Chapter One - In the Beginning

In this story, there is magic. It goes by different names, and some even call it a science.
In this story, there are heroes and hero-hopefuls. They don't always win.
In this story, there are villains. They don't always lose.
This is not an action story, although there is action. This is not a romance, or a vampire story, or a mystery. It's a story. I hope you enjoy it.