[Den of Demons] Chapter Four

Chapter 4

[.Ascent to Secrets.]

I have already spent too much time thinking.

The stars are beginning to twinkle in the sky

And it has become too quiet.

My mind goes back to the brooch.

I am suddenly more inspired to get to

The old man’s house faster.

Breaking into a sprint,

I hold my book tighter for fear of

It falling on the damp forest floor.

I pass trees and jump across creeks.

My eyes always searching for something to bring

The old man.

Slowing down to catch my breath,

I reach the last creek before his dwelling.

Under brush next to the water I see the

Leaves glowing.

Lifting the leaves I see mushrooms.

Glowing in the darkness.

I have never seen them light up.

I am frightened by them first,

But grab them from the earth anyway.

I know the old man can use these in some way.

I walk the rest of the way.

Looking up I can see the glow of his single lantern

Above his door.

I trudge up the steps and

Set my book on his porch,

Mushrooms still in hand.

I knock on the door six times and it swings open.

Looking back at my book I decide it will be safe

On the porch.