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.
Or, Playing It By Ear Stormy struggles to make sense of Malachi’s presence, uncertain how she can trust that he won’t harm witches in...
Sage Wisdom Needed Stormy’s coven leader and mentor, Persephone, warns her to tread carefully with Malachi. His past as a witch hunter makes him...
Malachi, touched by the unexpected hospitality of the witches despite his background as a witch hunter, reflects on his situation. With a quiet sense...