{"id":253665,"date":"2026-07-13T02:58:01","date_gmt":"2026-07-12T23:58:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/1kitap1.com\/en\/a-wish-so-deadly-marilize-loxton\/"},"modified":"2026-07-13T02:58:01","modified_gmt":"2026-07-12T23:58:01","slug":"a-wish-so-deadly-marilize-loxton","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/1kitap1.com\/en\/a-wish-so-deadly-marilize-loxton\/","title":{"rendered":"A Wish So Deadly – Marilize Loxton"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Harry says. \u201cIt really is,\u201d Fritz agrees. \u201cCongratulations, folks. You\u2019re all here because the stars deemed you worthy. But it\u2019s not the stars you need to impress tonight. The Introduction is a show of talents. Your chance to make a good first impression.\u201d Two stable boys emerge from the shadows, carrying an odd assemblage \u2013 a wooden post, potato sacks and hay.<\/p>\n

When they set it down, I realize it\u2019s a mannequin. The moment they place it in front of us, contorting its head to unveil a crudely painted face, the realization hits me. We\u2019re not showcasing our talents but rather our proficiency in killing. \u201cBehold your target,\u201d Fritz says. \u201cWhen introduced, your team must step forward and inflict as much damage as possible in a single blow.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s all you have, so I suggest you make it worthwhile.\u201d I feel like I\u2019m watching from a distance as he calls out and introduces competitors, one team after another \u2013 a bizarre spectacle, to say the least. The first few teams seem to falter under the pressure, managing only to nudge the mannequin with their assaults. After each presentation, Fritz and Harry allow the observing crowd a moment of contemplation. Should anyone wish to bet on a team, they simply raise a little yellow card for collection.<\/p>\n

Mei and Rhius are the twelfth team to go and, even though they only manage to topple the mannequin, they still garner two bets. Both cards are collected through the air, fluttering like butterflies into Fritz\u2019s hands. \u201cNext up, we have the Young Prince Cyrus, fourth in line for the Solaran throne, and his teammate, Gideon Kepper,\u201d Fritz announces, allowing the pair to step forward. \u201cWe know the Young Prince as a formidable Helio\u201d \u2013 mocking laughter ripples through Cyrus\u2019s siblings on the periphery \u2013 \u201cwhile Gideon\u2019s records show he\u2019s been a valiant volunteer in the fire brigade, using his Aqua talents to save lives.\u201d<\/p>\n

Cyrus sweeps his hand over his head, gathering light from the spotlight and weaving it into a radiant spear. Behind us, the fountain gurgles. I turn my head to see Gideon coaxing a stream of water through the air. One nod from the Young Prince and Gideon manoeuvres the water like a ribbon, enveloping the mannequin before letting the water seep into the hay-stuffed core. Like he\u2019s twisting a knife, Gideon rotates his hand and the mannequin puffs up, like a bubble swelling from within.<\/p>\n

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Originally from South Africa, Marilize Loxton holds a BA in English Literature and Creative Writing. With over five years\u2019 experience in the marketing industry, she\u2019s especially intrigued by the power of social media to connect readers and sell books. Now based in Hampshire, England, Marilize can often be found exploring countryside trails with her beloved cocker spaniel. When she\u2019s not writing young adult and adult fantasy novels, she\u2019s likely savouring a perfectly brewed cup of coffee.<\/p>\n

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