Chapter 2: Building Tension
Ashley glanced out the window, watching as the sun dipped below the horizon casting a warm hue across the sky. The familiar scent of spaghetti sauce wafted through the air, drawing her attention back inside. As she stirred the simmering pot, her gaze drifted towards the unassuming wand lying lifeless on her desktop. Despite its apparent lack of power earlier, a subtle feeling lingered deep within her soul—an eerie sense of anticipation.
The sudden rush of energy radiating throughout her entire body caught Ashley off guard. It seemed like someone had thrown cold water upon her naked flesh, sending goosebumps skittering along her porcelain complexion.