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The Candle Mass: Collapsed

The moonlight rained down on the treetops around the circle illuminating the fallen tree. The candle flames were now producing tall flames that threatened to scorch the surrounding trees. Black smoke furled up from the grass and Moondust could discern an indistinct shadow moving behind the stream. The form advanced slowly along the fallen tree and towards the place where she stood within the circle. Closer and closer it came to Moondust and the circle of flames.

The mandrake roots continued their dance as the sound of whispering voices escalated. Then the mandrake stopped their dancing, turned toward Moondust, and all at once the light was gone. The smoke from the flames clouded her vision as she stood within the darkness shaking nervously. Then she collapsed inside the circle.

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