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THRESHOLD
By Melissa L. Webb
The walls of magic are strong. If you do it right. They can be like invisible steel barriers between you and the darkness. Protecting you, keeping you safe.
There is always a chance something will go wrong, but, if the rituals are well planned and researched, they can be the key ingredient in saving your skin.
Odds are if you’re in need of that strong of magic, you’re very much in danger. There must be something twisted and depraved breathing down your neck.
Steps must be taken, actions prepared. This is the time you call forth everything inside of you. You take what you’ve been taught and you put your very essence into it, sealing your spell against those who lie in wait.
If you don’t put everything you have into it, if there is any fear or doubt in your heart, you will fail. There will be a crack in your wall, which, sooner or later, will be found.
That is what I am searching for. That little chink in the armor that I know is there.
I have been around for eons and every wall I have encountered has fallen in the end. There is no certainty in their hearts when it comes to me. I inflict fear and doubt in all I set my sights on. There is weakness in this barrier. Nothing can keep me out forever. I will get in eventually.
© 2011 Melissa L. Webb
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Oh this is dark! It’s always that chink that lets you down!
You cast a dark spell here Melissa – great read!
That last line is chilling Melissa! And of course the story is as creepy and spooky as yours always are – great work!
No one can stay on their guard forever! And when your guard goes down, this thing will strike. It’s a little creepy.
Yea, I think I’m not going to take that chance. This guy frightens me a little bit. Thanks for sharing.
OK. I am totally creeped out now.
Very creepy. And that ending leaves me a bit haunted. Nice job!
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