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She Be A Witch

Sarah Goode was a good Christian woman of high moral fiber.
She had six daughters and seven sons. She was beloved by her husband John Goode and by all in her community.

Sarah Goode suffered from seizures, that until that early October morn, no one outside of her humble home was aware.

That crisp autumn day she had the misfortune to have a seizure in the town square, witnessed by the townsfolk, and none other than the self proclaimed ‘Witch Finder General’, Jonah Prim.

While Sarah was in the throws of a violent fit, Jonah Prim raced over, pushing through the crowd gathered and yelled, “She be a Witch!!!”

The crowd, up until that very moment her much loved friends and neighbors, began to chant as one, “She be a witch.”

Sarah, still dazed and foggy of mind sat on the dusty path in astonishment.

“She cavorts with demons,” the Witch Finder General proclaimed. “See she hath the mark of the beast upon her,” pointing to the mole upon her cheek as proof of witchery.

Sarah cried.

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One Time, One Chance
Posted 10 months ago

omg, six daughters, seven sons.. wow.
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poor sarah, if i’m correct, they hang “witches”?
love the storyline here! haven’t seen anything about witches in a while
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Stovohobo
Posted 10 months ago

My dad has thirteen siblings.
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Anyway, (funny how that last part had nothing to do with critiquing the story) it really does seem you’re getting better with every ficlet. They look better, read better, but more importantly, are better. Keep it up. Now BURNS ‘ER!
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FourSeven
Posted 10 months ago

She turned me into a newt!!!!!

I got better…
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Mycroft
Posted 10 months ago

Nice work, I’d like to learn more about her. You could also try using Sarah to continue MBTM ’s story, started at http://ficlets.com/stories/10801. (Yes, I am saying this because I like the idea of two Witchfinders General fighting it out…)
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Mistress Elsha Hawk
Posted 10 months ago

if they float, they’re innocent…...
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Lone Writer
Posted 10 months ago

Intense. My interest is captured once again…
There is just no hope for me is there. :P
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m8ryx
Posted 10 months ago

I thought if they floated they were a witch and were burned? (if they drown they’re innocent).

Great work, I was just thinking this morning about the concept of common enemy, and this portrays it nicely.
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artistsrunwild
Posted 10 months ago

yeah m8ryx you’re correct…so either way they died, which is pretty horrible if you think about it

love this
im obsessed with the idea of witchcraft and magic…cant get enough of it

did someone say PLEASE SEQUEL
i think so :)
you know what to do kermie
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insomniac
Posted 10 months ago

Awesome.
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Melia
Posted 10 months ago

Perfect names for the characters :) Definitely piqued my interest for more.
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Pisces Girl
Posted 10 months ago

I love it! Perfection!