She snapped at me when I asked how to light the red candle. Her thin bony finger pointed to the knife next. Swirly Celtic knots were intricately carved into the blade. Firelight glinted off the silver. The stain in the etching looked like it was moving.
I touched the knife as the clock struck midnight and the room fell into blackness.
I don’t remember anything until hours later when my dad walked in, dawn light framing his tall figure.
Blood stained the front of my dress and the knife in my hand. And Madam Zelda was gone.
Acknowledgments
To my amazing beta readers. I feel lucky to know you.
To my awesome writers group who helped me through another book.
To my loving family who supported me.
Lastly, my wonderful editors, Susan, Sarah, and Brittany, who made my work shine.
About the Author
About the Author
C.K. Johnson was born in a small town in Oklahoma. Her 5+ books for both adults and tweens/teens have included multiple award-winning titles. When not writing, C.K. enjoys reading, responding to fans, binge watching on Netflix, and hanging out with her family and friends. She currently lives in Pleasant Grove, Utah with her dog, various cats, and a chicken named Popcorn.
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