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WotD: Witching hour
As the clock strikes twelve, the air around us becomes charged with magic.
This is the witching hour, the time when witches and other magical creatures come out to play.
It’s a time of mystery, mischief, and mayhem and is treated with the utmost sanctity by those who adhere to witchcraft.
But what exactly is the witching hour?
Some say it’s the hour when the veil between the living and the dead is at its thinnest when spirits are most likely to roam the earth.
Others claim it’s the hour when witches are most powerful, spells are most potent, and divinations are most accurate; it’s a time when anything can happen.
For witches, the witching hour is a time of great importance.
It’s when they connect with the energies of the universe, harness the powers of the elements, and commune with the spirits of the earth.
It’s a time for meditation, ritual, and spell-casting, and they treat it with the utmost respect.
But that doesn’t mean they can’t have a little fun.
What’s the point of being a witch if you can’t enjoy yourself?
So, when the witching hour rolls around, they let their hair down, don pointy hats, and set out to cause a little mischief.
Of course, they’re not the only ones taking the witching hour seriously.
Other magical creatures, such as vampires, werewolves, and faeries, also come out to play.
It’s a time when the supernatural world collides with the mundane, and anything is possible.
So, if you find yourself awake at midnight, wondering what all the commotion is about, remember – it’s the witching hour.
And if you’re brave enough to venture out tonight, you might glimpse something magical.
But be warned – not all witches are friendly, and not all supernatural creatures are benevolent.
Tread carefully, and don’t say I didn’t warn you.
Happy Halloween, and may the witching hour bring you all the magic and mischief your heart desires.
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