The first seven
Seven names, seven small grievances, and what we know of the nights before they arrived. None of them has told us everything.
A witch in training whose broom has never once left the ground.
Found in a leaf pile, mid flight, or so she says. She sweeps the hallway with real menace while she waits for her powers to turn up.
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Marks: Green and black stripes, purple felt hat, broom tied by hand.
A tiny devil who is terrifying for four seconds, then drifts off.
Found between a stone cross and a lantern, rehearsing a look. The pitchfork is now a leaf tool. He insists this is temporary.
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Marks: Matte black, crimson horns, tiny feathered wings.
She borrowed a broom for sweeping petals. She has not returned it.
Found on the step of a little round door under a sign reading 'Small Spirits, Big Dreams'. She believes every word, and has plans she will not discuss.
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Marks: Woven hat of marigolds and red pom poms, broom tied in red thread.
A patchwork ghost who mends himself with whatever the night leaves behind.
Found at a party he insists was held in his honour. Blue patch from a rainy Tuesday, crimson from a bonfire, two patches he declines to explain.
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Marks: Cream sheet patched blue, crimson, green and yellow; bold black stitches.
An angel who logs her flying hours. None have been logged.
Found posed on a cloud shelf between the moon and the lantern, wings arranged. She says the halo is load bearing.
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Marks: Snow white clay, gold felt halo, feathered wings cut by hand.
A cauldron witch whose scariest brew to date is soup.
Found on the mossy step with the cauldron boiling green and two books open at once. The potion is, she insists, nearly ready. It has been nearly ready since the last full moon.
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Marks: Orange and black stripes, mustard felt hat, straw broom tied in red thread.
Served a sentence. Won't say what for.
Found sitting upright in the attic room with the barred window, waiting to be let out. He says he was. He won't say what for.
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Marks: Matte black and white stripes, two eye holes, no hat and no excuses.
