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Against black magic

Eliza's stance against black magic

By Dr. Airy BangashPublished 11 months ago 2 min read
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Against black magic
Photo by Germán Rodríguez on Unsplash

In a small village nestled deep in a forest, tradition and simplicity were the way of life for its inhabitants. One day, a mysterious stranger appeared in the village, an extraordinary human adorned in shimmering clothing that glimmered in the sunlight. She boasted of coming from a far-off distant land, promising to share her knowledge of magic and its power.

Initially doubtful, the villagers found themselves captivated by the stranger's promise, each eager to learn the secrets of magic. The stranger taught them the ways of magic, and the villagers discovered they could summon fire, bend water to their will and make the earth shake with their power.

However, some citizens, including Eliza, never trusted magic, sensing a dark side. She warned others of the consequences of wielding magic, but they ignored her warnings, mesmerized by the power it offered.

Soon, the village people's behavior began to shift, and its people became increasingly obsessed with their new-found powers, growing arrogant and self-centered, leading to a devastating internal civil war.

Eliza knew she had to act and confronted the stranger, pleading with her to leave the village, but the stranger refused, insisting that her intentions were pure. The disillusioned villagers had become so obsessed with magic's power they could no longer be reasoned with, forcing Eliza to act alone.

Using her own magic, Eliza trapped the stranger, encircling her in a blazing ring of fire, and sent the mysterious stranger back to the far-off land from where she came.

The villagers soon returned to their simple way of life, but Eliza's heroism was never forgotten. Her actions reminded them of the true value of their traditions, the power of choice, and the consequences of their actions. They began to respect the magic and learned to use it wisely.

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Dr. Airy Bangash

I am a writer on Medium and now join Vocal. I am a doctor by profession.

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