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Submitted to Contest #269
The Witch appeared to me for the first time when I was ten. She was nothing like the witches I'd heard about in stories. She looked young, with long, silky black hair and flawless skin. Her teeth were pristine, perfectly aligned. There was no trace of incense, herbs, or any foul potions clinging to her. She seemed entirely ordinary, just like any other woman. With her delicate, graceful hands, she offered me an hourglass. It wasn’t too large—just slightly bigger than my own. Inside, shimmering gold sand filled the upper chamber, glowing...
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