Novels by PANACEA

CHAPTER THREEA fancy burgundy tulle ball gown with tiny embroidered black gems, showing my bare neckline down to my arms, was making me feel like a real princess of the castle. I tied my long black hair into a bun and a silver circlet was braided at the top of it, allowing the cold breeze touched my nape generously. I had nothing with me except for the invitation and a red purse.The carriage dropped me in front of the castle. A royal guard came to escort me as I walked towards the stairs which was covered with red carpet. White and red rose petals were thrown around the place. The wooden double door was opened wide and the guests were coming inside.“Welcome to the castle, my lady. Please allow us to check your name on the list.” he asked sounding so formal.“It’s Lady Sharifa of Mahani Mountain.” I stated as I gave him the invitation. As soon as they found my na

CHAPTER TWOThat night of that day, I sneaked out from bed to find my mother’s book. It was an old book with all the spells, potions and enchantments written and organized by page.I couldn’t sleep last night. My thoughts were battling inside my head. Peace left my chaotic mind. Images of my mother being chased by the royal guards were kept on flashing at the back of my head. She’s old now. It would be hard for her to leave this place and to find another one.“Don’t even think of hiding, Sharifa. I will always find you in the woods.” his words were hunting me like wild fire.I took a peek once on that book when I was ten. As a young and curious girl back then, I even planned to steal it and hide it from Mother, but it was also that time when Mother caught me. She was left with no other choice but to explain to me everything. Starting from what we are

CHAPTER ONEThe sun was smiling and shining brightly, a perfect day for the flowers to bloom. The trees were happy as the light coming from the sun gave them energy. The breeze was warm and soothing. Benben and his friends were chirping and making some weird sounds. While I, was lying down on the grass and watching them play around. It was the only things that could keep me sane for the moment. The grass that was touching my back was tingling so I decided to get up and water the eggplants instead.Mother left the house early in the morning, she went out fishing again, that was why I had no one to talk to. During the past few days, Mother would go out alone since I would always wake up late. I was still depressed of what happened between me and Ameril. All along, I thought we were feeling the same way. But it turned out, I was misled by his sweet actions. He fed me with false hopes.After watering the plants, I went back

PROLOGUELong ago in the Land of Ramain, witches or anyone who were practicing witchery were being chased down and executed. The law of Ramain forbade the use of spells, witchcrafts and any form of magic to prevent chaos and maintain peace around the land.Witches escaped and isolated themselves in the middle of the woods, where no one could harm them. They also stayed away from one another to live safely.A witch named Sarah, who was separated from her family, lived alone in the dark side of the mountains. Her mother was one of the witches who died during the run and had no idea what happened to her older sisters and to their father.She tried to live harmoniously with the birds, the butterflies and the trees. Never had she imagined herself going down the mountains and leaving her new home. With her messy curly hair, big pointed nose and ugly face, humans would surely recognize her as a witch

CHAPTER SIXTEEN Our sudden appearance inside the cave made the bats tousled around. My heart jumped and every one of us got surprised. The path was dim with only the light coming from the other end and Fafaniya’s glowing presence. “Gosh!” Fafaniya shrieked. She then hid behind me. “It is fine, Fafaniya. They are already gone.” I assured. The bats flew towards the light, more frightened than us. In the middle of our way to the other end, I finally had the opportunity to change my clothes. “I think I need to change.” I interrupted the group in the middle of the walk. The men simultaneously looked away. Prince Conrad coughed a dry one. “R-Right, it must be uncomfortable.” he said in an awkward tone still not facing me. “We will wait for you outside.” Kuya Zouli agreed. He gave me my knapsack before following Napoleon who was already moving his way outside the cave. Amethyst and Fafaniya accompanied me. When I saw the three gentlemen reached the light and disappeared from our sig

CHAPTER FIFTEENThe Marchans then changed into their angel form. They unfolded their hidden wings and spread it wide and free.“Protect our Mother!” the girl who mixed our blood commanded her kind.They managed to free themselves from Fafaniya’s power.The weather was starting to go insane. The winter snow tripled and the wind blew strong and fast. A squall happened in just a split second.They carried and tried to fly with them the sick old woman they all called Mother but they failed. A strong blow twirled to our direction and it made all of us slammed on the trees, including the Mother.“Woah!” Fafaniya spun in the air like a dry leaf blown by the wind.My back ached from the impact and we all landed on the icy ground.

CHAPTER FOURTEENI woke up at the sound of the horns and the drums. When I opened my eyes, it was already morning, yet the clouds were nimbus and dark gray. It was the sky’s warning that it would rain despite the winter snow.I was lying flat on a cold hard surface. My wrists were tied above my head so as my ankles. I could see how my chest was rising up and down from my petty position.People were scattered around and doing some dancing rituals while chanting unknown languages. Their hairs were decorated with white and black feathers with red stains painted on their faces.I was wearing the same dress from last night. I tried to free my hands from the cuffs but it was useless.“Hey!” I screamed.They started dancing around me. A young girl went to my side. She dipped her fingers in a coconut shell and painted my face with the red liquid lik

CHAPTER FOURTEENI woke up at the sound of the horns and the drums. When I opened my eyes, it was already morning, yet the clouds were nimbus and dark gray. It was the sky’s warning that it would rain despite the winter snow.I was lying flat on a cold hard surface. My wrists were tied above my head so as my ankles. I could see how my chest was rising up and down from my petty position.People were scattered around and doing some dancing rituals while chanting unknown languages. Their hairs were decorated with white and black feathers with red stains painted on their faces.I was wearing the same dress from last night. I tried to free my hands from the cuffs but it was useless.“Hey!” I screamed.They started dancing around me. A young girl went to my side. She dipped her fingers in a coconut shell and painted my face with the red liquid lik

CHAPTER THIRTEEN“Where are you taking me?!” I asked panicking.We were still up in the sky. His wings were real big and fascinating. It spread wide and pure white. He was like an angel fell from above; still encircling his arms around my chest and waist. White tiny ices were still falling and I could feel how it melted against my skin. It was cold so as the wind coming from the night sky.Looking down below, the lights were giving me the best view and the moon was getting closer as we flew farther.“Home. Don’t worry we will land soon, my wife.” he ensured as he tightened his embrace.I held onto his arms. I didn’t want to fall.“Why are you doing this? I will forgive you for snatching me from my friends, just return me to them. And can you please stop calling me that?”“Stop calling

CHAPTER TWELVEMy hands rested over his shoulders while his were on my waist. Trying not to ruin the rhythm and fun, my head let him guide and lead the tempo.He was maneuvering my every move and I did nothing but to obey and follow. I knew this was not right but my body and words were betraying me.I wanted to stop but I couldn’t. I tried to control my actions but it only made my head ached. Fafaniya was stopping me and she even did some pinching to my ear but she only ended up being ignored by me.“My bad. I forgot to introduce myself, my lady.” he uttered as he removed his one hand from my waist and instead held on to my hand in order to spin me around, 360 degrees.And when I faced him again, he revealed his name.