The Awakened: Book One (39 page)

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Ukiru lunged forward, but it was too late.

Without hesitation, Kael ran and jumped off the edge, spreading his hands to the air.

Ukiru only caught a brief glimpse of the swirling fog as it enveloped Kael’s body.  When he reached the edge of the cliff, he stood for a moment, shocked at the outcome of the situation.  Already, the words were forming in his mind of what he would say to the other students. 
Kael was a traitor and his true self was revealed to him at the temple.  He threw himself over the edge because he couldn’t tolerate his own unworthiness.
  Ukiru tried to look down at the ocean, but it was obscured by the fog.

I’ll have to send some men down to recover the body, or what’s left of it.
  Re-sheathing his sword, Ukiru turned and headed back toward the monastery.

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About the Author

Jason Tesar lives with his wife and two children in Colorado.  He works in the microelectronics industry improving and developing processes, and writing technical documentation for integrated circuits manufacturing.  In his personal time, he enjoys graphic design, playing guitar, reading books, watching movies, and doing anything outdoors with his family.  The Awakened is his first fictional writing.  To learn more about Jason, The Awakened, and future writing projects, check out his blog at
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Figure
1
: The City of Orud

Figure
2
: The Northern Territory

Figure
3
: The Southern Territory

Figure
4
: The Island of Tur'cen

Figure
5
: The High Temple-Profile View

Figure
6
: The High Temple-Plan View