Witching Hour by Finn Skylar

Author:Finn, Skylar
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2019-06-22T16:00:00+00:00

17

The Myth of Mother Time

“The story is best left to my grandmother,” said Suki. “It is from her I inherited my powers, and from her I will take over.” She stood and carefully turned the empty armchair, angling it to the door. I watched, puzzled, until a stooped figure appeared in the door.

It was the elderly woman I’d seen on the lawn the day we came for the estate sale, the one who appeared to be staring at the sun. Her hair was bright white like a Persian cat’s. I’d never seen eyes like hers before. They were a sharp steely gray, but shiny like a cat’s in the dark so they looked more like silver than gray. She didn’t even glance at us as she came in and arranged herself in the chair, but was clearly aware of our presence.

She does it to be polite, explained Suki. Her eyes frighten people. She can see into your soul. With these reassuring and pleasant words beamed directly into my brain, Suki said aloud to both of us, “This is my grandmother, Janice.”

We nodded, unsure of what to say or do. Apparently nothing more of us was required, as Janice simply gripped the onyx ball of her cane, and began to speak.

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