All Chapters of From Glitch to Glory: Chapter 11 - Chapter 12

Ivor reached into his coat pocket and pulled out a thin strip of parchment, covered in strange runes. He struck a match, letting the paper burn until it curled to ash. Then he scooped the ashes into a cup of water and stirred."Drink this," he said, his voice low but steady. "It's a cleansing potion. No spell, curse, or hex will cling to you once it's in your blood."The moment it slid down my throat, the necklace around my neck loosened with a sharp snap. I gasped and pulled it off easily.Ivor then mumbled something under his breath while holding the pendant, as if sealing its power. Then he smiled at me, saying, "Parasitic charms are my cat's favorite snack. Once it's gone, the one who bound it will feel the backlash."You're free now. Don't worry, and just go live your life."His black cat let out a lazy meow, as if saying, "Leave it to me."By the time Ivor finished, my grandmother and mother had already set the table. The five of us sat down and shared dinner as if nothin