The Ritual (Story 3 of 9)

Hoping to bury the mistakes of her past, Tana happens to cross paths with a boy named Hiti, who introduces her to his village. Though they are kind to Tana, she can't help but feel that something might be off about him and his people, and she wonders at what might be going on beneath the surface of their hospitality.

It's in this feeling that Tana finds herself face to face with the question: "How much will I give to have a fresh start in life?"

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Written by Gilbert Ackerman
Artwork by Kat Kelley
Edited by Bekah Stegner