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My days vary, depending on what I have. Tuesdays and Thursdays, I work in my dad’s office. Other times, I am usually doing my own things.
I do a lot of writing in my spare time, whether it’s for my books, blog, or anything. I also just started reading an ancient fantasy-set novel called, “Mistborn” by Brandon Sanderson.
Aside from writing, I like to do art, although I am making less of it these days. Don’t get me wrong, I still enjoy it. In fact, I am working on a little animation exercise of a snake moving. I am using a technique that is not conventional. I am tracing over a public-domain video, shot by shot, and testing it in Windows Movie Maker. Yes, that program isn’t intended for animation, but this is just for pleasure, not a career.
I also have an active social life—well, I did before the pandemic hit. But I still talk to my friends and even hang out with them in person at times. Before Covid-19 came, I would often have social plans at least once or twice a week. What’s also interesting is that my active social life started after college graduation. Before that, I usually had little to no social life and fewer friends. But then I met the right people whom I could identify with more easily. Then I became happier.
Another hobby I have, which is more of a necessity, is cooking. Up until recently, except when the world was on lockdown, I would eat out every day. Then my mom told me to cook food at home, not just for health reasons, but also to save money. And guess what? I feel better about myself and I’ve lost weight in just a few weeks of eating mostly homemade meals.
So, that is what I typically do in my life as of now.
History, like magic, has a habit of repeating itself
It’s been six months since thirteen-year-old Alyssa McCarthy left magic behind for good. Or so she thought…
Then the enchanted objects that protected her disappear. Now a skeleton named Errol has cursed her with magical powers that keep getting her in trouble. Suddenly strange things are happening with disastrous effects, and if Alyssa can’t remove the magic, she will lose everything she holds dear.
In order to get rid of her unwanted wizardry, Alyssa will have to boost her bravery and confidence and determine who Errol really is. But every time Alyssa uses an enchantment, Errol is one step closer to getting his flesh back and becoming alive, and he will do anything to achieve his goals…even if it means destroying Alyssa’s happiness.
Originally published in 2016 as “Wizardry Goes Wild” and “The Unruly Curse” in 2019, “A Curse of Mayhem” is book two in the exciting and suspenseful “Magical Missions” series.
Enjoy an Excerpt
Lilac-colored smoke poured in through the slight opening under Alyssa’s bedroom window. Alyssa leaped back. She swore the window had been closed when she’d come in here a few minutes ago.
The gas clouded into her room, blocking her sight. It washed onto her, causing her to squint and lean back. She coughed, rubbed her eyes, and opened them. The smoke faded. Someone must’ve pulled a prank, and not just any kind—one that involved…wizardry.
Alyssa’s breathing sped up. She shut the window and gazed at the huge yard and long driveway. No one was outside—not even Alex, her godfather and legal guardian.
Perhaps the trespasser had escaped or had hidden somewhere—maybe behind the tree on the lawn or somewhere else on the property.
Alyssa hurried out, brushing ash from her muted purple shirt. She entered the ground floor and opened the front door. “Hello?!”
There was no answer.
“Whoever set that smoke off, it wasn’t funny!”
The silence continued.
Despite the freezing air this autumn evening, Alyssa stepped onto the front porch. A piece of paper appeared out of nowhere, making her jump. She picked it up, anyway.
Welcome back to magic.
Her chest tightened. She hadn’t encountered a single instance of wizardry in six months! Plus, she had two objects that were supposed to protect her from such encounters.
She dashed back up to her room and opened the closet door. Tape hung from a shoebox, and the items that she had left in there…were missing.
About the Author:Sunayna Prasad enjoys writing fantasy books for children, as well as cooking, creating artwork, watching online videos, and blogging. She has also written The Frights of Fiji, formerly titled as From Frights to Flaws. She is passionate about modern life, fantasy, and world-building. Aside from her website, she also has a blog about different creative and entertaining topics, including fiction and writing, called “Sunayna Prasad’s Blog”.
Sunayna has graduated from college in May 2017. She lives in Long Island, NY.
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