Macy Vickers and the Book of Spells by Paul R. Melia

Author:Paul R. Melia [Melia, Paul R.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Kindle Direct Publishing
Published: 2018-06-28T22:00:00+00:00

— CHAPTER FIFTEEN —

Magic and Potions

Macy pulled-up alongside the tree containing the entrance to the Spell Keepers underground cave and the sheer enormity of its massive trunk became clear. Romulus requested that Macy head to the rear and she obliged. “Yes … this is it … this is the spot.”

“What are we looking for?” Macy asked.

“There should be a lever somewhere to open the entrance door. Keep an eye out for a thick vertical branch. If you see it let me know.”

Macy placed Romulus on the ground. “What do you mean a thick vertical branch? This is a tree you know … it’s covered in branches.” Macy smirked. “It’s going to be like looking for a needle in a haystack!”

“No, it won’t. Believe me, you’ll know when you see it.” Long grass surrounded the tree and Romulus ploughed his hands deep into it and felt his way around the trunk. “It should be near to ground level.”

Macy copied Romulus as he ferreted about through the grass, but as she had pointed out the tree was covered in branches, so it was going to be an arduous task.

After several false alarm, snapped branches and sore fingers, Macy made the breakthrough they had been searching for. “I’m on to something.”

Romulus rushed over. “Be very careful. As I recall the branch isn’t very strong, and I’ve seen what you’ve done to some of the other branches around here.”

Macy shook her head. “I can’t help it if they’re flimsy. Anyway, this one feels thicker.” She made a clearing in the grass to expose the branch further. It was different to the others … not so rough and had the shaped of a hockey stick. But as she leant forward she felt the branch brush against her knee and recoiled in shock as the activation mechanism kicked in. “What have I done?”

“Good work,” cried Romulus. “I was going to do it myself, but now you have saved me the job.” He hadn’t realised that what Macy had done was a complete accident. But it didn’t matter, her actions had resulted in the desired effect, and the hidden doorway to the Spell Keeper’s underground dwelling began to open.

A teeth-grinding screech filled the air as two powerful chains ground and eased their way free, and the doorway incorporated within the giant tree trunk opened like a medieval castle drawbridge.

“Wow, I wasn’t expecting that,” gasped Macy. She moved forward and peered into the open void. An intense orange light from dozens of fire torches blasted out and caused them both to shield their eyes.

It was humid, and a pungent aroma filled the air, similar to the stench in the crypt they had entered in the Forbidden Garden.

“There should be some steps leading down close by,” said Romulus and he moved from second to first place, courtesy of a short sprint. “Ah, there they are.”

Macy followed Romulus with her eyes, then her feet. “Tell me the truth … are you sure about this? There aren’t going to be any

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