Witches of the Elements - Book 11: Blue Sapphire

Episode 18: Hexed

Episode 18: Hexed

Brianna looked to her left and there in front of a window stood a study desk and on top of it was a tall jewelry box. Brianna took a step forward only to notice that it seemed like Ms. Kregger’s eyes followed. That was when the whispers picked back up again. With each forward step, the whispers became more and more of conversations that were meant for private ears. The box was hand crafted of black wood with the chaos symbol painted red in the center. Above it was a latch with a small lock on it. Words in symbols were carved on the roof of the box. It wasn’t until Brianna touched the box that the whispers stopped.

Brianna looked back at the portrait seeing that Ms. Kregger’s hand was positioned back on her lap, but her eyes… Those eyes pierced Brianna’s soul, making her feel compelled to find out what is in the box. Brianna pulled the bottom drawer from the box all the way out. Hoping for a key to open the lock, she placed it on the bed only to see stones. Stones with the same symbols carved into them. She then took her fingertips and traced the lock, wishing she had the key to open it. She unthinkingly tugged on it and it unlocked as her eyes widen in disbelief. She removed the lock, placing it on the desk and flipped the latch which upon pulling on the two little knobs, the chaos symbol started to divide in half.

When the box was fully opened, a rush of dread took over her, so much so she found herself collapsing onto the wooden floor. She began experiencing an outer and inner body transition within her consciousness. During periods where she felt her outer-state, she tried moving, but she couldn’t. A pressure was on her, keeping her in place both physically and mentally as she started chocking.

“Brie, you in there?” called out Sammy. Slight noises was coming from the only room that the door was opened and light eliminating from it. Just as Sammy reached the room, the door closed on her. Sammy was startled by the velocity and force the door generated. As she reached for the door handle, it started jiggling violently. As Sammy took a step back the jiggling stopped. The door creaked opened,

“Ah!” screamed Sammy. Brianna stood inside. “Oh, girl you scared me,” Sammy said to her.

“My bad,” Brianna said.

“I thought…well I heard…are you alright?” You don’t look so well, your eyes are all bloodshot,” said Sammy, concerned.

“Hey, speaking of scary. Come inside, there’s something I’m just dying to show you,” Brianna offered.

“Well, I got my camera so show me,” Sammy said and entered the master’s bedroom. Brianna stared out into the hall and grinned. Her eyes slanted in Sammy’s direction as the door shut without any indication of her touching it.