Emily The uncontrollable flames roared like a living beast and surrounded me. As the fire raged, and every corner of the class was illuminated, I could make out faint silhouettes of students and teachers alike. What was worse was that I was locked in a place which was not of bricks and mortar but of fire. I thought that this was the end. My water shield was ineffective and as smoke entered my nostrils. Despite my magical prowess confusion hit me. The sane part left within me realized that this was a curse aimed to cripple and if possible, even kill. Had it been an ordinary fire I could have used my abilities to extinguish the same. The cloud of black smoke had engulfed me entirely. My last few thoughts were “Why had Lin used a curse? Would anyone seek justice?” “It is for your own

