Ritual
Marry lost her father at the age of 17, an age when teenagers should feel happiness. Marry's father died in a traffic accident that caused this deadly tragedy. It started with Marry who turned into a rebellious and unruly child, even though she was previously a good child and obedient to her parents. She spent more time with her new friends who were unclear, they could be said to be delinquents rather than students.
That morning the weather was quite friendly, class started as usual. The children ran into the classroom when the bell rang. But not with Marry and her friends. They left school and hung out for a while in the park, while telling stories about their respective families and what made them the bad kids they are now. Unexpectedly Ronald brought a bottle of liquor, Katty was no less out of what she brought, namely some cigarette butts and Dennis brought a pack of peanuts, Marry was the one who didn't bring anything. Because she had just joined them because she was depressed seeing the state of her family after her father left. They also had a small party like them.
And before they knew it, it was already dark, showing 8:00 p.m. Now they were at the bookstore, because today Bernard Luwis was holding an autograph session and launching his latest book titled "Black Witch". Bernard Luwis was their favorite author, he was a very famous mystery horror book author.
Marry was very upset and went up to her room, she immediately opened a cardboard box under her bed. Taking a book by Bernard Luwis about "Shadow Black Witch". In the book there is a strange ritual, which is being able to kill people we hate very much through the ritual in the book. Marry's eyes were already covered in hatred, she then collected strange items for the ritual. She took a red thread, a knife, some strands of her mother's hair, and milk. She walked out of the house and entered the forest. Marry stopped after she had walked for a long time and then started her ritual. Marry took a stone and hit it against a tree three times, while reciting a spell recorded in the black witch book. Then she began to tie and form a star-like pattern using the red thread she brought. After finishing, she sat right in the middle of the star pattern, took her mother's hair and mixed it with milk. The final stage, Marry mixed the milk that contained her mother's hair with her own blood, again while reciting a spell. After finishing, Marry felt something strange, she felt like someone was watching her and who knew who. Marry quickly packed her things and went straight home.
That night, Marry and her mother had dinner, accompanied by a very quiet atmosphere. Marry and her mother did not speak to each other, they just stared at each other. Marry winced a little in pain, because during the ritual, Marry cut her wrist to get blood.
Suddenly…
“Oooh honey, what happened?” Marry’s blood was pouring out, Mom immediately saw Marry’s wrist which was already soaked in blood and there was a cut wound.
“Come on, we have to treat this.” Mom took Marry to the bathroom and washed her wound, then applied medicine and bandaged it. Mom apologized to Marry, maybe she was too hard on Marry at that time. Mom hugged Marry and they both cried.
The relationship between Marry and her mother had improved, but still, the terrible tragedy could not be avoided. Marry experienced strange events after the ritual she did. Every night, a black shadow always appeared around her. Marry was very sorry for what she had done.
After school, Marry immediately looked for Bernard Luwis' contact, to ask about the ritual. After getting Bernard Luwis' email address in the book, Marry immediately sent an email. And a few moments later, the notification sound woke Marry up because she had fallen asleep waiting for Luis' email reply. In his email, Luis was willing to be contacted tomorrow afternoon, regarding Marry's concerning condition. Luis gave his cellphone number to Marry.
The next day after school Marry immediately contacted Luis, and Luis said that during the ritual, Marry was sure of what she was doing and the devil heard. Our world and the spirits are at odds and Marry, with her belief in doing the ritual, has become a bridge for the devil to enter our human world.
"What should I do so that disaster does not befall me and Mama?" Marry asked with a feeling of great anxiety and fear.
"You have to do the same ritual and every step you take you have to apologize for the actions you have taken."
As fast as lightning, Marry went straight home, preparing everything to do the ritual again. Marry ran into the forest, suddenly she heard her mother's voice calling. Marry ignored it and went straight to the place where she was doing the ritual. How surprised Marry was, suddenly her mother was right in front of her. What was strange about her mother was that her face was pale and her gaze was blank. Marry walked backwards slowly. Her mother slowly approached Marry with a terrifying gaze.
"What are you doing here, Marry?"
Marry did not answer and immediately ran away from her mother, because she knew that the scary woman was not her mother.
A scary creature chased Marry from behind. Marry screamed in fear and kept running. Arriving in front of her house, Marry looked back. The scary creature had disappeared. Again Marry was shocked, her mother was behind the window looking at her. With feelings of fear and doubt Marry entered the house.
"Welcome my child.." shouted the mother with a scary smile. Her mother's mouth was wide open and very long fangs were visible.
Marry screamed as hard as she could "AAAaaaaaHhhhh"
END