Immortality is a myth... isn't it? The year is 512, and the Kingdom of Rasin is embroiled in a bitter civil war. James Wilde, closest friend of would-be King Charles, has a secret mission. His task: infiltrate the enemy camp and discover whether the mysterious and powerful magician who has turned the tide of battle is really a legendary five-hundred-year-old Mage. Falling in love with her is definitely not part of the plan.  (For the January 2024 Royal Road Community Magazine Contest)