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After his initial rough start, Ashure quickly became proficient at operating the vehicle. Driving the winding roads was rather exhilarating.
Ashure guided the vehicle into a parking space and turned it off. Then he opened the door, stepped out of the vehicle, and took a deep breath. Chilly moist air filled his lungs. He shut the door to the truck and pressed the button on the fob to make the lights flash.
“Now, where, oh where, did that little soul go?” he murmured.
He lifted his hand and whispered an ancient spell. A small, glowing golden orb rose from his palm. It floated in the air for a moment before it began moving. He stepped up onto the sidewalk and walked past the dark storefronts.
At the end of the long strip of buildings, he turned the corner. An older man slowly tottered
