Ella grabbed the bars of the cage and rattled them with all her might.She closed her eyes in fury and cursed loudly.She felt a sting on her face and opened her eyes , watching the papers fall to the floor."Here. Do some light reading instead of wailing like a banshee." The high witch turned around to leave." It's my daughters work. Maybe it will rub off on you or maybe you will get to know why she is worth bringing back." Ella picked up the pages. It was familiar. It was one of her last works that she had written.She read it in her head."Suffocation Beat down and drowning in despair, I looked into the eyes of my two children I adore. They were beautiful, an oasis of him an I. I loved him with all that I am but I knew the feelings were never returned. I was merely a scapegoat for him, a place to call a perfect home. I had always thought that our childhood love would carry us through , until death do us part. As I slowly built a life with him, placing each brick carefully, only t
Ella remembered writing that piece. It was just before the homecoming dance. She had interviewed a lady and found her story touching . She also resonated with it since her mother was a single mom.She now regretted thinking that her mom was a victim. Although she loved her mom, she had seen too much to just turn a blind eye.She squashed the sheets of paper and threw it as far away from her as she could.She liked her new life.Ella looked at her phone once more , there was still no signal but atleast she could see the time.It was ten o clock, two more hours and she will be the blood moon sacrifice.Two large trolls and a Lycan entered the cave.They started to shackle everyone together. Ella was shackled at the front whilst everyone followed behind her.Cable tying their hands so that they don't try to escape, they marched them out of the cave The witches gathered in a circle around a large stone table which had a small gold carving ok knife. The handle was majestic, with red gems
Ella opened her eyes slowly. Her head hurt and her eyes adjusted to the redness in the sky. She tried to move her hands and legs ,quickly realising it was her moment of doom. This was it. She was going to th afterlife. Her life flashed before her eyes. The good moments, the bad moments, the hurt, the pain and all the joy she has every felt in this lifetime.The chanting got louder as the moon got brighter. The red rays of the moon ,lighting up her body.She watched the high witch wipe the golden dagger on her red cloak facing it into the moonlight as it glowed brightly.She raised it above her her head with both hands, chanting the spell.It sounded familiar as if Ella had known it all along.Digging deep into her thoughts she remembered reading it in her mother's book.The book she had always known to be a fairytale. Now that she hears it from her mother's mouth, loud and clear, realisation has dawned on her.She was never just wanted by her mother, there was a purpose to her being
"So are you going to? Bury her in the family plot?" Ella asked. She was insistent on getting am answer now. It had bugged her all day, thinking of all the answers her father would give her.Patrick Ray still held a dark expression on his face. She could tell that he was uncomfortable answering her question. He scratched his beard for quite some time before answering her." Ella. Since we have made everyone believe it is Summer Ray , we have to keep up the game. I don't want to bury her next to your grandmother and grandfather but I have no choice. She is not worthy.""Then don't !" Ella replied sharply. She also didn't think that her mother was worthy. She would have let her rot in the forest if she had a choice."I don't want to raise suspicion, Ella. Sometimes in life we just have to bite our tongues and do what we need to do." Patrick Ray stated."I have an idea." A voice from the door said. Ella and Patrick both looked at the door. It was Jon." We will welcome any ideas at this mo
Finally the date of the court hearing was announced. It was the biggest event that Salt Rock had ever witnessed. It was bigger than their annual pumpkin pie mascarade ball. They had never ever had a missing persons case , let alone a murder case.Salt Rock was always a close knit community. Everyone knew everyone. It was safe . Everyone looked out for eachother. Now they had made global news as being one of the most dangerous towns in the world. It had brought them attention but not in a good way.Ella smiled at that thought. Their faces will be all over the news. They will be international villains."Just two more sleeps before I walk into the court house like a blast from the past." Ella smirked to herself.The day approached quickly and before she knew it, it was the big pre trail.Her father had decided to stay with her until the trail was over and justice was served. He wanted to take Ella back with him.After the dangers that she had encountered over the weeks she was here, he
"Is there any other physical evidence? Miss Sting?" The judge addressed the district attorney."Not at this stage your honour. This is all that we have and witnesses." Mrs Sting took a seat."We now call upon the first defendant, Bobby Styles , to take the stand." Mrs Sting said loudly as she picked up a pad of paper.Bobby was led by the policeman to the stand. He stood up, placed his hand on the Bible, "I do solemnly, sincerely and truly declare and affirm that the evidence I shall give shall be the truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth." He repeated after the officer."The Bible was taken back and Bobby took a seat in the little box. The microphone was now adjusted to his height and he stared out at the crowd like a deer with headlights.Scanning the room, his face went pale when he saw Ella at the back. The look of confusion and relief washed over his face." Summer is not dead. There she is right over there." He pointed with his cuffed hands.Everyone turned to look at
" I am stating the facts." Bobby snapped. He stared around the room and then directly at the jury. " Do you think I am heartless. I loved Summer, with all my heart. We were going to married after college and have two lovely babies and.....and......and.......live in a small cottage........we were going to have everything we ever dreamed off. And here I am being accused for the death of my girlfriend. I did not kill her. I am still grieving for my loss."He wiped his eyes with the back of his hands.Ella looked at his pitiful expression. He lied so well. He should have decided to go to the school of arts. He should have become an actor."The facts." Mrs Sting repeated. She leaned on the desk, her face was inches from his . She could sense his fear."Are there any further relevant questions for the defendant?" The judge asked Mrs Sting. She looked as if she was honoured to have the first biggest case in salt Rock.Her daily routine was traffic fines and petty theft."No. I will question
Ella felt as if she was in school again. Her tummy rumbled loudly as she made her way to the cafeteria."Ella, wait." Her father called from far behind her.Ella did not stop, she reached the cafeteria and ordered a deluxe sandwich and a salad. She knew under so much stress and anxiety, she would just eat it away. She moved over to the dessert isle and took a large slice of blueberry cheesecake and chocolate ice cream.Her father now stood beside her and patted her hair. He understood her anxiety and decided not to interfere with her own healing process.She say down at a corner table and looked out at the cluttered streets. There were reporters outside and Ella felt relieved when she realised they could not see here. The mirror effect had them looking at themselves. They looked like vultures waiting for a carcass. Ella dug into her sandwich, stuffing her mouth to keep her from talking to her father who sat across her, with a fork a knife in his hand.He placed down his utensils and