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Young Adult supernatural fantasy
A love potion made with haste out of jealousy puts Dorian into a comalike state. A rare orchid that blooms only once a year could save his life, but the precious flowers are fiercely guarded by Liam and his werewolf pack. The acolytes of the coven are forbidden to enter the forest and the young apprentices volunteer to make the journey that will test their loyalty and courage.
Will they succeed?
Erika M Szabo
Erika became an avid reader at a very early age, thanks to her dad who introduced her to many great books. Erika writes magical realism, alternate history, epic fantasy novels as well as fun, educational and bilingual books for children ages 2-17 about acceptance, friendship, family, and moral values such as accepting people with disabilities, dealing with bullies, and not judging others before getting to know them.
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The Potion - Erika M Szabo
Prologue
Cordelia, the high priestess of the Ravenwood Coven, stood in front of the altar lighting the candles one by one. The room was dark, and the flickering candlelight cast eerie shadows on the walls. Her hair was pulled into a bun, and her statuesque figure hid under her long, hooded cape. She held her arms high, reciting a prayer.
Lady of the Moon
Let my mind be attuned
I need your guidance
Lord of the Sunrise
Hear my humble cries
I need your guidance.
Cordelia flipped her long cape, turned around with three silver goblets on a tray, and stared for a long moment at the nervous-looking young women and man sitting side by side. Her stern expression sent deep shivers down their spines. She reached them with a few small steps and stood over them before handing them the goblets. Drink!
Her booming voice filled the room.
Olivia, a slender, dark-haired young woman; Candice, the athletic-built blonde; and Dorian, a dark-haired young man, exchanged nervous glances. They took the goblets with shaky hands, lifted them to their lips and drank the ruby red liquid. Their expressions changed. They seemed to be in a deep trance.
The High Priestess watched the trio for a minute and then asked, "Do you wish to become apprentices of the Ravenwood Coven?
Yes, I do,
came the reply from the three young acolytes in unison.
Do you promise to follow the Coven rules and promise to practice only white magic?
Yes, I do,
the three answered.
Do you promise to be loyal to the coven and its members, and promise not to compete with each other or be jealous of others?
Yes, I do,
Olivia and Dorian replied without hesitation, but Candice’s answer came a second later: I’ll try.
Cordelia drew a sharp breath. I’ll give her a chance because her grandmother is an Elder, but I’ll keep a close eye on her. She clapped her hands, and the young acolytes snapped out of the trance, looking a little dazed and confused.
Welcome to Ravenwood Coven,
Cordelia announced. You’re now apprentices. It will be a long road, and the next months will not be easy. You will study and practice hard before you can become witches and a warlock. Good luck to you all.
Chapter One
When Olivia passed the entry exam and was accepted as an apprentice into the Coven, it was the best day of her life. Her father and grandmother had been preparing her since she was a little girl, despite the objection of her mother. Her parents were happy together and lived in harmony, except for occasional fights between them about the family tradition.
Her mother, Gloria, objected. Why does she have to be a witch? I’m not, and we’re happy!
Because this is our family tradition, and you knew it when you married me. Remember?
Xavier, Olivia’s father, patiently replied.
Why did you marry me? You knew I was different and never wanted anything to do with witchcraft.
Because the blue butterfly told me,
Xavier said.
A what? Are you losing your mind?
Gloria asked, feeling alarmed and concerned.
I never told you this...because I never wanted you to look at me the way you’re looking at me now.
He bowed his head and swallowed hard. He then looked into his wife’s eyes and continued, My family is protected by guardians, and they communicate with us by making different colored butterflies appear to show us the right path. The blue butterfly they sent me the day I met you was to show me that we were soulmates.
That’s so sweet! Scary, but sweet. And yes, we are soulmates, darling. But I don’t remember seeing a butterfly,
she said, staring at her husband.
Only we can see them. They function as detectors of people’s intentions. You’re a good, honest, and loyal person. That’s why the guardians showed me the blue butterfly.
Aw... But still, Olivia doesn’t have to be a witch,
she protested weakly, folding her arms across her chest.
I told you before we got married that our children will join the Coven when they turn eighteen, and you agreed,
Xavier argued.
Yes, but...but I was hoping you’d change your mind,
his wife replied in a quieter tone of voice. "Okay, okay! It’s just... I don’t have