Auntie Ethel Potions Novels & Stories

"They are obviously not themselves, Rex" "It doesn't matter, it gives them no right to treat you that way" "I didn't give in much thought to this but earlier I saw Emily with a potion" "What sort of potion?" "She said it was for acne but now that I think about it, I doubt that" "How did it look like?" "It was yellow and a --" "Orange lid?" My eyes glistened. "Right!" "Damn it!" Rex cursed. "I think my brother's have been charmed"

"The point is, I do not want him involved unless we have no other choice." "So what is your plan then?" Her voice carried a challenge. "Just the two of us against these ancient monsters?" "For now, yes." Ethan poured coffee into the mugs, then opened another cabinet and pulled out a small bottle. He added a few drops of dark liquid to one of the mugs before handing it to her. "Drink this." Lydia eyed the mug suspiciously. "What did you put in it?" "Hawthorn tincture mixed with rowan. Old wolf remedy. It will help you relax.”

I swatted her hand away, rolling my eyes. We moved through the aisles, Amber tossing things into the basket with zero hesitation. Chips, pasta, strawberry yogurt, a bag of gummy worms, a magazine she wasn’t going to read, a random candle shaped like a pumpkin. “We don’t need that,” I said. She gasped, offended. “Ethan. How dare you disrespect Pumpkin Gerald.” “His name is Gerald?” “Yes,” she whispered dramatically. “He is a single father of three tiny mini candles. Show some respect.”

Lila set the crystal goblet down gently beside Eira’s hand. “This is a low-grade cultivation potion Father bought at great cost from the Black Rock trade caravan. I know you’ve struggled to awaken your wolf core, and this potion will help clear and strengthen your meridians. I brewed it myself in the apothecary. Sister, if you drink this, can we put this all behind us? Be good sisters again?” Eira stilled her fork, her gaze falling on the pale blue liquid. Her newly awakened Moon Sense flared to life at once.

~~~~ Flashback As they explained to me the types of potions they were creating, I was exploring every single one they had on a shelf, ready to go. They had no lock on it, weren’t they afraid someone might steal it? They went on and on about their successful potions, so I took advantage of their distraction and saw an anti vampirism potion, taking it and sneaking it in my pocket. After I did, I noticed Eliphas looking at me. I was busted, but he decided to ignore it and kept listening to the people that called themselves my parents.

Ethel assures me as I walk over to her side and open the canister. I sniff it and immediately I can smell the Pansy. I turn the canister upside down and sure enough the small bulbous yellow flowers tumble onto the counter. Ethel reaches out and looks at it strangely, rolling it between her thumb and her forefinger. “This is strange. I don't recall this ever being in his tea before.” She looks like she is in deep thought. “Ethel, do you know what that is?” “No, but I know it's not normally there. He has been drinking the same tea for years and I am usually the one who makes it.”

I supported my mother's head and let her slowly pour the medicine down my mother's throat. My mother soon stopped crying and lay on the bed, looking as if she were asleep. Looking at her haggard face, a bitterness spread from the bottom of my heart. "By the way, Auntie, did you receive the Crystalroot Leaf?" I wiped my tears and looked up at my aunt. Auntie nodded, worriedly saying, "Yes, I did. Ella, where did you get this herb? I remember this herb is very rare." "Auntie, don't worry. I've been doing a part-time job recently. A herb supplier took pity on me and agreed to let me exchange my wages for a piece of this herb. Has mother taken this medicine? How is the effect?"

“They will burn...all of them.” Jynx smiles wickedly and stands up. “Now we’re talking!” Aunt Zelda gives me a small smile. “I’ll grab the potions from the basement.” Apparently, the potions I spent all that time making are going to be of use after all and not just collect dust on the shelves. I nod at her then turn my attention to Aunt Beatrice. “What do they need to open The Void? If I can destroy their means to opening it, I will.”

I almost spit it out, It tasted way too bitter. “Ew what is this?”. I squeeze my face in disgust. Aunt Aurora chuckled and patted my shoulder. "I know it's not the most pleasant taste, but trust me, it's effective. That's a rare potion made from the extract of the Witch's Thorn plant. It'll mask your scent and energy signature, making it harder for the vampire to track you." I made a face, still trying to get rid of the bitter taste in my mouth. "Well, I hope it works. I don't want to be stuck here when he comes looking for me."

He laughed when he woke her up and saw her eyes rolling. "Are you awake?" Sophia was exhausted, but it was strange because Elliot did all the work. Although Sophia had woken up, she had trouble keeping her eyes open. Elliot watched her yawn and squirm under the covers restlessly. He thought his wife looked adorable as he leaned in and kissed her. "Do you want to hear something interesting?" Sophia mumbled a response and then snuggled into his arms. Elliot chuckled. "I heard Ethan got sick when he got home. My aunt found someone to perform a ritual for him again. They say a vengeful spirit has attached itself to Ethan.”