Paranoid Mage

Callum the Mage has always lived with one foot in the bizarre—creatures lurking in shadows, supernatural beings blending into crowds, and spellcasters hiding in plain sight. Yet even after discovering his rare ability to manipulate portals, he wants nothing to do with their hidden world. The Guild of Arcane Regulation insists all newly awakened mages swear loyalty, undergo training, and serve their cause. Callum refuses to bow. If the Guild wants to control him, they’ll need to hunt him down, because he won’t make it easy. Running is second nature to him, and this time, he’s playing for keeps. The streets may be dangerous, but the Guild’s grip is worse. Freedom is worth any risk, and Callum plans to vanish before they can chain him to their rules. The game is on, and he’s not about to lose.