Chapter 163: Ciara

An ye do no harm; do what ye will. – Wiccan Rede

Knuckles looked at the old storefront and compared it to what he had expected.

The brick was an orange shade of red and complimented the purple trim around the windows. The writing on the windows was gold and he was amused by the Ouija board that was drawn on one window asking “Should I buy a new book?”

The little triangle thing, he suddenly wondered if it had a name, was pointing to yes.

The window on the other side of the door asked “Do I really need another candle?” The magic 8 ball underneath it had the answer of “Yes – Definitely”

On the door in elegant script was Botanica Wiccan Bookstore, established 2006 Ciara Goode, Proprietess

In both windows were elaborate and beautiful displays of books, candles, crystals, tarot cards and novelties.

Working up his courage, Knuckles got off his bike and walked inside. He had expected the whole place to be dark and broody.

Instead, it was bright and whimsic