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the crack in the wall and saw Elizabeth doing mystical rituals to the children. Tom and Marta came in as if they haven’t seen anything.

“It’s bitterly cold outside, where’s our tea?” asked Tom. As Elizabeth was reaching their tea, he poured the river water into her cup.

“Thank you. Let’s enjoy our drinks,” suggested Marta with dread in her eyes.

All three were drinking warm tea when swiftly Elizabeth started feeling dizzy…