Jessie had spent twenty-four years mourning Daniel Mercer, and now she was beginning to wonder whether she had ever been given the truth about his death at all. She had believed she killed him in the fire at St Catherine’s, only to discover that he survived and lived for another six months. She had learned... Continue Reading →
Essential Tools and Practices of Witchcraft
Witchcraft is a diverse spiritual and magical practice that draws upon nature, intention, symbolism, folklore, and personal intuition. For centuries, practitioners have worked with herbs, candles, stones, and rituals to seek protection, encourage prosperity, honour natural cycles, and deepen their connection with the world around them. Although traditions differ, many witches believe that the most... Continue Reading →
The Beautiful Things We Throw Away
For most of his life, Beau Marco had been paid extraordinary amounts of money to make beautiful things for people who already owned everything. His sculptures stood in the entrance halls of luxury hotels in Dubai. His paintings hung in private collections in Paris, London, and New York. One of his installations, a twelve-foot chandelier... Continue Reading →
Chapter Twenty-One: The Truth Catherine Buried
Jessie had spent most of her life believing there were two kinds of lies. There were the lies people told to take something from you, and the lies people told because they were afraid of what the truth might cost them. She had told both kinds herself, sometimes so convincingly that she could no longer... Continue Reading →
Casting A Circle
Casting a circle is one of the most recognizable rituals in many forms of modern witchcraft. It involves creating a symbolic boundary around a chosen space, setting it apart from everyday surroundings and preparing it for spellwork, meditation, divination, or spiritual ceremonies. The circle is traditionally considered a sacred space where a practitioner can focus... Continue Reading →
The Little Flower Stand That Changed Everything
There were two things everyone in the little town of Willow Creek seemed to agree on. The first was that nothing much ever happened there. The second was that if you wanted something badly enough, you had better figure out how to get it yourself. Willow Creek had once been a bustling place, with busy... Continue Reading →
Drawing the Four Corners
In witchcraft, Drawing the Four Corners generally refers to calling upon or acknowledging the energies of the four cardinal directions - North, East, South, and West - during a ritual. This practice is also commonly called Calling the Quarters or Calling the Four Directions. It is often performed when casting a magical circle, preparing sacred... Continue Reading →
Chapter Twenty: The Price of Knowing Who You Are
The morning of Peter Vale’s deadline arrived beneath a sky the colour of dirty silver. A cold rain had begun falling over Hamilton shortly before dawn, turning the streets into dark ribbons of reflected headlights and making the city seem quieter than it was. Jessie Wilson stood beside the window of the police office, watching... Continue Reading →
The Light That Never Went Out
The first thing Emma Sullivan noticed about the lighthouse was that it looked lonely. It stood at the farthest edge of a rocky peninsula, where the Atlantic Ocean crashed against black stones and the wind seemed determined to carry away anything that wasn't properly secured. Its white paint had faded to the colour of old... Continue Reading →
How to Begin Practising Witchcraft: A Beginner’s Guide
Witchcraft is a deeply personal practice rooted in intention, connection with nature, symbolism, tradition, and self-discovery. For some, it is a spiritual path involving deities, ancestors, and sacred rituals. For others, it is a secular practice centred on mindfulness, personal empowerment, and the natural world. One of the most beautiful things about witchcraft is that... Continue Reading →