title: Relics (A Modern Magics Book 1)
author:  Maer Wilson 
description: "'<i>Relics</i>' is a powerful read which will challenge long-held perceptions of good vs. evil and Light vs. Dark well after the book is finished." Diane M. Haynes, author of <i>Rift Healer</i>, YA finalist in the Gayle Wilson Award of Excellence.<br /><br />&quot;In <i>Relics</i>, author Maer Wilson takes everything you think you know about the creatures of the fantasy world and twists it around to create a unique and engaging story.&quot; Constance Philips, author of <i>Resurrecting Harry</i> and <i>Fairyproof</i>.<br /><br />&quot;The perfect paranormal detective, Wilson's unique and suspenseful tale pulls you in anddoesn'tlet go.&quot; Jean Murray, author of <i>Soul Awakened</i> and <i>Soul Reborn</i>.
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  # Prologue
  
  
  There are certain objects in the world known as “Relics”.
  
  
  No, not like articles of fine art or antiques. They’re magic tools created by
  powerful magicians and mighty ancients, or objects that gained power after
  long exposure to their owner’s grudges and natural spiritual power—many
  “cursed items’ were often times, in fact, Relics.
  
  
  They appear in old stories, anecdotes, or legends as “objects of power”.
  
  
  For example: a stone that brings good luck, a doll whose hair grows night
  after night, a mirror that shows you how you’ll look in the future, or a sword
  that brings ruin to anyone who draws it.
  
  
  Most everyone has heard of stories like that.
  
  
  People often consider Relics to be mere fantasies because they’ve never come
  across any. Even if a relic were right before their eyes, they’d fail to
  notice it. If a mysterious event were to occur, they’d just dismiss it as a
  coincidence.
  
  
  Some simply don’t care, while others are cer