They were being recalled. The sensation usually triggered disappointment—she could never learn enough about these distant, alien worlds. But this time she wanted to leave the planet. She wanted to get back to the academy.

Looking up, she imagined a circle of swirling black energy, although she knew the Impellic ring was imperceptible. She invented this image of it to calm her fears about traveling through space without a spaceship.

Darkness formed within her mind. Her vision dimmed, and she closed her eyes. She sensed tendrils reaching toward her, pulling her from the world on which she stood. The rocky bank, the sound of the water receded. When she opened her eyes again, she saw only the void—deep and empty, yet somehow giving the impression of extreme velocity.

Blinding light speared her eyes. Impani winced. She felt a cylinder materialize behind her, a platform beneath her feet. Her vision wavered, and then focused upon a mirrored room.

Book 2 - Susan's Gift

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