Chapter 33 - The Book of Shadows

The silence that follows is heavy, oppressive, as Demika struggles to process the information. She feels a cold knot of dread forming in her stomach, a sense of inevitability that she cannot shake off.

“And the Book of Shadows?” she asks, her voice trembling.

Granny Minama’s eyes narrow slightly. “The book survived the fire,” she admits, her tone cautious. “I locked it away, where it could do no more harm. But perhaps… perhaps it is time for you to study it. There may be something within its pages that can help you master your powers.”

Demika’s heart skips a beat at the thought. The Book of Shadows, a tome of unimaginable power, within her reach. But Granny Minama’s next words send a chill down her spine.

“Remember this, child,” the old woman warns, her voice stern. “As a Wicca, you must never allow the book to lure you into practicing black magic. The book is tainted, corrupted by the dark rituals your father performed. It will tempt you, draw you in with promises of power, but you m