She is Gala, and she is anything but inanimate. Born in the Spell Realm, she is beautiful and highly intelligent – and nobody knows what she’s capable of.
Augusta, a powerful sorceress, sees Blaise’s deed for the ultimate hubris that it is. She still cares for Blaise and wants to save him before he has to pay the ultimate price . . . thanks to the abomination he created.
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There was a naked woman on the floor of Blaise’s
study.
A beautiful naked
woman.
Stunned, Blaise stared
at the gorgeous creature who just appeared out of thin air. She was looking
around with a bewildered expression on her face, apparently as shocked to be
there as he was to be seeing her. Her wavy blond hair streamed down her back,
partially covering a body that appeared to be perfection itself. Blaise tried
not to think about that body and to focus on the situation instead.
A woman. A She, not an
It. Blaise could hardly believe it. Could it be? Could this girl be the Object?
She was sitting with
her legs folded underneath her, propping herself up with one slim arm. There
was something awkward about that pose, as though she didn’t know what to do
with her own limbs. In general, despite the curves that marked her a fully
grown woman, there was a child-like innocence in the way she sat there,
completely unselfconscious and totally unaware of her own appeal.
Clearing his throat,
Blaise tried to think of what to say. In his wildest dreams, he could’ve never
imagined this kind of outcome to the project that had consumed his entire life
for the past several months.
Hearing the sound, she
turned her head to look at him, and Blaise found himself staring into a pair of
unusually clear blue eyes.
She blinked, then
cocked her head to the side, studying him with visible curiosity. Blaise
wondered what she was seeing. He hadn’t seen the light of day in weeks, and he
wouldn’t be surprised if he looked like a mad sorcerer at this point. There was
probably a week’s worth of stubble covering his face, and he knew his dark hair
was unbrushed and sticking out in every direction. If he’d known he would be
facing a beautiful woman today, he would’ve done a grooming spell in the
morning.
“Who am I?” she asked,
startling Blaise. Her voice was soft and feminine, as alluring as the rest of
her. “What is this place?”
“You don’t know?”
Blaise was glad he finally managed to string together a semi-coherent sentence.
“You don’t know who you are or where you are?”
She shook her head.
“No.”
Blaise swallowed. “I
see.”
“What am I?” she asked
again, staring at him with those incredible eyes.
“Well,” Blaise said
slowly, “if you’re not some cruel prankster or a figment of my imagination,
then it’s somewhat difficult to explain . . .”
She was watching his
mouth as he spoke, and when he stopped, she looked up again, meeting his gaze.
“It’s strange,” she said, “hearing words like that in real time. These are the
first real words I’ve heard.”
Blaise felt a chill go
down his spine. Getting up from his chair, he began to pace, trying to keep his
eyes off her nude body. He had been expecting something to appear. A magical
object, a thing. He just hadn’t known what form that thing would take. A
mirror, perhaps, or a lamp. Maybe even something as unusual as the Life Capture
Sphere that sat on his desk like a large round diamond.
But a person? A female
person at that?
To be fair, he had been
trying to make the object intelligent, to ensure it would have the ability to
comprehend human language and convert it into the code. Maybe he shouldn’t be
so surprised that the intelligence he invoked took on a human shape.
A beautiful, feminine,
sensual shape.
Focus, Blaise, focus.
“Why are you walking
like that?” She slowly got to her feet, her movements uncertain and strangely
clumsy. “Should I be walking too? Is that how people talk to each other?”
Blaise stopped in front
of her, doing his best to keep his eyes above her neck. “I’m sorry. I’m not
accustomed to naked women in my study.”
She ran her hands down
her body, as though trying to feel it for the first time. Whatever her intent,
Blaise found the gesture extremely erotic.
“Is something wrong
with the way I look?” she asked. It was such a typically feminine concern that
Blaise had to stifle a smile.
“Quite the opposite,”
he assured her. “You look unimaginably good.” So good, in fact, that he was
having trouble concentrating on anything but her delicate curves. She was of
medium height, and so perfectly proportioned that she could’ve been used as a
sculptor’s template.
“Why do I look this
way?” A small frown creased her smooth forehead. “What am I?” That last part
seemed to be puzzling her the most.
Blaise took a deep
breath, trying to calm his racing pulse. “I think I can try to venture a guess,
but before I do, I want to give you some clothing. Please wait here – I’ll be
right back.”
And without waiting for
her answer, he hurried out of the room.
Want to know more about Dima?
Dima Zales is a full-time science
fiction and fantasy author residing in Palm Coast, Florida. Prior to becoming a
writer, he worked in the software development industry in New York as both a
programmer and an executive. From high-frequency trading software for big banks
to mobile apps for popular magazines, Dima has done it all. In 2013, he left
the software industry in order to concentrate on his writing career.
Dima holds a Master’s degree in Computer Science from NYU and a dual undergraduate degree in Computer Science / Psychology from Brooklyn College. He also has a number of hobbies and interests, the most unusual of which might be professional-level mentalism. He simulates mind-reading on stage and close-up, and has done shows for corporations, wealthy individuals, and friends.
He is also into healthy eating and fitness, so he should live long enough to finish all the book projects he starts. In fact, he very much hopes to catch the technological advancements that might let him live forever (biologically or otherwise). Aside from that, he also enjoys learning about current and future technologies that might enhance our lives, including artificial intelligence, biofeedback, brain-to-computer interfaces, and brain-enhancing implants.
In addition to his own works, Dima has collaborated on a number of romance novels with his wife, Anna Zaires. The Krinar Chronicles, an erotic science fiction series, has been a bestseller in its categories and has been recognized by the likes of Marie Claire and Woman’s Day. If you like erotic romance with a unique plot, please feel free to check it out, especially since the first book in the series (Close Liaisons) is available for free everywhere. Keep in mind, though, Dima Zales's books are going to be much more PG 13 . . . at least that’s the plan for now.
Anna Zaires is the love of his life and a huge inspiration in every aspect of his writing. She definitely adds her magic touch to anything Dima creates, and the books would not be the same without her. Dima’s fans are strongly encouraged to learn more about Anna and her work at http://www.annazaires.com.
Dima holds a Master’s degree in Computer Science from NYU and a dual undergraduate degree in Computer Science / Psychology from Brooklyn College. He also has a number of hobbies and interests, the most unusual of which might be professional-level mentalism. He simulates mind-reading on stage and close-up, and has done shows for corporations, wealthy individuals, and friends.
He is also into healthy eating and fitness, so he should live long enough to finish all the book projects he starts. In fact, he very much hopes to catch the technological advancements that might let him live forever (biologically or otherwise). Aside from that, he also enjoys learning about current and future technologies that might enhance our lives, including artificial intelligence, biofeedback, brain-to-computer interfaces, and brain-enhancing implants.
In addition to his own works, Dima has collaborated on a number of romance novels with his wife, Anna Zaires. The Krinar Chronicles, an erotic science fiction series, has been a bestseller in its categories and has been recognized by the likes of Marie Claire and Woman’s Day. If you like erotic romance with a unique plot, please feel free to check it out, especially since the first book in the series (Close Liaisons) is available for free everywhere. Keep in mind, though, Dima Zales's books are going to be much more PG 13 . . . at least that’s the plan for now.
Anna Zaires is the love of his life and a huge inspiration in every aspect of his writing. She definitely adds her magic touch to anything Dima creates, and the books would not be the same without her. Dima’s fans are strongly encouraged to learn more about Anna and her work at http://www.annazaires.com.
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