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      Jadis had often thought of herself as a quirky kid. She had no idea of her powers and destiny, until one autumn day not long ago. It was all hollow’s eve when she decided to take a walk near an old cemetery. Her friends would often dare each other to do it. Jadis was never afraid to, she just wanted the moment to be sacred. Eventually, she decided to go alone. The howling of wolves could be heard off in the distance, but that didn't deter her. She skipped along the brick trail at the entrance of Mundy Mill's Cemetery. She stopped at a tombstone where a black cat laid. The tombstone read: Gwydion Murray 1923-2010. It was her grandmother's tomb. She didn't recall her tomb being so close to the entrance, but it had been a while since she visited with her mom. As she walked closer the moonlight shined on the tomb as it were a spotlight. Jadis immediately fell to her knees. As she did the strangest thing happened. The winds picked up, the thunder rolled, and a coo...