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Autumn Witch

The Wolf King Encounter

By Mariann CarrollPublished 2 years ago Updated 9 months ago 5 min read
Autumn Witch
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"Gol den Blood Dragon of the Witches Coven, Protect Autumn and curse the wolfman that took the witch's child from hire(her)"

Autumn was born in the fall. That's why her parents named her Autumn. Autumn lost both her parents at the age of 16 years old. She had to move in with her Auntie Patricia.

Autumn's aunt was her mother’s stepsister who was also Autumn's Godmother. Her aunt always treated her like a Princess.

Autumn was left with her Aunt’s Cottage in the woods deep in the heart of the Forest. Autumn never went to regular school. She was home-taught. Patricia died when Autumn was 25 years old.

She discovered she had a gift when her aunt died. The forest animals loved to hang around her cottage. Whenever she needed anything, things would appear out of thin air.

She hunted and went fishing for her food in the forest, the way her father taught her to. She had all she needed in the forest. She had a well in the back of the Cottage for water supply.

Only her aunt went to town to get supplies every two years.

The cottage had a cellar, that's where the supplies are kept.

There is a secret door in the cellar that her aunt showed her in case of emergency. It did not look like a door but a wall. There is a secret key that she had on as a necklace, shaped like a dragon. The secret room led to a waterfall magic cave.

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Two Falls After her aunt died, she got a knock on her door.

Autumn hardly got anyone knocking on her door. She was very cautious in opening the door. Her pet owl hooted three times to

warn her to beware. It was windy and very cold outside that day.

“Hello, is anybody home?” Shouted the Stranger while knocking hard on the door.

She was standing frozen on the other side of the door not sure what to do.

“It's cold out here, would you please let me in ?!” Shouted the man.

The owl hooted three times again. Autumn did not lock the door. The Stranger tried the doorknob and the door opened up with a little push.

They both were surprised at seeing each other but the strange man recovered first.

“There you are, why did you not answer me?” He asked, staring at the beautiful lady in front of him. She had golden brown skin with auburn curly hair. She looked like an Autumn goddess.

“Sorry, did I give you permission to come into my cottage?” Autumn said in a shaky voice.

Autumn Hazel's green eyes turned to green amber when she was upset.

“No, but I have been knocking for a long time and have no answer. I took the liberty to try the door.” He shouted at her and noticed she seemed scared of him.

He used it to his advantage.

“Do you have any food? I am very hungry.” He stated boldly.

“I am Ceazar by the way. What is yours?” he asked.

“Yes, I have food. I don't have to feed you. My auntie will be back soon.” She told him, trying to scare him.

Ceazar knew she was lying. He had been checking the cottage these past few months.

“I am a hungry woman, go get me something to eat. "He commanded.

“My name is Autumn; I don't have to get you anything.” She told him with a shaky voice.

“I am sorry, I didn't mean to tell you, I am asking because I am very tired. Would you please help a weary traveler?” He said softly to her.

Which took Autumn off guard.

“If I make you something to eat, will you leave?” She asked him.

He grunted an answer-back.

Autumn went to the kitchen of the cottage and prepared a meal for him. She made a rabbit stew.

“This is it?” He asked when she set the table for him to eat.

“I never had company before.” She responds unapologetic

He finished the stew without asking her if she needed to eat.

“Are you done; I must ask you to leave.” She told him.

“It's getting dark and very cold outside. Can I spend the night? I will hunt for some food for you tomorrow as a payment for my stay here.” He told her.

“I only have one room in this cottage, where will you sleep? "She asked him.

“I can sleep on the floor or on this old sofa.” He told her while pointing to the sofa in the living room that's in the front of the cottage area.

Autumn was not happy with this unwanted guest.

She did not know how to get rid of him.

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That next Fall, Autumn was ready to give birth. She was having difficulties. Ceasar ended up cutting her open to take their child out. Ceasar left her there bleeding to death. Ceasar wrapped their child in a blanket and took the baby to his wolf tribe. The tribe was a few miles away from the cottage.

Ceasar had planned to impregnate Autumn to fulfill the wolf tribe's prophecy.

A wolf Queen will be born on a cold fall night to remove the wolf curse of the tribe. The child must be born from a wolf and a witch.

Autumn was able to put a blanket over her open womb but she already lost a lot of blood. She was thinking, she should have poisoned Ceasar after he had raped her but she could not do it.

Autumn was coming in and out of sleep, and each time she was able to get closer to the cellar. It was hard for her to get down the stairs.

Autumn disappeared down the cellar's secret passage to the cave, never to be seen again.

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Two years later, The wolf tribe's little princess turned two years old. She was named Orange Hair. What a name for a girl child. The Wolf tribe was only made of men until Orange Hair was born.

It was noon time on Orange Hair's birthday when a red dragon came and stole her away from the wolf tribe.

Why would a dragon take the little girl?

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Two years ago Autumn entered the secret door to the Cave that led to the Temple of the Three Witches from her cellar passageway. The three witches cast a spell to turn Autumn into the Golden Blood Dragon to seek revenge and curse the Wolf Tribe. They knew Autumn's daughter was the chosen one to keep the legacy of the Golden Dragon Witches Coven legacy.

(Note: I tried to fix the first word Golden on the first sentence but it won't let me edit it.)

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Mariann Carroll

Proactive for positive change.Born in the City of Chicago ,Illinois.

Multi race .Studied in a foreign country .Fluent in several languages .

fascinated by diversity.A Romantic and a dreamer.Interest in healthy living

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Comments (11)

  • Test9 months ago

    Wow the twist really go me! I was not expecting that! A really interesting read with so much going on! Love the Golden Dragon Coven-such a cool name 🤍

  • Antoinette L Brey9 months ago

    Sad, but was glad the way it ended. Good job

  • Caroline Jane9 months ago

    Nice work. 👍 You covered a lot of distance in a small space. Impressive in itself.

  • Babs Iverson9 months ago

    Fabulous entry into the challenge!!!💕❤️❤️

  • This was quite an interesting story. Good job this is one of your best.

  • Tiffany Gordon 2 years ago

    Well written & suspenseful!

  • Interesting story. Is there going to be more? So far it is well imagined and your narrative is engrossing.

  • Babs Iverson2 years ago

    Outstanding fantasy fiction story.Love it💕

  • Misty Rae2 years ago

    Nice job, full of action and great twists and turns! You've outdone yourself. ❤️

  • I loved this story , so much happening and a cliff hanger , great work

  • Oh my goodness! So many shocking things happened! Autumn's ability to get help from animals reminded me of Snow White. And whoaaa the pregnancy caught me off guard. Did not expect that. Magic waterfall cave was so nice, I loved that concept. So Autumn is never to be seen again and a red dragon took Orange Hair. Omg, I can't wait to know what happens next!

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