The next day, Malachi helps Stormy clean up the beach after the storm. As they work, Malachi occasionally zones out, though he appears less ghostly and more connected to the place, tied by the storm itself. While combing through the debris, he discovers a talisman washed ashore. Unsure of what it means, he hesitates, wondering aloud if they should even hold it. Confessing that something has been whispering in his head since the storm, Malachi references the cautionary tale of Dr. Faustus, warning that temptation and power can come at a great cost.
Stormy, uncertain about the meaning of a mysterious amulet, seeks guidance from Pastor Steve, an interfaith pastor. Stormy believes the amulet holds something good,...
How Did He Get There And Why? Stormy Rae, a modern witch, encounters Malachi, a 17th-century witch hunter dressed in pilgrim’s garb, bewildered by...
Malachi, touched by the unexpected hospitality of the witches despite his background as a witch hunter, reflects on his situation. With a quiet sense...
