Fantasy writer James Maxwell, author of the Evermen Saga, brings you a standalone collection of seven stories.Apprentice enchantress, Evora Guinestor, is summoned to a mysterious meeting with Master Zoran. Her suspicions are confirmed when her two rival apprentices have also been summoned: it's time for Master Zoran to name his successor.But along with her rivals Evora is shocked when Master Zoran announces a contest. In three days, the apprentice who demonstrates the most powerful magic with the fewest number of words to call forth its power will be named a master.Evora will need to use every trick at her disposal to win the contest.Her mind turns to the mysterious seven words of power...But to learn them, she will have to solve a mystery from the past.