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That afternoon, Sakura and Minjoo went out to the shaman's house

Sakura scrolling her phone to check the map.

They got there by a bus. After a 30 minutes, they finally arrived.

"Here! " Sakura said while pointing at an ancient looking building.

Minjoo looked at the building for a moment before sighing.

"Are you sure about this? " Minjoo said while giving sakura her worried look.

"it's gonna be fine, this is our only hope " Sakura said while continue to walk. Minjoo sigh again.

"it better be good or I'm gonna burn that goddamned doll"

They went to the front door. Sakura knocked twice while saying hello. A moment later, an old lady comes out from the house. Her old and wrinkly face making her appearance seems terrifying. She was wearing a hanbok . She looked at both of them with a suspicious look.

"Who are you? "she asked

Sakura took a step towards her. She gave her best smile and attitude to convince the lady.

"ma'am, I was wondering if this place is a shaman's place" she said.

The old lady smiled and open the door wider.

"you have found the right place young ladies " then she entered the house.

Sakura and Minjoo looked at each other before went into the house.

The house was super smelly and unpleasant. There are many dead animals were hanging on the wall. Not only that, Minjoo was having a major problem when she saw a room full of dolls. Not just ordinary doll, it's was voodoo dolls. Minjoo hold Sakura's hand tightly. She was terrified and too disgusted with the view inside the house.

After passing through couple of room,  the old lady finally stop. She opened the door in front of her.  She entered the room and gave a sign to tell the girls to come in.

When they entered the room, they could see a small table for a ritual.

She sits near the table. Again, she gave a sign to tell them to sit.

"Now, tell me what is your purpose "
Sakura show her the doll.
"I wanna know if this doll was possessed by something "

The old lady stared at the doll.

"I am sure you already know " the old lady said. She grabbed a rag and took the doll. She started reading something like a spell. Then she said something inaudible. Then her iris became white and she started to shaking. Suddenly she speaks but her voice became more deeper and rough.
"HAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHHAHAHAHHAHHAHAHHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHHAHAHHAHAH"

Sakura and Minjoo was terrified.
"ma'am? " Sakura said. Automatically the old lady stopped laughing. She then looked at Sakura.

"PATHETIC MASTER " she turned to Minjoo. Then she smiled.
"I CAN'T WAIT TO TASTE YOUR SOUL HAHAHAHAHHAHAHA... " then she fainted. After few seconds the old lady wake up.

"I must throw this doll away from you but I can't. This is all because of the spell that bounded to the doll. It was already targeting to kill you! " she said.

"what can we do to stop it? Doesn't it have another way? " Minjoo said.

The old lady think for a moment.
"maybe there is another way.  But you must sacrifice something. In this case, a soul must be paid with another soul"

Minjoo eyes widen. Her anger started to grow.
"ma'am, I am sorry but we are not going to find a soul to give it to a satan. I thought that you are a shaman. Can't you just remove the curse from us? " Minjoo said.

"I can do that but it's too dangerous! "
"I beg you. Please! We will take any risk. Just don't kill other people! " Minjoo said.

The old lady finally gave in. 
"you asked for it. I will remove the curse but you must follow my order.  DON'T ever disobey me "

They gulped for a second and agreed with the statement.

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After done preparing for the ritual, they sat down in a circle.

"Okay, you must close your eyes. NEVER open it even just a tiny gap between your eyelids and our protection will be ruined "

Sakura and Minjoo closed their eyes. Without seeing anything, they hold each other hand. Then, they heard the shaman enchanting something.

Out of blue, they ears suddenly felt ringing. Then they felt like they were deaf for a moment before hearing more weird noises.

Sakura was so afraid that she could feel her heart beating faster then ever.  Minjoo was also having the same problem. But she heard different voices. It was the voice she always terrified of. Her great grandmother who died before her eyes.
"Minjoo ya... My precious beauty. But unfortunately you are the reason... I DIE!! "

"I'M SORRY!!! " Minjoo said but unfortunately she opened her eyes. She saw a crooked woman staring at her.

"I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR YOU . AAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHH"

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