Crystal

“He returned, holding something in between his teeth. After hopping up on the table, he unceremoniously dropped it onto the workstation in front of me.  “This is it?” I asked, holding up a small silver ring, the purple amethyst sparkling in the light. The setting was gorgeous—the entire piece was, really.  He cleared his throat. “It was my mother’s. It’s the only thing I could think of. She gave it to me before she passed away.”  So he’d lost a parent, too. I knew firsthand how heartbreaking that was, and I wondered who had been by his side. Who’d helped him through the grief?”
― Jennifer Chipman, Spookily Yours

“she could head home now. No need to wait for the night to cloak her in darkness. She reached into her hiding bush again and fished out her broom. She plopped down sidesaddle. The long twigs crinkled and crackled. Rising on tiptoes”
― Cecilia Edward, An Ancient Witch's Guide to Modern Dating

“the sooner I could get him out of my house, out of my life, the better. Because Demons were not to be trifled with. ”
― Jennifer Chipman, Spookily Yours

“And what about the object you asked me to bring?” He asked, peering at me curiously.  The ring was sitting in the middle of the desk, untouched.  “I’m going to use it as a talisman. Hopefully, it will protect you and keep this from happening again.” I swallowed roughly. If it worked. “You can wear it around your neck, I suppose.” ”
― Jennifer Chipman, Spookily Yours