The Book of Spells

Cameron’s job was to find the book of spells and to destroy it. He had been scouring the countryside for days, following different leads. Some had led him closer to the book, while others had simply been false clues given by those hoping to keep him away from the book. Little did they know, Cameron had some help of his own that would offer him much needed assistance in finding the book. He had a magical compass given to him by none other than Merlin.

Merlin needed the book of spells destroyed. He had warned Cameron over and over again that the spells inside the book were to be used only to help the side of evil. The book could not be altered or changed for good. Merlin had convinced Cameron that the only way to save innocent people from the wicked spells inside the book was to destroy it.

Cameron used his compass to help guide him, but even the compass was not always perfect. Finally, though, Cameron was convinced he was in the right place at the right time. The compass was going crazy, pointing north and then twirling in circles faster and faster. He was certain the book was inside the building he was about to enter. He withdrew his sword from its sheath and prepared to enter the building.

The minute he walked in, he could feel the power of the book calling him. He could almost believe the book was saying his name, begging him to read its text and to save it. Cameron, however, had one more trick up his sleeve. Having been forewarned by Merlin, he knew exactly what to do. He placed two small wads of fabric in his ears to block out the pleas of the magical book. He raised his wand over the cover and repeated the words Merlin had told him to say.

Within seconds, the noises in his head cleared, and the book was gone. Cameron left the room, exhausted but relieved, and began the long journey home to tell Merlin the good news.