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This time, Moonwalking goes off without a hitch. I don't fall into the water, instead simply standing on it, along with my luggage.
It's late for winter, but with it being Christmas Eve, there are quite a few people outside. I ignore their looks as I walk across the surface of the lake, dragging my bags behind me.
My parents aren't home when I arrive, a note waiting for me on the front door.
Went to a party. Won't be back until morning. There's risotto in the microwave.
That sounds about right.
I skip dinner entirely, taking my supplies out of the bag. I didn't bring any clothes, though I do intend to return with more of them.
Parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme.
Some incense.
Ten red candles.
Some chalk.
A dagger.
Some chains.
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Lightning strikes the water filling the room, convulsions taking over immediately. Burned patches of skin start spreading across the remnants of the crowd, the men unable to fall as the electricity keeps causing spasms.Once the spell ends, they are all dead, and a fire is starting to spread across the floor. Good. I've always wanted to play with fire.I land on the upper part of the ruined staircase and take my shoes off, tossing them away. Slowly, I stroll forward, a fiery footprint left behind with each step I take.The men of the second layer are prepared for a fight. It's plain as day these are the cold-hearted killers the ones who make the tough decisions. Each and every one of them is more dangerous than anyone who was dancing downstairs several minutes ago.The fire spreads from behind me, slowly tracing the edges of the balcony, to make sure no one thinks of jumping off I'm sure the fall wou
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Except there had to have been. Otherwise, Ling would've done it on his own, rather than influence me. It would've been easier for him, too. He didn't bother trying to hide his involvement, so he must have known he'd be caught. Why use a cat's paw then? Why not do it alone?The teachers must be limited in what they can and can't do. They might have had seals placed on them, similar to the one I used to have.Ling suddenly screams, the power of his voice sending ripples through the air, powerful enough to stop me in my tracks. The second sound he releases is more of a roer than a scream, two voices leaving his throat at the same time -one human and in pain, the other animalistic and angry.And something else feelings I've never felt before. Something takes a hold of me, mind, body and soul, and prevents me from moving. For a moment, I see a large snake tightening its coils around me, looking me in the eye as it flicks its
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