Novels by Rachel Holt

Charles oliver lean backwards as he was enjoying every moment and thrill of of revealing a secret even as he faced death."The greatest treasures are not just gold or jewels but the connections and loyalties formed over the years, look around you. The people in power, the ones you trust, they could be with the treasures" Charles Oliver said and suddenly lord Rasmus expression darkened as his patience was running out."This is not the time for riddles, Oliver, your life ends here and your games are over" lord Rasmus but Charles oliver continued his final words."Remember, fear is a powerful motivator, if you truly want to get rid of my legacy look beyond the obvious!, I may be executed today but my influence will live on. Seek the truth and you may find more than what you bargained for" Charles Oliver said.And the words sent a chill down their spine as they all began to murmur, what had Oliver meant?, was there a hidden treasure, a secret waiting to be uncovered? Lord Rasmus gestures

"Do you think he'll say anything?" Jack Harrison asked Mrs Sophie quietly as he his gaze was fixated on the scene. "Maybe, but whatever he says, it will be a reminder of what happens when one chooses a dark path" Mrs Sophie replied softly with a mixture of sadness and anticipation. The council leader steeped forward raising his hand for silence once more. The crowd became silent once again as there was tension in the air and they are all ready to witness the ending of years of fear and suffering. Jack Harrison stood there watching everything unfold, he couldn't shake the feeling that the execution of Charles Oliver was just the beginning of something much larger waiting to come in the city. He sensed that the choices made today could change their lives in ways they couldn't yet imagine. As Charles Oliver lay on the stage bound and vulnerable, the atmosphere around the council headquarters was filled with tension. The crowd was silenced once again as lord rasmus the council lea

"Jack, how did you do that?" Mrs Sophie said with her voice shaky. Jack Harrison shook his head as he was avoiding her gaze as he looked down on the empty street where the bandits fled."I don't know, things have been different for me lately, but I don't really understand it either., I just knew i had to protect you." Jack Harrison said.Mrs Sophie stared at him as her shock slowly fade away and was into marvel even though there was still some sign of fear in her eyes."You... you're not the same boy I took in, are you?" Mrs Sophie whispered. Jack Harrison was unsure of how to answer. He felt like the same person in many ways but the system, the powers had awakened inside him that he couldn't fully understand yet."I'm still me, but I think something changed, I don't know why or how but right now we need to get going to the council headquarters " Jack said softly.Mrs Sophie hesitated for a moment as her stare began to soften as soon as she saw Jack Harrison eyes. She realized Jack wa

His fist was clenched tightly and without thinking, Jack Harrison stepped forward with his voice louder and more confident than he felt."Leave her alone!" Jack Harrison shouted as his her was racing as he stood between Mrs Sophie and the bandits. The bandits stopped for a moment while turning to face him.The orc snorted while the half dragon tilted its head and making a mocking sneer. The orc then let out a low rumbling laugh."Look at this little hero, you think you can stop us boy" Emerick the half dragon hissed while showing it tongue.Brave but foolish, what do you plan to do?, fight us?, with what?" Emerick the half dragon said with a low growl.Jack Harrison mind raced for a second and he began to doubt his abilities.What was he doing?, these weren't just any thugs, they are powerful and dangerous creatures and he had no experience fighting anyone let alone bandits like these.But the system was awaken inside him and a force pushed him forward and his body began to tense and

Jack Harrison stared at the numbers for a moment before the screen disappeared again, leaving him with more questions than answers.was this some how connected? Did the system have a reason for reminding him of his abilities now, just before the execution of someone like Charles Oliver?, a criminal who may have had knowledge of hidden powers or ancient secrets?, Jack pushed the thought aside for now.He didn't know what to make of any of this. All he knew was that today, he would witness something that could change his understanding of the city and maybe himself.After dressing, Jack steeped out of his room to meet Mrs Sophie by the door.Together that .ade their way to the council headquarters where the execution of Charles Oliver would be done. Jack couldn't shake the feeling that whatever happened but would be a important, not just for the city but for him as well.As Mrs Sophie and Jack Harrison made their way down the narrow streets, they moved along the crowd of people also headi

Jack glanced at the screen in shock as his mind was racing as he was trying to understand the information.What does it mean my body is incompatible with liquids?, the water he drank last night had caused that sudden flow of energy and he has being warned not to drink anything again which sounds impossible for him but the system screen made it clear that that drinking of liquid could lead to further danger.Jack then remembered how he collapsed last night after he drank a glass of water. Jack then began to remember how he was living a normal life just days before without no mysterious powers and no strange system messages. But now things are getting out of his control."What does this mean?" Jack said to himself with his voice shaking. He then waved his hands on he screen hoping to see more clarification but the message remained the same.Jack Harrison tapped the screen desperately as he was trying to access more information but there was no further explanation other than what it wrot