Chasing fireflies
“What I’m about to tell you stays between us, got it? There’s something in you, something strong. Your grandmother had it too. It’s powerful, and it can scare people if they see it. So, you keep it hidden, and you only bring it out when you really need it.”
Chloe nodded, wide-eyed but silent. Her mom pulled out a book, old and heavy, the leather covers a faded greenish black. She flipped through the pages, her fingers brushing over the worn edges, then stopped. Mumbled something under her breath, sharp and quick, and sliced her palm with a small blade. Blood dripped onto the pages, and the book seemed to shudder, the pages flying open on their own.
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