Chapter 12: Blood Debts

"Show off!" Carlos scoffed. He learned his needle technique from Paula.  For Carlos, his needles could bring the dead back to life, or kill someone in the blink of an eye. With a wave of his hand, Carlos effortlessly stopped nine flying needles in mid-air.  Then, with another wave, the nine silver needles spun around and shot straight at Lydia Bale. Lydia was startled but didn't panic.  She sneered, "Hah! I'm a Martial Master. You think my needles can hurt me? Not a chance!" In the next...