kul chuckled to himself, mocking the Genie.
Raz'Kul chuckled to himself, mocking the Genie.
"The greater good? Don't be ridiculous! You really have been locked away in that dusty vault too long!"
"The greater good? Don't be ridiculous! You really have been locked away in that dusty vault too long!"
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