James wasn’t raised with many superstitions. Witches and wizards seemed like something from video games or fantasy books, not something that could be real. He chuckled, shaking his head. “Come on, guys. Witches and warlocks only exist in stories. This is real life,” he said, trying to dismiss the growing unease.
But the kids didn’t laugh with him. Instead, their expressions grew even more serious. The challenge in James’s skepticism only seemed to fuel their determination. One by one, they began sharing their own stories, each one adding to the growing sense of mystery surrounding the shed.