“It’s Mishepishu, an underwater panther of the Great Lakes. It’s revered by Native American tribes. It has the horns of a deer, the body of a lynx, and the scales of a snake.” “What is it famous for?” “It lives in the deepest reaches of the lakes, where they guard copper deposits. Those who cross their waters must pay it tribute.” “And if the tribute isn’t paid?” Adam smiled, giving me a small flash of teeth. “Then Mishepishu will kill you. One moment the waters will be placid, and the next you will see your death glaring you in the face.” So Adam thought of himself as Mishepishu. He ruled,
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