The Witch's Bottle
William Kelly, a former Combat Marine, and a Corporal at the six-three precinct of the Heights Police has his world turned upside down when he answers a radio call of a multiple homicide at the East Coast Green Herbal Shop.
The "Heights," well known for its persecution and execution of witches for almost four centuries is the backdrop of the wickedness he is about to encounter.
A legacy in the Heights Police, his family has served in the precinct from its inception just after the Civil War. His bloodline's haunting history is soon revealed as he combats an evil that he doesn't believe in nor comprehend.
He finds that a witch's coven is secretly operating out of a storefront in town. This coven, lead by Casper Crowningshield, are perpetrating rival gangs to war so that they can take over the drug trade. Kelly's hard nose Marine Corps approach and a quest for justice, leads him into a world of death, retribution, vengeance, and great pain.
Warned by his fiancé and his best friend, Kelly ignores them and pushes on for the truth. Putting his job on the line, Kelly leaps in to solve a four-hundred-year-old mystery of a missing witch, a coven's witches bottle, and a story of wickedness that has plagued the town forever.
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Chapter: CHAPTER 4 - HIMIKOCHAPTER 4Himiko18:30 HoursIt had already been a long, tedious shift. So far, the only excitement was with the vagrant and urine, Maxine's paranoia, and Keegs’ drunkenness. Since they were both settled, we were back to boredom, at least for now.The deep November chill had set in. The window defogger had become our only heat source because the RMP vents didn’t work.Though we hadn't reached Thanksgiving, the Christmas season was showing. So much of the town already bore the lights and cheer that it brought. Though Christmas was my favorite time of year, it was coming way too soon.Maxine was quiet. She mostly stared out of the window and bit her nails, a habit she had since before I knew her."Central to any unit near Potter Church."The radio broke Maxine from her trance."Not tonight, Kelly. Please
Last Updated: 2022-01-02
Chapter: PROLOGUEPROLOGUE She came through the door, dropping her bag and rushing into my arms. As soon as we touched, she began to cry. Trembling, she held me tight. Her head pressed firmly against my shoulder. Shushing her quickly, with gentleness, I took her to the couch and held her, caressing her hair, cheek. "Bad day, huh?" I was off for the first time in two weeks, Maxine taking my spot-on watch. "I'm okay… I just don't understand." She began to weep again, wiping her tears. I knew I didn't have to say anything, prod her in any way. I just had to let her know I was here.
Last Updated: 2021-11-03
Chapter: CHAPTER 28 - I PUT A SPELL ON YOUSunday, February 2The phone rang, waking me from a dead sleep. I was having a nightmare,could hear voices through the handset.Blackhawk Actual, Blackhawk Actual, this is Lost Boy 6-1."Kelly... wake up. It's okay."I was in a fog,but I knew the voice. It was her voice.How could I be two places at once?Approximately two-and-a-half clicks from our objective... Break. Requesting permission to engage, how copy."Sweetie, you're home, in your bed, with me... Wake up... You're fine, you're safe."The recei
Last Updated: 2021-09-23
Chapter: CHAPTER 27 - LIKE A NEW DOG"Six-three Sergeant, ESU is requesting your presence at 113 Fifth Avenue. A hostage situation, possible shots fired... The suspect is requesting your presence."I had sent The Marine to go get our RMP as it was still running with lights and sirens half a mile down the tracks. I waited for him with Maxine. She was bent over behind her RMP, vomiting again – the third time since the chase ended. I was starting to get worried. Marcello kept giving her water and a towel after every episode. He'd become her brother. I liked him. He would protect her.Still on her knees, with her head down, she finished throwing up and pointed at me. "I'm coming with you," she said as she wiped her mouth and stood up to stretch. I kissed her on the forehead and shook my head. I saw The Marine pull up in our RMP, get out and go to the passenger side. He s
Last Updated: 2021-09-23
Chapter: CHAPTER 26 - MY SPIRIT SLEEPSTuesday, January 28It was 10:00 in the morning and our entire watch had been called into the House. As we filed into the bullpen, we were met by Lieutenant Chaney, Stonewall, and a lieutenant from Emergency Services Unit ESU. He was in full tactical gear, and on the whiteboard behind him were an aerial photograph of East Coast Green and pictures of Casper, Lasses, and a few others. The time had come."Marije Arriens Crowningshield came in at 8:30 this morning and confessed everything in a full statement to MC Detective Stonewall." He turned to the board with his laser pointer in hand. "She gave up her husband Caleb, aka Casper," he put the red dot right in the middle of his forehead. "She also gave up Lasses Birgitta, aka Kool-Aid." The red dot sat in the middle of her throat. "Their Witches Coven
Last Updated: 2021-09-23
Chapter: CHAPTER 25 - STATUE PARKMonday, January 27It was a very long weekend. To stay ahead of the investigation that would surely follow, I emailed all of the photos to Super Nerd at the Town Clerk's office before wiping them from our phones. I gave him explicit instructions to show nobody, tell no one, and keep it to himself until I gave the word. Being a historic site, and what we uncovered, they could definitely be used to our advantage. Especially since it didn't directly involve a crime committed in this century. I was pretty sure any statute of limitations had expired, or that's what I'd tell IAB.Though I was not bothered by what we found, it triggered days of weeping, mood swings, and depression in Max. She slept until well after noon on Saturday. I gave her lunch in bed, held her as she wept, and caressed her as she fell back to sl
Last Updated: 2021-09-23
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