Once in a Lifetime

“Please. My Lizzie’s dying.” Despite the stench, I kneel. Air oozes past the witch’s teeth. “I’ll grant healer’s touch. But there’s a price. You can only use it once.” Pain infests my hands. Fingers clasped, I race home. Can’t risk wasting it on the wonky door. The hinges give on the second kick. Tumbling forward, … Continue reading Once in a Lifetime