The Fear Grid, Part 7

This entry is part 7 of 11 in the series The Fear Grid

Everything stopped. Purity had this sense of ease overcome her. The shadow monster was still. A bright, white glow rose in brilliance, all the way from a spark into a massive orb of light that engulfed the entire area… basketball courts, side of school, and all.

A woman’s voice called out as if by some strange fluke, “Hi, dear,” it soothed liltingly.

Who was that? So calm…

“There is nothing to fear now,” said the woman…

Witch Town, Part 6

This entry is part 6 of 11 in the series Witch Town

Esda puts her hand out to the water and touches it.

Margaret notices the puddle ripple from the contact.

Esda then reaches her hand into the water.

Margaret is amazed to see Esda’s hand coming out of the puddle.

Esda jerks her hand back, unsure.

Margaret crawls back towards the puddle to have a cautious second look.

Esda and Margaret stare at each other in awe for a moment. Esda smiles first, then Margaret finds herself smiling from the edge of her mouth.