Sabrina and Jennifer hadn't visited recently, though they'd managed to stay in touch. During this time, Jennifer left American Airlines and San Francisco. Needless to say, traveling cross-country was laborious. But, the results of doing nothing would have been far worse.
Meanwhile, ample sunshine brought comfort to an otherwise tumultuous morning. Thus, Jennifer imagined the future while looking at pictures of Sabrina and Samantha. While that was happening, Cindy looked to finish Jennifer's move. The Kansas suburb of Shawnee was a welcomed change in scenery that'd offer a new chance for peace.
John arrived as Jennifer made reservations at the Birdsong restaurant. An establishment within Cottonwood Falls she hoped to one day show Samantha. Her father appeared cheerful at first glance, but soon after, looked concerned.
"I wondered about you," she greeted, gesturing.
He gazed through the disarray of the house.
"What are you talking about...?" he questioned while shuffling through various containers. "I'm right on time."
Taking a seat, he admired the respective photos of Sabrina and Samantha.
"Good likeness," he joked while grasping a portrait.
Jennifer scoffed and settled alongside him.
"In more ways than one."
"This can't be true, can it?" he asked.
John cringed after saying that, knowing his daughter feared Samantha's return. Thus, amid an elusive candor, the topic of conversation changed.
"Dad, what is it?" she whispered.
"Sam's here."
Jennifer looked startled.
"She found the ticket?"
"Like you wanted."
Hearing that, gazes fell.
"Then it shouldn't be much longer."
John paused.
"There's more."
Jennifer rose and listened.
"Sam now knows where you're going, but not exactly why..." he confessed. "So when she arrives, there'll be problems."
Samantha vowed to return and one day reclaim her past. But, with such motives, she'd become dangerous and unpredictable. Thinking of this, Jennifer often trembled in anticipation of their inevitable reunion.
Later that night, Jennifer strove to suppress a dark and deluded history. Though, in the process, she'd rekindled several sinful obsessions. This being the case, she again adopted the Wiccan lifestyle and renewed vows.
But by doing so, she was again immersed in a world without authority. Sam was always decisive and resented Jennifer's newfound tenacity. Ergo, she studied the similarities between Sabrina and Samantha, fearful of the likeness.
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The Dark Society
Mystery / ThrillerA powerful family of occultists unexpectedly disappear and for the next twenty years they live within society like normal people. However, as the eldest daughter reaches her 18th birthday the curse of a forgotten bloodline returns, along with the me...
