Saraphina "Mom, the spell it's too hard," I said as she taught it to me again. "Repeat the words after me," she said, and I did just that. The candle lit up. I was so happy I rushed to hug her. "I’m going to be the most powerful witch in the world," I beamed. She smiled. "Yes, you will, my princess." "I’m not your little princess anymore," I said as I ran to hug my father, who had just stepped into the room. We were the happiest family, and I’d never trade any of it for anything. But then I looked at the mirror on the wall as my mom worked on preparing supper. I screamed. My mom left what she was doing and rushed to my side. “What is it, sweetie?” "Nothing, Mom," I quickly forced a smile. But when she walked away, I looked back at the mirror again—and I wasn’t a little girl. I was

