“That shed? It’s… it’s not just any shed,” Lucas began, his tone serious. “They say an old witch lives there. No one’s allowed near it.” The other kids leaned in, the tension palpable as they all listened intently, waiting for the rest of the story.
Lucas continued, “If a ball or frisbee lands in her yard, you’re never supposed to go near it. My parents told me not to go in there. They said the witch will curse you if you do. She’s dangerous.” The words hung in the air, as if the shed itself were listening.