Excerpts from Chapter VI of "Levels" - Separation

The boundaries were secured and methods were developed to severely limit interaction between the ancient and new worlds. (Page 160)

No matter how fast I ran or where I tried to hide, there was no escape. (Page 164)

"The ultimate goal will be for you all to attain Highest Level, but it will not be the same for everyone." (Page 167)

"Maybe this, maybe that! Maybe so, maybe not! That's a brilliant theory. I can't believe you came up with it all by yourself. Maybe it's because you're stupid!" (Page 168)

"With freedom come certain responsibilities and obligations." (Page 171)

"How will we know when we are ready for advancement to Next Level?"
The Revered One simply replied, "You will know. You will always know." (Page 172)

Like our band of five, a few had formed personal friendships or cliques, but most chose to be loners. (Page 173)

Overcoming my personal fear of the unknown with a fierce determination to achieve Next Level, I walked with my friends along a pathway leading to the future. (Page 173)