#The Witches: Salem 1692

[dearemma]

Witches could be muttering, contentious malcontents or inexplicably strong and unaccountably smart. They could commit the capital offense of having more wit than their neighbors, as a minister said of the third Massachusetts woman hanged for witchcraft, in 1656.

The Witches: Salem, 1692, Stacy Schiff

[hercarisntyours]

"it's complicated"

fucking screams eats lead straight jacket

[rabbitcruiser]

Bridget Bishop was the first person to be tried for witchcraft in Salem, Massachusetts on June 2, 1692.

[illustraction]

Les SORCIERES DE SALEM (1957) - JURY AND TRIAL IN MOVIES (Part 3/10)

Adapted from Henry Miller's novel The Crucible about the historical trial of the Salem witches in 1692 in New England - and an overt criticism of the McCarthy era, the French movie failed at the Box office despite amazing performances by Mylene Demongeot as well as from the real life couple, Yves Montand and Simone Signoret. while the trial scenes of bewitching are quite grueling.

The movie was blocked very soon after its trelease by Miller as retaliation to Montand who had an affair with his then wife, Marilyn Monroe!!!

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[reddelicious81]

First world problems:

My heating pad doesn’t have a “just right” setting. It’s either barely warm enough to feel that it’s plugged in or burning me alive like it’s 1692 and I’ve been found to be a witch in Salem.

[tempus-fugit-memento]

March 25th, 1692

While on his way to Salem Village, John Proctor stops by Walter Phillip's Tavern and runs into Samuel Sibley. The two chat for a bit about the events of the past few days in the Village and Sibley gives Proctor an update, which includes Proctor's maid, Mary Warren. Mary had remained overnight in the Village, hence why Proctor was on the way there.

According to Sibley, Proctor said he was on his way to "fetch his jade home and thrash the devil out of her" and that he would've rather given up forty pence than to allow her to go in the first place. "If those girls were allowed to continue," Proctor warns "we should all be devils and witches quickly. They should rather be had at the whipping post."

As he was leaving, Proctor said in exasperation "Hang them! Hang them!".

This interaction might have gone without a second thought to Proctor, a clear skeptic of the trials and the "torments" the girls faced. This would, however, come back to haunt him in just a few short weeks. He was a practical man, one who did not entertain the idea of these "fits", in fact, when Mary began to have her fits, Proctor immediately put her to work at the spinning wheel and beat her, which seemed to have worked for a time. However, after being called away the fits began again and got out of hand.

[turtleislandhistory]

August 19, 1692

Martha Carrier, George Jacobs Sr., George Burroughs, John Willard, and John Proctor are executed in Salem, Massachusetts, after being accused of and tried for witchcraft.

[tilweareghosts]

Always remember🖤

Season of the Witch

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Best Pumpkin Spice Latte since 1692

[rabbitcruiser]

The Salem witch trials were ended by a letter from Massachusetts Governor Sir William Phips on October 12, 1692.

[darkmagic-s]

theodore nott's one star rating of dirty talking

Summary: Sexting through note passing, one of Theodore's favourite ways to bother you.

History of Magic is fun... only if you're studying it on your own. You're nice enough to pretend to be interested in whatever Professor Binns is saying, occasionally, because you would feel bad if he notices that you're falling asleep. Then again, Professor Binns doesn't exactly have a heart to feel sad about his students not finding his lesson interesting, does he? Nevertheless, you work hard to suppress the yawn that would threaten to come every five minutes. Scratch that, every minute, actually.

You look down at your notebook, eyeing it with disappointment. Every History of Magic class, your page would start with almost impressive notes and gradually, evidently, transition into lazy writings and short sentences. Sometimes not even a sentence.

The Salem Witch Trials were a series of hearings and prosecutions of people who were accused of being involved with witchcraft.

These trials occurred in Massachusetts, in the years 1692 and 1963, in which, as a result, twenty people who were accused of witchcraft being executed, and most of them being women.

Some of the women were indeed witches, though found to be entirely innocent of the crimes they were accused and executed for.

others are just no-majes

traumatic event

witches and wizards retreat to homelands

1920 second salemers

dada essay due tomorrow & practice non-verb spells

You pause in your reading, eyebrows furrowed. The Defence Against the Dark Arts essay...

That's something you'll worry about after lunch.

With a soft sigh, you lean your chin on your palm, your elbow resting on your table. How much longer until it's lunchtime?

Before you can even start to feel another yawn coming, a familiar hand from beside you slides over a torn page from a notebook, with a sentence written on it. Obviously it won't be a list of names of the Salem Witch Trials' victims, knowing your lover.

You turn your head, looking at Theodore Nott with a raised brow, before reaching out to slide the paper closer to you, your hand brushing against the back of his hand briefly. He doesn't even bother to fold the paper. He might as well read it out loud to the whole class.

"why the frown? :("

You can't help the half-smile that appears on your lips when you read the note. You write back a simple response.

"You."

Theodore practically snatches the note from you, undoubtedly excited that there's finally something exciting to do and you had to nudge him because of the noise the paper just made. He's not bothered, of course, already writing down his response.

"I will buy you sweets."

Your heart skips a beat, even at such a simple message. You glances at Theodore, who's watching your every move with that gentle gaze of his green eyes, a soft playful smile on his lips.

"Your hair looks fluffy. Would love to touch later."

You slide it over to him. You enjoy the reaction your message has on him, because he rolls his shoulders in what seems like a satisfied manner as his smile widens, before he starts to write. Clearly he thought of a good response.

"you will touch it later, and other places too"

His response comes with a drawing of a beating heart, which eventually increases and explodes, and the animation repeats. How cute, you think. With a shy smile, you write back, wanting to keep the conversation going despite how his message had left you a bit speechless.

"What do you think of the New Salem Philanthropic Society? Bold, don't you think?"

Somehow, your response causes him to snort, in which he disguises it with a fake cough. You quickly look at him with a mix of confusion and amusement.

"you're BAD at dirty talking"

This time, it's your turn to snort, causing the two people in front of you and Theodore to turn around, frowning. You want to scoff - you're pretty sure they're just annoyed because you and Theodore are interrupting their napping or daydreaming session.

Looking over at Theodore, you roll your eyes at him, before focusing on the note that is now in your hands. You wouldn't say that you're bad at dirty talking, more like... skilled in other categories of dirty talking, such as begging or... demanding. Perchance.

You write your reply with determination.

"I would need to be locked up in Azkaban for your safety."

When Theodore reads your reply, you saw his eyebrows raise - he's both surprised and impressed. He shakes his head with a breathy chuckle.

"ominous, but an improvement,"

There's another sentence below this one, and you almost choked on your own saliva.

"pull up your skirt for me a little bit"

You immediately crumple up the paper on impulse, holding it in your hand, and you swear Theodore's smirk becomes more evident. Is he serious? Writing this on a note passed in class is dangerous! But then again, someone is borderline snoring just a few tables away and Professor Binns isn't even sparing him a glance, no one is.

You smoothen the paper on your table and writes down your response, exhaling softly.

"This isn't dirty talking. You're just horny."

Theodore places down the paper on his table and leans back in his seat, crossing his arms. When your eyes meet his, he simply shrugs and pointedly looks down at your skirt.

He's waiting.

You sigh and make sure your robes are out of the way of display of your skirt. With your hands nervously gripping onto the hem of your skirt, you look around the classroom. Some are doodling, and some are literally sleeping. No one would find out, really.

You pull up your skirt by just an inch.

Okay, two inches.

"That's it," Theodore whispers unexpectedly, causing your heart to skip a beat. What handful he is.

He slides over the paper to you, and you notice he didn't write a response. You send him a questioning look, and he gestures to his body with his hand.

Oh.

You slide the note over.

"Which one do you want?"

The note is slid back to you.

"which one do YOU want?"

You tilt your head, contemplating. The hardest decision you've ever had to make today, you think.

"You don't need to take anything off to arouse me."

You pause your writing. However...

"The tie?"

Theodore seems satisfied once he reads the note. He looks over at you and loosens his robes around his neck, revealing his vest and the white shirt underneath it. With a smirk, he loosens his tie at the top of his vest, just a little, not too obvious - for your eyes only.

You can't help but to take the paper from him despite how it's his turn to write the message. Considering how the two of you aren't exactly writing neatly on the paper which leads to taking up all the space, you had to use the other side to write your new message.

"I like your neck."

Theodore smiles fondly once he reads this, not a playful smirk this time, and you think he might even be blushing. When he glances at you, you notice how his pupils are dilated.

He slides the paper over to you, and squeezes your hand affectionately for a brief moment before pulling away.

"you will mark it?"

It's clear to you how he's subtly guiding you towards saying the right thing, lest you start delving into the whole Second Salemers' background in your reply, and you can't help but to want to impress him.

"I will write on it in runes which would translate to my name."

Theodore chuckles quietly.

"nerd"

A true romantic.

You write back - shamelessly.

"You want me so bad."

You see him pressing his palm to his face, as his shoulders shake in quiet, small laughter. Naturally, seeing him smiling so big widens yours too. He leans towards you and whispers in amusement, "You are bad at dirty talking."

"You will never find anyone as good as me," you reply in a whisper, leaning back in your seat, putting on a smug expression, despite the fond smile that threatens to break though.

As Theodore leans in to peck your cheek, you can't help but to briefly think that, if you were good in dirty talking, a whole notebook would've been used up for this period alone. You needed to have a flaw, after all.

[vicsstufff]

IMPURITIES —

Fem!reader, Salem,Massachusetts

IMPURITIES —

Paige Bueckers, Storrs, Connecticut

SERIES MASTERLIST —

“Impurities, show you my impurities. More greed like a witch, show you real me, the dark red lights glittering intensely, glittery things. Impurities, show you my impurities.” IMPURITIES, LE SSERAFIM.

summary:

“God, what is wrong with me?” You think, this is not normal, the way her face has taken over your thoughts and how her hands don’t go away even after numerous showers. After arriving at the Bueckers household, far away from the grotesque acts happening in your hometown, the oldest sibling from the household has taken a noticeable interest in you.

content/warnings:

A LOT of religious guilt, SET IN 1692, hanging, internalized homophobia, sexuality discovery, angst, fluff, smut (I will try my best), cursing, mentions of the Salem witch trials, alcohol consumption, racism.

CHAPTER GUIDE —

Chapter One — BURN THE WITCH!

Five girls, Betty Parris, Abigail Williams, Ann Putnam Jr. ,Elizabeth Hubbard, Mary Walcott started presenting weird symptoms, all pointed against three local women. How can you escape this nightmare?

Chapter Two — Whatever is happening here, I don’t care.

Little context of what is happening in the Bueckers household.

Chapter Three — Make a good show. STAY TUNED!

[frost-queen]

Witches road // part 8 (Fem!reader x Agatha Harkness)

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Summary: A return to Salem brings the whole truth out. Agatha's betrayel towards you against her own coven. Returned as a spirit, allows Agatha to still be a part of your life. For wherever glory might lead a coven three. [Witches road series] | Final... for now.

To glory at the end.

Salem 1692.

Agatha was panting loud. Running as fast as her feet could carry her. A few low hanging branches scratching her cheeks. Thin lines of red staining her. Looking frantically over her shoulders like a hunted animal. The thundering feeling of being caught up send a panic through her body. Making her less careful. Less observant of her surroundings. For her foot got stuck on a branch, sending her diving flat forwards onto her chest.

A loud yelp escaping her lips. Worn out she tried to get herself back up, struggling to get back up. Her dress already torn and arms muddy. Agatha yelped once more now at the sight of vines curling around her wrists. It made her struggle against it, trying to shove it off. Looking back she saw more vines wrap around her waist and legs. Panicking more she tried breaking free, knowing what was hunting her.

Her hands got pulled away from each other, making it unable for her to tear the vines off. With a sob, she looked up, seeing a cloaked figure knelt down. Hiding half behind a tree. Clearly a woman, she brought her finger to her lips to silence her. A twist of palm on the earth, made Agatha get pulled back in the air.

Agatha tried her best to remain quiet as she got flung upwards. Dangling between two trees. Looking back down she saw the cloaked woman disappear behind the tree. Not a moment later she heard twigs snap. Making her look down over her shoulder. A group of women coming to a stop.

One particular woman stepping forwards, looking curiously at the horizon. – “I want her found!” – she called out as it made Agatha swallow nervously. The other women started running in a direction as the older lady walked back. Agatha released a loud sob once the witches were gone. Then a scream as she got plunged back to the earth. Her feet finding ground as the vines around her faded away. It made her look frantically around for the same woman from before.

Her gaze went forwards as she saw the same cloaked woman from before appear from behind a tree. – “You…you saved me… why?” – Agatha said loud. Agatha watched as the woman took her hood off. Revealing a kind face. – “You seemed to need a hand.” – you told her stepping more into the open. Agatha took a short step back. – “You… you are an earth witch.” – she called out.

 “Yes.” – you replied approaching her. Agatha leaned a bit back, but remained present. Your gaze went up to her face. Hand reaching out for her cheek. Agatha shuddered out a breath as you let your thumb brush over the red. Agatha gasped soft, touching her cheek. Feeling no sting of pain any longer. No sign of her cut to be seen.

You curled up a smile, looking shyly to the ground. You stepped away from her to pick up some branches. – “Why does a witch get hunted down…” – you started as she cut in. – “Agatha!” – she called out, making you pause. – “Why does Agatha get hunted down by witches.” – you corrected your sentence. Agatha puffed loud, trying to act like nothing was going on.

You continued to collect branches. Quirking your eyebrow up as Agatha bend down to seemingly help you out. Wondering why she would do that. Agatha moved closer to you, holding a few branches. You came standing before her, staring right at her eyes. It made Agatha gasp breathlessly. – “They are your coven.” – you said astonishing her.

“How… how… did you?” – she wanted to know. You tilted your head with a smile. – “I can see it in your eyes.” – you explained, moving your finger across to tease her. You kept looking into her eyes with curiosity. – “You are frightened of them… of one…” – you told her further. Agatha closed her eyes, asking you to stop. It only made you laugh loud at how easily you could read her.

You turned round, taking your leave. Agatha looked over her shoulder, before coming to run after you. – “If you insist on helping me, we’ll need more wood.” – you shouted at her over your shoulder. Agatha nodded, looking at the ground to pick up more sticks. Arms full, she came running after you. Following you deeper into the woods. Agatha looked curious around when you started to place the sticks on the ground.

Placing them in a grand circle. Taking a few from Agatha to complete your circle. – “What’s it for?” – Agatha asked curious. You only winked at her, standing in the middle. You rose your hands as a glow appeared from underneath the wood. Slowly bringing them higher up as the glow rose as well. Whispering an incantation. Spreading your hands across the glow disappeared. You gestured for Agatha to sit as she hesitantly did. – “A protection spell.” – Agatha called out.

“Good student.” – you replied. – “You may be at ease. Your coven won’t sense you here.” – you reassured her. Agatha rubbed her hands nervously together as you knew she had a burning question on her lips. – “Y/n.” – you told her. Agatha smiled back at you. Agatha watched as you conjured a fire with just placing your hands on the ground.

She moved closer, watching the flames with curiosity. – “Teach me.” – she blurted out. – “Does your coven not teach you?” – you asked of her. Agatha shook her head. – “My coven won’t teach me. They won’t let me do much magic.” – Agatha replied. – “Because they fear you.” – you told her looking back at her.

“Do you fear me?” – Agatha questioned, pressing her hands in the folds of her dress. – “No.” – you told her. Agatha felt a sense of calmness wash over her. – “Can you teach me?” – Agatha asked again. You stretched loud. – “Not today. You’ll have to come find me tomorrow.” – you responded with a cheeky smile.

Agatha smiled back. Remaining at your side for a little while till she went back to her coven. For the next day and the day after and after and so on came Agatha to visit you. Teaching her all the ways her coven would not. You were brewing a soup when you got surprised by two hands covering up your eyes. – “Who is it?” – a voice whispered in your ear. You got up, removing the hands from before your eyes. Turning round all smiley to Agatha. – “My dearest love.” – you responded laying your hands over her shoulders.

Agatha chuckled wickedly. She cupped your cheeks, pressing her lips deeply onto yours. Giving her a kiss and another one. Agatha and your lips parted, taking a step back. Agatha quirked her eyebrow up at the black cat staring back at her. His head tilted. – “He’s new…” – she pointed out. You smiled going over to the cat. – “I’ve claimed my familiar.” – you came kneeling down, petting his head. – “He saved me from wretched men of the village. You should’ve seen him. Jumping and scratching at their heads.”

You chuckled loud as the cat purred loud to your side. Agatha waved at the cat, trying to win him over as well. The cat had little eye for her. You got back up, heading back for your cauldron. Stirring in it. Agatha wrapped her arms around you, resting her chin on your shoulder. – “I could’ve handles those men.” – she muttered out with a bit of jealousy.

“I know you would’ve.” – you laughed out. Turning around, Agatha made some room for you. Cupping her cheeks, you kissed her. You got startled hearing something squeak. Looking away, you saw the bird fall down, having flown against the tree. You immediately went over to it, kneeling down to pick the little bird up in your hands.

Agatha came looking over your shoulder. – “Can you save him?” – she asked. You shook your head. – “What is dead is dead. I cannot bring it back.” – you told her, closing your other hand over it. A burn coming from your palm as it burned the bird to ashes.

Opening your hand the ashes fell out of your palm. Agatha huffed loud. – “We should be able to! We should be powerful enough to bend the will of life and death.” – she said making you get up. – “Agatha that is a devil’s game.” – you told her. Agatha grabbed you by your shoulders. – “Just imagine Y/n. We could be the most powerful witches on this earth. All will bend to our will. You’ll be nature’s God.” – she proclaimed with a wickedly twinkle in her eyes. It made you shake your head. – “We should listen to nature, not submit it to our will.” – you told her.

“Whatever power you speak of is not worth the price.” – you continued. Grabbing her firm at her wrists. – “Promise me you’ll not pursue it. Tell me you won’t pursue the darkhold.” – you slipped out as it made her widen her eyes. – “You know of such power?” – she said in shock. Agatha broke free from your grip, backing away. – “You know and you do not share. You just want it for yourself!” – Agatha shouted at you.

“No! Agatha I am trying to protect you! It is a path you do not wish to follow.” – you let out. Agatha kept shaking her head, not wanting to hear it. Feeling betrayed that you did not indulge her with such knowledge. – “Agatha!” – you shouted out when she ran off. Unable to go after her. Agatha returned to her coven. Brewing on the subject of greater power.

Agatha jumped up hearing twigs snap underneath shoes. She jumped up at the sight of her mother. – “Agatha.” – she said loud. – “You are reaching for magic beyond your powers.” – her mother accused. – “Mother I…” – Agatha started. – “Silence!” – She shouted moving her hands away as Agatha got flung back. Groaningly she got back up.

“You are betraying your coven by stealing knowledge above your age and station.” – She made clear. – “I have not.” – Agatha responded desperately. – “You are practising the darkest of magic.” – her mother spitted out with fury. – “It was not me… mother I swear.” – Agatha responded beggingly. – “I was deceived. I was forced to…” – she then added.

It made her mother quirk her eyebrow up. – “By whom?” – her mother wanted to know. Agatha breathed loud and deep. Her gaze briefly to the ground before looking back at her mother. – “A witch called Y/n.” – she confessed without shame. – “Where can I find this witch!” – her mother wanted to know.

Twigs snapping made you lift your head up. Cloaked figures appearing in sight from behind the trees. – “Y/n Y/l/n!” – they called out in unison. It made you swallow hard. They undid them off their hoods, revealing their faces. Sisters side by side.

“You helped steal knowledge above your age and station. Set her to meddle with dark magic.” – Evanora called out.  You shook your head. – “Heretic!” – Evanora shouted loud with a pointing finger. They raised their palms, speaking in a Latin tongue. Tears sprung in your eyes as you waited for the grabbing.

Roots snapping behind you. Unrooting from the earth to the surface. One strapped hard around your arm. Another root wrapping around your other arm. Slithering and straining around your arms. Moving your arms forwards you tried to break free. – “You’ll burn!” – you screamed at her. The root that strapped around your ankles, made you dive forwards to the ground. Falling hard on your chest. Nails digging into the earth to get a grip.

Screaming loud in terror and anger. – “From earth you came and to earth you shall return.” – Evanora called out. Your familiar darted from through the woods. Sprinting up to you as he meowed loud. Meowed out a cry for his witch. Dozen of roots tugging at you, dragging you over the earth. Your fingers found a brief grip deep into the earth. Whispering out ancient woodland magic before a hard tug dragged you further. Tipping you over into a black hole. Arms flaying as your voice deafened out through the darkness. The last sun gone pitch black.

You blinked your eyes open, feeling a warm hand on your shoulder. His face becoming clearer. – “Are you alright Y/n?” – Billy asked. You nodded with a loud hum. He came sitting beside you, letting his hand slide in yours. Fingers entangling together. He rested his head on your shoulder.

Both of you heard loud cackling. You were both fully awake and aware. The cackling sounding once more. Your cat hissed loud as you knew what was coming. You thought it before the spirit appeared before you. – “Agatha.” – you said with some bitterness. – “Have you missed me dear?” – she asked enjoying her spirit self just a bit too much.

“How are you not dead?” – Billy asked confused. – “I know right.” – Agatha responded with some spunk. – “I couldn’t leave my baby in yours hands could I now.” – Agatha pouted her lips, looking at you. – “She’s much saver with me than you!” – Billy shouted back.

Agatha laughed loud, clapping her hands together. Her laughter dying out as her gaze settled on you. You got up, coming closer to her. Agatha smiled sweetly back at you. – “My dearest Y/n.” – she said reaching out to touch you. Only for her hand to go right through you. Frustrating her that she couldn’t touch you. – “What will you do now?” – you asked her watching her still struggle.

Her hand going numerously through your head. – “I’ll stick around. Mentor the little one.” – she wiggled her fingers to Billy over your shoulder. Billy scoffed loud, crossing his arms. Agatha swallowed nervously, feeling your gaze at her. – “And redeem myself to you.” – she added. You curled up a smile, holding up three fingers. – “Coven three.” – Agatha filled in with a smile.

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[salmonballsss]

The Violet Hour

(Chapter 3)

You are a young, awkward historian obsessed with the Salem witch trials. One name repeats through obscure documents: Agatha Harkness. She's not supposed to exist anymore. But when you find a book authored in her name and follow the trail to a remote New England town, you're met with a woman who looks nothing like she belongs in your century—and who wants absolutely nothing to do with you…

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Warnings: None yet.

Once you walked in, closing the purple door behind you, the place smelled like something between cedarwood and lavender. The fireplace wasn’t lit, but the air still carried a hint of something warm. Lived in. Slightly arcane, though you couldn’t explain why.

She didn’t look at you as she walked toward a table strewn with books and a half-finished crossword. Her tone was offhanded.

“So. What exactly do you think you’re going to find here, Miss…?”

You quickly gave the woman your name, clutching the book tighter to your chest. “I’m just trying to understand who you are. Your book—your voice—it doesn’t read like a historian. It reads like a witness.”

She turned at that. Slowly.

“You think I’m a witness to something from 1692?” she said, arching an eyebrow. Her lips twitched in something like amusement. “That would make me, what… three hundred and thirty?” She tilted her head. “Not bad for my age.” Agatha muttered out sarcastically and hou fought the urge to roll your eyes.

“I didn’t mean— I’m not saying you’re her . Just that… your name. Agatha Harkness. It shows up in old records. Handwritten notes. It’s in footnotes that shouldn’t exist. A photograph on the Titanic that looks just like you. I just thought—maybe you’re connected somehow. Family, maybe.”

Agatha stared at you.

Then— “It’s a common name,” she said easily. “I assume you’ve heard of John Smith?”

You flushed. “Right. Of course.”

She walked past you, brushing a hand along the back of a leather chair as she went. “And the photograph?” Almost demanding you to answer.

“An ancestor?” you offered.

Her expression didn’t change. “Clearly.”

You tried to read something in her tone, her posture, anything—but she was unreadable. Completely.

You’d come here for answers, but now that you were face to face with her, every answer felt like a dead end disguised as an open door.

Still, as she poured herself a cup of tea and didn’t offer you one, you couldn’t stop the low thrum in your chest. Some combination of awe, fear, and very inconvenient attraction. You swallowed it down like bile and tried to focus.

You were here for your thesis…

For answers. 

Agatha moved further into the house, not even looking back to see if you were following.

You were. 

You trailed after her until you entered a living room. Homey and cozy? Sure. But everything in the house looked older—and from a few different eras.

Agatha sat on a deep green couch, setting her tea onto the oak office table before leaning back and crossing her legs.

One thing you'd noticed about Agatha is that nshe oozed confidence. You watched as she quirked a brow at you while you stood there awkwardly, realizing—once again—you were staring.

You cleared your throat, about to speak, but Agatha cut you off.

“If you're gonna keep standing there like a lost puppy, I’d suggest you leave to save us both some time.” Agatha’s tone was quick—almost daring you to keep pestering her. But she’d let you into her house… right?

You quickly cleared your throat again and walked over, deciding on a chair rather than the couch Agatha currently occupied. You’d deemed that too intimate for a first meeting.

“The Salem Witch Trials…” you started as you sat down, not fully relaxing into the red armchair but enough to try and seem confident against the blue eyed woman currently staring into your soul.

You set your bag down at your feet, the book you once held to your chest now resting in your lap.

You blinked a few times. “I’ve been writing a thesis on it for the past few months…” Your brow furrowed in thought. “And I’ve never—well, I’ve read many books, let me tell you that. Sleepless nights…” you laugh awkwardly.

You cast a glance at Agatha, who did not seem impressed nor intrigued in the slightest. But you saw a hint of a smirk on her lips, which gave you a small indication she was at least listening.

“But your book…” You reached down, running a hand over the cover, tracing the raised title as you had done many times before—a now subconscious habit. “I’ve never read anything like it. I felt like I was there with you. And you were quoting things as if you were there.”

You started to get weird again, obviously she wasn't there. You then had to take a breath to reel it in.

“I was just wondering… can I at least ask you some questions?” You picked at your nails, your brow finally unfurrowing as you looked at Agatha. “Pick your brain a bit…?” you squeaked out.

Agatha slowly sipped her tea, her lips curling around the edge of the mug before she set it down with a low hum. As if telling you to continue.

You swallowed. Your fingers tapped once against the book in your lap before stilling.

“So,” you began, “do you think the Salem Trials were more about hysteria or… control?”

There was a pause. You weren’t sure if it was intentional or just her being difficult. Probably both.

Agatha tilted her head slightly, eyes narrowing—not in confusion, more like she was sizing you up.

“Hysteria, control…” she murmured, like she was tasting the words. “Men.” She met your gaze. “Take your pick.”

You blinked. “So all three?”

“Don’t be greedy,” she replied, settling back into the couch with that same infuriating, amused expression.

You scratched at the back of your neck, Quickly you grabbed your pen and notebook from your bag, then scribbled something into it, just to avoid looking like a complete idiot. You didn’t even know what you wrote. Probably a grocery list.

You tried again.

“What about Tituba?” you asked. “Most accounts either portray her as a manipulative outsider or a total victim. You wrote about her like—like she was something else entirely. Not pitied. Not demonized.”

Agatha looked… almost bored. But her fingers tapped once against her teacup, your eyes couldn't help but follow the movement, her veiny hands flexed for a moment and you shifted in your seat before looking at agatha once more.

 A flicker.

“She was smart,” she said simply. “She knew what they wanted and gave it to them. That’s not weakness, dear, that’s survival.”

You stared.

“That’s not how most scholars describe her,” you said.

Agatha shrugged. “Then most scholars are lazy.”

You didn’t know whether to laugh or thank her or argue. So you wrote that down too. Her quote. Most scholars are lazy.

A moment passed. You could feel her watching you. You hated how aware you were of it.

You cleared your throat. “So, you don’t think any of the girls were actually bewitched? Just panic? Lies?”

She didn’t answer. Not right away.

Then, slowly— too slowly—Agatha leaned forward, resting her elbows on her knees, and looked you directly in the eye.

“Do you?” she asked.

You opened your mouth, then closed it again.

“I… I think it’s complicated,” you said. “There were so many forces at play—religion, power, fear of the unknown. The Puritans saw witches everywhere. Even in their own daughters.”

Agatha smiled, but it wasn’t a warm thing. “People haven’t changed much.”

You nodded before realizing you weren’t sure if that was comforting or deeply terrifying.

“I guess that’s true,” you muttered, glancing back down at your notes.

You didn’t ask again about the photograph. Or the footnotes. Or the fact that you were now 90% sure she was lying to you but somehow also the most honest person you’d ever met.

Instead, you said, “I have more questions.”

Agatha leaned back. “Of course you do.”

She didn’t tell you to leave.

So you kept asking.

---

You’d picked Agatha’s brain for 45 minutes, scribbling furiously into your slightly worn down notebook. You definitely needed a new one soon. The poor thing was hanging on by the spine with the amount you’d dumped into it over the past two weeks. Theories. Half-thoughts. Questions that spiraled into other questions.

The Salem Witch Trials, of course. The main subject. Always the anchor.  

But also… her.  

Agatha.

There were now entire pages dedicated to her — quotes, details, even tiny doodles in the margins when you were thinking too hard. Her phrasing. Her sharp turns of speech. The way she never quite answered you directly, and yet somehow still left you feeling like she had.

You sat curled in the same deep red armchair, thumbing absently through your pages, eyes darting upward when Agatha let out a bored sigh.

“You done picking my so-called brain yet, little historian?” she asked, taking a final sip from her now undoubtedly cold tea. Her voice was dry as ever, with a faint lilt of mockery. She set the mug down on the low table in front of her and fixed you with a look.

Were you done? Honestly, it felt like you’d only just scratched the surface. Everything she’d said was… well, what was it? Vague? Sharp? Disarming?

“Look, I don’t have all day for an interview, kid,” she said, already standing. She moved across the room with the kind of unhurried elegance that made it feel like she had all the time in the world — even while insisting she didn’t. Her mug in hand, she vanished into what you assumed was the kitchen.

You blinked.  

Was this an interview?  

And ‘all day’? You glanced at your phone. Twenty minutes? No, wait. Forty-five?  

God, had it really been that long?

It was like her house bent time around the edges. The space felt still and strange — not in a bad way, exactly. Just... immersive. As if you’d wandered into a lion’s den, and now the lion was stretching, getting bored.

To be fair, you didn’t exactly have a right to be here. You’d tracked her down like some history-crazed lunatic and all but shown up on her doorstep, book in hand, eyes wide, mouth ready to ask too much. And now here you were — curled up in her parlor like you belonged there, most likely overstaying your welcome.

Slowly, you stood, placing your notebook gently on the seat of the armchair before following her.

There was something about her — a gravity, a pull — and you couldn’t help but move toward it.

You stepped into the kitchen and paused.

It was spacious, but not in a modern, sterile kind of way. The walls were lined with deep green cabinetry, some with glass-paned doors that revealed neatly stacked old ceramic dishes and spice jars labeled in looping handwriting. Copper pans hung from a wrought iron rack above a butcher block island that looked worn in, lived-in. The windows were tall and arched, framed by heavy curtains pulled back just enough to let the gray afternoon light filter in. Everything was still. Soft.

The lavender scent hung heavier here than in the rest of the house, layered with something warmer — tea leaves, maybe, and the faintest note of smoke. Old wood. Time.

And there she stood at the sink, rinsing her mug like it was the most natural thing in the world.

Your eyes lingered.  

She was taller than you — that much was obvious — but there was more to it than that. There was a presence to her, something that filled the room without effort. You couldn’t seem to look away.

As if sensing your gaze, Agatha spoke, still facing the window.

“The clouds are getting dark,” she said casually. “You should head back to wherever you came from if you don’t want to get drenched.”

Then, after a beat, she turned to glance at you over her shoulder — and caught you staring, wide-eyed, heat rushing to your cheeks.

“Plus..” She adds “Your questions are starting to give me a headache.”

Ouch.  

That one stung.

You swallowed hard and forced a tight smile. “Right. Okay. Uh—I'll get out of your hair then.” You mumbled it, not wanting to admit you didn’t actually want to leave.

Agatha only hummed, her gaze sweeping over you once more. Her eyes lingered — just for a second — before she turned back to the sink, finishing her rinse with unbothered grace.

You took that as your cue.

Back in the living room, you grabbed your bag and made your way to the front door, hesitating for a moment with your hand on the knob. Were you supposed to thank her? For what, exactly?

“Uh… thanks again!” you called out, your voice a little too high, a little awkward.

Silence.  

Just the wind outside and the gentle clink of dishes.

Defeated, you slipped out the purple door with a sigh. So much for going with the flow.

You hadn’t realized how warm Agatha’s house was until the chill of Hollow Wood slapped you in the face. You shuddered and pulled your coat tighter, heading down the gravel path as the wind stirred the trees.

You’d left her house with more questions than answers.  

Obviously.

You huffed as your boots crunched beneath the willow branches, heading back toward town. The sun was long gone behind the clouds, and fat droplets of rain had started to fall. Long shadows stretched across the trail, and you were only now realizing how stiff your shoulders were from sitting on edge the whole time.

Agatha was… infuriating.

Every time you asked a question, she gave you a half answer or tossed another question right back at you, like some kind of philosophical dodgeball match. She was clever. Sharp. Impossible to read.  

Maddening.

But the worst part?

You’d found yourself losing track of your own sentences more than once. Something about the way she watched you — sharp, impassive, like she was dissecting you for sport. Like you were the curiosity in the room.

And the way she smiled. Barely. Just enough to throw you off.

You’d tripped over your words at least three times. Maybe four.  

Ugh.

You tugged your jacket tighter, hoping the wind might cool your face down. You weren’t into her. You didn’t even know her. It was just—she was…

Unsettling.  

In that elegant, soul reading, casually intimidating kind of way.

You shook your head as you reached the edge of the stone bridge and stepped onto the trail that would lead you back to the main road.

And that’s when you saw it.

That same crow.

Perched on a low branch at the edge of the path, like it had been waiting.  

Watching.  

Just like before.

You slowed your pace.

“…Okay,” you muttered. “That’s not creepy at all.”

---

Once you’d made it back to the musty, mildew scented hotel room, you collapsed facefirst onto the bed with a groan.

Your thoughts were a mess. Scattered. Loud.

And all of them were about one thing.  

One person.  

Agatha. 

The only sound in the room was the relentless pounding of rain against the windows. She’d been right, of course — it had started pouring not even ten minutes after you’d left. Did that mean she’d been looking out for you? Maybe even taken a liking to you?

You hoped so… even if she’d practically told you that you were a pain in the ass before you left.

Still. You chewed on a fingernail, eyes unfocused, turning over every word she’d said. Beneath all the sarcasm and smug deflections, you’d actually managed to get a few things out of her. A list of historic sites worth visiting — real, tangible places tied to the Salem Witch Trials: the Memorial, the Witch House, Rebecca Nurse’s homestead, Proctor’s Ledge. All out here. Rural. Real.

You sighed, tugging your fingers from your mouth and forcing yourself up from the bed. Your bag was still damp from the walk back, though not nearly as drenched as you would’ve been if you’d stayed any longer. 

Small victories.

Shuffling to your slightly overstuffed duffel — still half zipped from the night before — you pulled out an oversized sweater and a pair of soft sweatpants. There was no way you were leaving again tonight. Maybe tomorrow, if the rain let up, you’d head into the main part of town and pick up an umbrella.

For now, dry clothes. Comfort. Focus. 

You changed quickly, wincing a little as your damp shirt peeled off your skin. The sweater from home felt infinitely better. And for a second, you could almost forget about her. 

Almost.

You padded over to the small desk the hotel room offered — rickety, but serviceable — and pulled your laptop from its bag. Your thesis wasn’t going to write itself.

Fifteen pages in. Not bad for something you’d only started a couple months ago. The topic of the Salem witch trials had gripped you hard since your very first college lecture. Everyone else had groaned when the professor brought it up, but you’d leaned forward in your seat like you were being told a ghost story.

There was something about it — the darkness, the injustice, the hysteria — that pulled you in like a spell.

Yes. Pun fully intended.

Once the screen lit up, you opened the doc and did a quick skim for typos or places to plug in new info. That was when you remembered — you needed your notebook. The overused thing where you'd scrawled every quote, every theory, every offhanded Agathaism you could remember. Even a few doodles in the margins from when your brain got too loud. You've loaded it full of everything Witch trials related since and before you'd even started your thesis.

You reached for your bag again and started rummaging.

Nothing. 

You frowned and dug deeper. Still nothing.

You grabbed the whole thing and turned it upside down, dumping the contents out onto the desk with a loud, chaotic clatter. 

Note cards. Pens. Crumpled receipts. Agatha’s book — Fire, Bone, and Silence: A Study in the Salem Trials — stared up at you like it was mocking you.

But no notebook.

No. No. No no no no no.

You shot up from the desk, heart pounding, and scanned the entire room — the bed, the nightstand, under the desk, back to the duffel, under the bed. Then repeated it once more just to be safe. As if suddenly it would come out of hiding.

Still nothing.

“Okay, no. This can’t be happening—” you whispered, half to yourself, half to the storm outside. You sat on the edge of the bed, your hands tangled in your hair, breathing too fast. “How could you be so stupid?! You lost it — you lost —”

But then you stopped.

Your breath caught in your throat.

You remembered.

That deep red armchair.

Agatha’s House.

You left it there.

Shit. 

You sank lower into the bed like it might swallow you whole. Your entire brain, your work, your research — it was all in that notebook. And now it was sitting in the house of the unsettling yet the most stunning woman you’d ever met.

You couldn’t go back tonight. Not with the rain coming down sideways and thunder rattling the windows. You’d be soaked. And worse, you’d have to see her again. If this time she'd thought you were a pest you couldn't help but think what'd she say if you came back. You sigh out.

Tomorrow , you thought, burying your face in your hands. Tomorrow, you’d go back.   

You’d have to.

Whether you were ready or not.

---

You woke up the next morning with a very clear goal in mind.

Do not go back to Agatha’s.

At least… not right away.

The notebook would still be there. Probably. Hopefully. Maybe. Unless she’d already read it, judged it, burned it, and was now on her way to get a restraining order.  

You winced at the thought.

No. You needed to clear your head. Recenter. Be Normal for like, five minutes.

So, instead of marching back to her house — that house hidden deep in the forest of Hollow Wood, ominous as hell — and embarrassing yourself even further, you threw on jeans, a hoodie, and headed into town. The rain had slowed to a faint drizzle — just enough to be annoying, but not enough to warrant a full breakdown.

You stopped into a little hardware slash everything shop near the edge of the square and bought an umbrella. It was plain black and three dollars overpriced, but it made you feel like you had your life together. Umbrellas were for people who had plans. For people who had dignity. For people who hadn’t left their entire personality in the living room of a woman who may or may not be a supernatural cryptid.

After that, you wandered the streets a bit. The town was… small. Quaint. The kind of place that clung to its colonial roots like a badge of honor — brick storefronts, hand painted signs, too many antique shops.

The same café you’d gone to when you first arrived in this godforsaken town caught your eye, so you ducked inside, approaching the same woman who had been there the day before.

You cleared your throat to get her attention as she cleaned an espresso machine. “Excuse me,” you said, shooting her a small, friendly smile.

“Can I get an iced latte and a bagel, please?” A classic order, sure — but you never claimed to be overly unique.

She nodded and told you she'd call your number when it was ready.

You chose the same seat you had taken the day before. Tried to look mysterious and intellectual.

Failed.

Because the entire time your food was being made, your thoughts were on her. 

Agatha.

Specifically, your completely overworked notebook, probably sitting in her living room right now. Alone. Exposed. Open.

And if she had opened it—

“Oh my God,” you muttered, dragging a hand down your face.

She’d definitely read it. Right? She seemed like the type. She had that nosy old librarian energy. That smug, “I know everything about you and now I’m going to mock you for sport” kind of vibe.

And if she read it, then she saw everything. 

All your scattered notes. Your highlighted quotes. Your overly emotional reactions to her book. That one half page theory about how she might be the actual Agatha Harkness, alive for centuries, shape shifting her way through history.

Well — maybe more than half a page. Maybe ten…

Oh. And the vampire werewolf hybrid theory. Right.

In your defense, you’d been severely sleep deprived when you wrote that one. And hopped up on espresso. And possibly having a very minor existential breakdown.

Still. 

The worker called out your number and you slid out of your chair to go fetch it, sighing a little under your breath.

Once you’d stuck a straw into your drink, you returned to your table and took a much needed bite of your bagel. You hadn’t realized how hungry you really were.

You glanced out the window, trying to ward away the thoughts but…

The embarrassment was acid in your chest.

What if she thought you were insane? What if she laughed?

What if she didn’t laugh?

You groaned and slumped back in your seat.

This was fine. Totally fine.

You’d just keep delaying. Maybe you could go see one of the historic sites she’d told you about. Take some notes. Reclaim some dignity. Or cry in the cemetery like a proper academic.

But eventually, you’d have to go back. You’d have to face that… that horrid woman.

You took another bite of your bagel.

Maybe Agatha didn’t see it at all? She’d seemed pretty bored with your presence when you were there. No way she'd read through your notebook, even if she had seen it.

And what would she need with your notebook anyhow? She seemed perfectly knowledgeable on the topic herself. Hell, she knew more than you did — and you were a historian writing a thesis on it.

You never did get to ask if she was a historian while you were there…

Maybe this time around— 

No. No, no, no. 

Not this time around.

You were just going to knock on her door, ask if you’d left anything behind, collect it, and never bother her again.

Even if she’d clung to your brain.

Branded to it. 

And it wasn’t just the book, or the attitude, or even her stupid perfect cheekbones — it was her . The mystery. The way she knew so much about the Witch Trials. Like, way more than any random recluse should.

But was she a historian? You didn’t know. Because instead of asking her literally any useful questions, you sat there like a starstruck idiot, doting over her book like a fan.

Who was this woman?

What was her lore? Her history? Anything ?

She’d told you the name kept popping up through history because it was common. Said the photo from the Titanic era — the one that looked eerily like her — was just an ancestor. A coincidence.

But now…

Had she been lying?

Was Agatha Harkness really an ancestor?

Or just a convenient name?

Wait. 

Now that you think about it… who the fuck has that name?

That’s no common name.

You choke on your coffee and nearly aspirate on your own spiraling thoughts. Calm down. Calm down. 

Deep breath.

If only you had your notebook to look back on… to help out your wandering thoughts. But no. You had to be a dumbass and leave it at the woman’s house.

Leaning back in your chair, you take another bite of your bagel, setting it down on the café’s glass plate before pulling out your phone.

No way that was a common name… unless we were dealing with a McLovin from Superbad type of situation.

Slowly, you type into the search bar — just like you’d done a week or so ago now:

Agatha Harkness.

Then you add on:

Is it a common name?

You press your thumb into the screen, willing the device to search the web.

You take a sip of your coffee.

The first thing it says:

No, Agatha Harkness is not a common name. The name is not a widely used first or last name in general.

Your eyes widen.

That lying son of a—

Your thoughts are cut short when the café bell dings, and you jolt in your seat slightly. Head whipping up to see who walked in. As if there would be Agatha herself walking in with her piercingly hot gaze on you.

Just a group of teens.

You sigh again, deeper this time — the kind of sigh that feels like it comes from your soul. At this rate, you were going to give yourself premature wrinkles. Stress lines at twenty four. 

Fantastic.

You turn off your phone, set it facedown on the café table, and finish your lunch in pensive silence.

Bagel, coffee, existential dread — a balanced meal.

Next Chapter

[zapreportsblog]

Can I request platonic Carlisle x child fem witch reader (like 14-15, she ages really slowly), Carlisle saved her from being killed during the Salem Witch Trials? He cares for her so much and since she’s the only one who sleeps in the Cullen clan, he sometimes watches her sleep as if protecting her or something. And he acts somewhat protective of her after finding out she’s Seth’s imprint?

❝the witch hybrid and her companion❞

✭ pairing : father Carlisle Cullen x reader x imprint Seth Clearwater

✭ fandom : twilight

✭ summary : (y/n) is a young witch who Carlisle had saved from the Salem witch trials, she had been been on the verge of being fully brunt to death when he had grabbed and rescued her, she was fifteen when he had turnt her thus making her the first hybrid of both witch and vampire species.

✭ authors note : this shit so long I gotta make a part 2 because I wasn’t done writing

✭ twilight masterlist

The year was 1692, and the small town of Salem was ablaze with fear and suspicion. The Salem Witch Trials had gripped the community, turning neighbor against neighbor, friend against friend. Whispers of witchcraft echoed through the narrow, winding streets like a curse.

In the midst of this hysteria, a young witch named (Y/N) found herself ensnared in the web of accusations. She was a mere fifteen years old, with (dark/light) (h/c) hair and hypnotizing (e/c) eyes that held the secrets of centuries past. Her magical abilities had manifested early, and she had done her best to hide them, but the fervor of the witch hunt had spared no one.

One fateful evening, as the moon hung low in the darkened sky, the town's fervor reached its peak. (Y/N) was dragged from her humble cottage by an angry mob, her hands bound, and the scent of burning wood filled the air. The townsfolk were determined to put an end to the supposed evil that had plagued their lives.

The makeshift gallows stood tall in the center of town, a grim reminder of the collective madness that had taken hold. A wooden stake awaited (Y/N), and the flames that danced around it cast eerie shadows on her pale, terrified face.

As the crowd jeered and cursed, the flames were lit, and the stake began to smolder. (Y/N) let out a piercing scream as the searing pain coursed through her body. She was on the brink of death, her skin blistering and her vision fading.

But then, a figure emerged from the shadows, moving with preternatural grace and speed. Carlisle Cullen, a vampire with a heart that still beat for compassion, could not bear to witness this gruesome spectacle. He had heard rumors of witches in Salem and had come to investigate, hoping to prevent further tragedy.

In an instant, Carlisle reached (Y/N)'s side. With a strength that belied his gentle appearance, he tore the wooden stake from her chest. The townsfolk gasped in shock as they beheld a young man of ethereal beauty and otherworldly strength.

Carlisle cradled the near-lifeless (Y/N) in his arms and vanished into the night, leaving behind the chaos and confusion of the mob. He knew that there was only one way to save her now—to grant her the immortality of a vampire.

As they fled into the wilderness, (Y/N) clung to consciousness, her body burned and broken. She whispered a faint thank you to the stranger who had appeared like a guardian angel in her darkest hour. Little did she know that this mysterious savior would change the course of her life forever.

In the moonlit forest, Carlisle Cullen made a solemn vow. He would teach (Y/N) to control her newfound powers, guide her through the complexities of immortal life, and protect her from the world that had once condemned her. Together, they would find redemption and forge a bond that would withstand the ages.

Carlisle had taken a great risk when he saved (Y/N) from the clutches of death during the Salem Witch Trials. He had severed ties with the Volturi long ago, seeking a life that adhered to his moral compass. His choice to create a vampire out of (Y/N), who still possessed her magical abilities, was a secret he needed to protect at all costs.

The struggles were immediate. (Y/N)'s powers, now amplified by her vampiric nature, were dangerously unpredictable. At times, her emotions would trigger bursts of magic that could send objects flying or set the forest ablaze. Keeping her abilities hidden from both the human world and the vampire authorities became an arduous task.

Carlisle spent countless nights helping (Y/N) gain control over her newfound powers. He was patient, guiding her through the nuances of her magic, teaching her to harness it without drawing attention. Together, they honed her skills in secrecy, for they knew that revealing her true nature could lead to disastrous consequences.

As the years passed, Carlisle and (Y/N) developed a bond that ran deeper than blood. They became a family of two, sharing their eternal existence and the burden of concealing her abilities. It was a lonely existence, but they clung to the hope that they could find others like them, vampires who shared their values and accepted (Y/N) despite her magical nature.

Their quest for companionship led them on a journey across the continent. They followed whispers and rumors, searching for those who might understand their unique situation. It was during this quest that they stumbled upon a coven unlike any other.

In a remote, wooded area, they encountered people on the verge of dying such as Edward, Esme, Rosalie, Jasper, Emmett, and Alice.

Together, they navigated the challenges of their unique existence, supporting each other through the trials of immortality and the constant threat of the Volturi's scrutiny. As they honed their abilities and shared their stories, they discovered the true meaning of family – a bond forged not by blood but by choice and shared values.

Their coven became a sanctuary, a place where each member could be their authentic selves without fear of judgment or persecution. And as they faced the world together, they knew that their unity was their greatest strength, a testament to the power of love, acceptance, and the enduring spirit of those who dared to defy the darkness that sought to consume them.

The year was 2005, and the town of Forks had remained a quiet, secluded haven for the Cullen family. (Y/N), now a hybrid of a witch and vampire, appeared eternally fifteen but was wise beyond her years. Her days were spent in the cozy Cullen home, where Esme provided her with a homeschooling education tailored to her unique needs.

Yet, there was a part of (Y/N) that longed for more than the confines of their home. She yearned for the normalcy of teenage life, for the bustling hallways of a high school, and for the companionship of her siblings. Carlisle remained as protective as ever, reluctant to expose her to the unpredictable world outside, but he couldn't deny her the occasional visits to Forks High School.

One crisp afternoon, (Y/N) stood by the school's parking lot, waiting for her siblings to emerge from their classes. She watched as the students filed out, their laughter and chatter filling the air. Her heart ached for the chance to experience such simple joys.

Suddenly, a tiny whirlwind of energy appeared before her, and she smiled as Alice materialized in front of her. Alice's golden eyes sparkled with excitement, and she greeted her sister with a grin.

"(Y/N), you won't believe it," Alice chirped, her voice filled with anticipation.

Arching an eyebrow, (Y/N) replied, "Believe what, Alice?"

With a playful twirl, Alice continued, "Life just got even more interesting in Forks High School."

(Y/N) couldn't help but be intrigued. "How so?"

Alice leaned in conspiratorially, her eyes gleaming with mischief. "There's a new girl at the school."

(Y/N) raised an eyebrow, intrigued by Alice's enthusiasm. "A new girl? Why is that so exciting?"

Alice's eyes widened as she explained, "Because, dear sister, this new girl is different. I've seen flashes of her future, and it's...uncertain. There's something extraordinary about her, something that might just shake up our tranquil little town."

(Y/N) considered Alice's words, her curiosity piqued. She had always trusted Alice's visions, and this revelation promised an unexpected twist in their otherwise peaceful existence.

As the rest of their siblings joined them in the parking lot, (Y/N) shared Alice's revelation. They exchanged glances filled with curiosity and anticipation. Life in Forks was about to become more intriguing, and the Cullen family was ready to face whatever challenges the new girl's arrival might bring.

The year was 2005, and the town of Forks had remained a quiet, secluded haven for the Cullen family. (Y/N), now a hybrid of a witch and vampire, appeared eternally fifteen but was wise beyond her years. Her days were spent in the cozy Cullen home, where Esme provided her with a homeschooling education tailored to her unique needs.

Yet, there was a part of (Y/N) that longed for more than the confines of their home. She yearned for the normalcy of teenage life, for the bustling hallways of a high school, and for the companionship of her siblings. Carlisle remained as protective as ever, reluctant to expose her to the unpredictable world outside, but he couldn't deny her the occasional visits to Forks High School.

One crisp afternoon, (Y/N) stood by the school's parking lot, waiting for her siblings to emerge from their classes. She watched as the students filed out, their laughter and chatter filling the air. Her heart ached for the chance to experience such simple joys.

Suddenly, a tiny whirlwind of energy appeared before her, and she smiled as Alice materialized in front of her. Alice's golden eyes sparkled with excitement, and she greeted her sister with a grin.

"(Y/N), you won't believe it," Alice chirped, her voice filled with anticipation.

Arching an eyebrow, (Y/N) replied, "Believe what, Alice?"

With a playful twirl, Alice continued, "Life just got even more interesting in Forks High School."

(Y/N) couldn't help but be intrigued. "How so?"

Alice leaned in conspiratorially, her eyes gleaming with mischief. "There's a new girl at the school."

(Y/N) raised an eyebrow, intrigued by Alice's enthusiasm. "A new girl? Why is that so exciting?"

Alice's eyes widened as she explained, "Because, dear sister, this new girl is different. I've seen flashes of her future, and it's...uncertain. There's something extraordinary about her, something that might just shake up our tranquil little town."

(Y/N) considered Alice's words, her curiosity piqued. She had always trusted Alice's visions, and this revelation promised an unexpected twist in their otherwise peaceful existence.

As the rest of their siblings joined them in the parking lot, (Y/N) shared Alice's revelation. They exchanged glances filled with curiosity and anticipation. Life in Forks was about to become more intriguing, and the Cullen family was ready to face whatever challenges the new girl's arrival might bring.

Edward had long been intrigued by Bella Swan, the human girl who had captured his heart. He knew the time had come to introduce her to his family, the Cullens. With a mixture of anticipation and apprehension, he arrived at the Cullen residence with Bella by his side.

The Cullen home exuded an air of elegance and tranquility as Edward and Bella entered. Carlisle and Esme, the matriarch and patriarch of the family, stood together, their welcoming smiles putting Bella at ease. Alice, as ever, bounced with enthusiasm, eager to greet the newcomer.

Rosalie, the beautiful but distant blonde, maintained her standoffish demeanor. Emmett, her jovial and easygoing husband, offered a warm and friendly greeting. Jasper, with his polite distance, appeared cordial yet reserved.

As Bella took in the room full of unique and ethereal beings, her nerves were palpable. Edward gently squeezed her hand, offering silent reassurance.

Edward turned to Bella, his arm draped around her, and gestured toward the youngest member of the family. "(Y/N)," he began, "I'd like you to meet Bella Swan."

(Y/N) stepped forward, her emerald eyes twinkling with curiosity and warmth. "Hello, Bella," she greeted with a genuine smile.

Bella returned the smile, though her gaze flickered with surprise as she took in (Y/N)'s youthful appearance. "Hi, (Y/N). Nice to meet you."

Edward, ever the attentive brother, chimed in, "Bella, (Y/N) is homeschooled. She's rather sensitive emotionally, and we want to ensure she's comfortable."

Bella nodded, not questioning the explanation, and (Y/N) added, "It's lovely to meet someone new. I don't often get the chance to make friends outside the family."

As the conversation flowed, Bella and (Y/N) discovered shared interests. They both had a deep love for nature and a passion for ballet. They exchanged stories about their experiences, and (Y/N) found herself drawn to Bella's genuine and kind-hearted nature.

Alice, always eager to foster connections, joined in their conversation with her trademark enthusiasm. Jasper remained observant but distant, his empathic nature making him cautious around newcomers. Rosalie, on the other hand, kept her distance but couldn't help but sneak occasional glances at Bella, her curiosity getting the better of her.

As the evening unfolded, the Cullens' initial uncertainties about Bella began to fade. It was clear that she brought a light into their home, and her connection with (Y/N) was a pleasant surprise.

Though the Cullens were a family of immortal vampires, they had managed to create a sense of belonging and unity. With Bella's arrival, the dynamics shifted once more, adding a new layer of complexity to their existence. Little did they know that this human girl would play a significant role in their future, bringing challenges and joys they could never have anticipated.

The bond between (Y/N) and Bella had grown stronger since their first meeting at the Cullen household. They shared countless hours talking about everything from books to ballet, and their friendship had become an unbreakable connection.

One sunny afternoon, Bella decided to introduce (Y/N) to a friend from her other life in Forks, someone who was quite different from the Cullen family. She took (Y/N) to the nearby La Push reservation, where she introduced her to Jacob Black.

Jacob, a tall and lanky young man with a warm smile, greeted Bella and her new friend with enthusiasm. (Y/N) was immediately struck by his friendly and down-to-earth nature. She found herself drawn to his easygoing demeanor, which contrasted with the graceful elegance of her vampire family.

As they sat in the shade of a towering tree, (Y/N) and Jacob began to chat. She learned that Jacob had a passion for fixing cars and motorcycles, an interest he'd picked up from his father. It was an unusual hobby for a young man on the brink of shifting into a werewolf, but Jacob loved the mechanical world as much as (Y/N) loved ballet and nature.

"(Y/N), you ever work on cars or bikes?" Jacob asked, his eyes lighting up with excitement.

She shook her head, intrigued by the idea. "No, I've never had the chance, but I'd love to learn."

Jacob grinned, his enthusiasm infectious. "Well, I can teach you if you're interested. We've got an old truck in the garage that's in need of some TLC."

Bella watched as her friend and her new friend connected over a shared interest. It was a heartwarming sight, seeing her worlds collide in such a positive way.

In the days that followed, (Y/N) visited La Push regularly to spend time with Jacob. She learned how to wield wrenches and navigate the inner workings of an engine. She watched with fascination as he effortlessly fixed motorcycles and patiently explained the mechanics behind each repair.

As (Y/N) delved into this new hobby, she couldn't help but notice the parallel between her time with Jacob and the moments she had observed between Rosalie and Emmett as they worked on cars together. She marveled at the beauty of human experiences and how they transcended the boundaries of her immortal life.

Her friendship with Jacob deepened, and she treasured the moments spent working on engines and sharing stories under the open sky. In those moments, (Y/N) realized that bonds could be formed beyond the supernatural world of vampires and werewolves, and that the connections she forged with humans were just as significant and meaningful.

The year had turned to 2006, and the bonds between (Y/N), Bella, and Jacob had grown stronger since (Y/N) started learning about cars and motorcycles with him. However, a shadow had fallen over their friendship.

Jacob had become distant, and Bella couldn't understand why. She was tired of being ignored, and one day, she decided to confront him with (Y/N) by her side.

They arrived at Jacob's house, and the atmosphere was tense. Bella knew something was amiss, and she was determined to get answers. As they approached the house, they heard roughhousing and laughter coming from the backyard.

Bella's frustration was evident as she muttered, "Enough is enough. I need to know what's going on."

(Y/N) nodded in agreement, her concern mirrored in her eyes. They made their way to the backyard, where they were met with an unexpected sight. Paul, Jared, and Sam, all shirtless, were playfully wrestling in the grass.

Bella's patience had run thin, and she spoke up, "Jacob, we need to talk."

The laughter ceased as the three boys turned to look at the girls. Sam, with his wisdom and responsibility as the pack's alpha, stepped forward. "What's this about, Bella?"

Jacob stood nearby, his expression guarded. Bella's frustration boiled over, and she finally confronted him, "You've been avoiding me, Jacob. I want to know why."

Jacob hesitated, his gaze shifting between Bella and his pack members. But it was Paul who decided to speak, his voice dripping with sarcasm, "Well, maybe it's because we've got more important things to do than hang out with vampires."

Bella's eyes widened in shock. She had heard the legends, but this was the first time someone from the Quileute tribe had openly referred to the Cullens as vampires.

A tense silence hung in the air, broken only by Jared's uneasy cough. Jacob's features hardened as he faced Bella, the truth finally out in the open. "Yes, Bella, we know what your family is. We know they're the cold ones."

(Y/N), who had remained quiet until now, felt the tension rise to a breaking point. Her magical abilities had always been a closely guarded secret, but she couldn't stand by as the situation escalated.

Before anyone could react, Bella, driven by anger and hurt, slapped Paul across the face. It was an instinctive reaction, but the consequences were immediate. Paul's body began to tremble, and within moments, he transformed into a massive, russet-colored wolf.

Chaos erupted as the other wolves reacted, growling and snapping at the sudden threat. Jacob, acting on instinct to protect Bella, shifted into his wolf form and leaped between Paul and the girls.

(Y/N), her magical powers flaring to life, sensed the impending danger. She stepped forward, raising her hands, and a shimmering magical shield sprang into existence, surrounding Bella and Jacob, protecting them from the agitated wolves.

The standoff continued for a tense moment until Sam, as the pack's leader, barked a command, and the wolves reluctantly backed down. (Y/N) slowly lowered the shield, and the tension in the air dissipated.

Bella and Jacob were left staring at each other, the truth now laid bare.

The tension in the forest eased as Sam, the alpha of the Quileute wolf pack, intervened and calmed the agitated wolves. He beckoned everyone to follow him back to his cabin, where they could talk more openly.

Jacob turned to Bella, his expression pained. "Bella, try not to stare at Emily too much."

(Y/N) caught Jacob's words and glanced at Bella with curiosity. She followed Jacob's gaze to a woman named Emily who was standing nearby. Bella's reaction was immediate; she was taken aback by the scars on Emily's face.

As they entered Sam's cabin, Bella couldn't help but ask, "What happened to her?"

Sam, understanding the girls' confusion, began to explain. "Emily's scars are a result of a shifter's transformation gone wrong. It's a risk we face when we shift. Sometimes, accidents happen."

(Y/N) listened intently, and as she looked at Emily, her mind flashed back to her own past. She remembered the pain of the flames, the burns on her body, and the scars she had carried before Carlisle had turned her into a vampire. It was a painful memory she rarely revisited.

Sam continued, "We're not just ordinary humans, Bella. We're shape-shifters. We transform into wolves. We've known about the cold ones, the vampires, for a long time, and there's a history of conflict between our kind."

Bella's eyes widened, realizing that the tension between Jacob's pack and her family was deeply rooted. It was a revelation that left her with more questions than answers.

Then, Sam turned to (Y/N), his gaze intense. "And what about you? You smell human, but not quite."

(Y/N) hesitated for a moment before she decided to share her truth. "I'm not just a vampire. I'm also a witch. Carlisle turned me during the Salem Witch Trials to save my life, but I retained my magic."

The room fell silent as Sam processed this revelation. The other members of the pack, including Paul, who had calmed down, overheard the conversation and entered the cabin.

Paul, still uneasy about (Y/N), voiced his concerns. "Sam, she's dangerous. A vampire-witch hybrid? Who knows what she's capable of?"

Sam raised a hand, silencing Paul. He turned back to (Y/N), his eyes steady. "Explain. How do you use your magic?"

(Y/N) took a deep breath and began to recount the story of the Salem Witch Trials, how she had been condemned, and how Carlisle had turned her to save her life. She spoke of the magic she had retained and how she had learned to harness it, to control it.

As her story unfolded, the tension in the room began to ease. Sam and the rest of the pack listened with rapt attention, realizing that (Y/N) was not a threat but someone who had suffered and survived against all odds.

As the conversation in Sam's cabin continued, the atmosphere began to relax, and the tension that had filled the room started to dissipate. The Cullen and the Quileute pack shared stories and experiences, forging a fragile understanding. However, a new presence entered the room, and the dynamics shifted once more.

The door swung open, and Seth Clearwater entered, a sheepish smile on his face. "Sorry I'm late, everyone. Got caught up in patrol duty."

He started to explain further but stopped abruptly as his eyes locked onto (Y/N)'s. Time seemed to stand still for Seth as he made eye contact with her, and a series of vivid flashes inundated his mind.

He saw himself dating (Y/N), their laughter echoing through the forest as they went on hikes, their hands intertwined. He saw tender moments of them kissing under the moonlight, their love stronger than anything he had ever imagined. He even saw himself undergoing a transformation, becoming immortal through (Y/N)'s magic, so they could live out their lives together.

The sudden influx of images left Seth bewildered, his heart racing. He stumbled over his words, his apology fading into silence. It was as if a veil had been lifted, revealing a future he had never known he wanted.

The room fell silent as everyone turned their attention to Seth. It didn't take long for Sam to realize what had occurred. He approached Seth, his expression knowing. "Seth, you've imprinted."

Seth nodded, still dazed by the overwhelming experience. He couldn't tear his gaze away from (Y/N), who had a bewildered yet sympathetic expression on her face.

Bella, having experienced imprinting with Jacob, understood the gravity of the situation. She leaned over to whisper to (Y/N), "It's a Quileute thing. He can't help it. It's like he's bound to you now."

(Y/N) nodded in understanding, feeling a mix of surprise and sympathy for Seth. She had witnessed how powerful imprinting could be and how it could affect someone's life.

Seth, still recovering from the shock, couldn't help but act like a lovesick puppy around (Y/N). He smiled at her, his gaze lingering, and his actions becoming increasingly attentive. It was clear that his world had shifted, and his focus had become solely centered on her.

The room settled back into conversation, but Seth's newfound devotion to (Y/N) remained evident. He was drawn to her like a magnet, his presence a constant reminder of the complexities of the supernatural world they inhabited.

As the evening wore on, the Cullen and the Quileute pack continued to exchange stories and experiences, but now there was an added layer of understanding and acceptance. The bonds forged between them grew stronger, and they realized that in a world filled with secrets and supernatural forces, connections could form in the most unexpected and profound ways.

Bella and (Y/N) headed back to the Cullens' house, the forest surrounding them bathed in the gentle light of the moon. Bella pulled up to the driveway, and (Y/N) stepped out of the car, her thoughts lingering on the revelations of the evening.

As she watched Bella drive off, (Y/N) couldn't help but feel a mix of emotions. She had made new friends, but she was aware of the complications that could arise from her interactions with the outside world. Her hybrid nature, a blend of vampire and witch, held secrets that she needed to protect.

Entering the Cullens' home, (Y/N) was immediately surrounded by her family. Carlisle, Esme, Alice, Edward, Rosalie, Emmett, and Jasper all gathered around her, their expressions a mix of concern and curiosity.

"Where have you been, (Y/N)?" Carlisle's voice held a hint of anger, but also a deep concern. He had always been protective of her, knowing the dangers of the human world and the risks associated with her true nature being exposed.

(Y/N) took a deep breath, her gaze meeting Carlisle's. "I've been hanging out with Bella and Jacob and some new friends I made."

Carlisle's concern deepened. "New friends? (Y/N), you know the risks. Your true nature, both as a vampire and a witch, could be exposed to humans."

(Y/N) nodded, understanding his worries but also eager to share her experiences. "I know, Carlisle, but I've been careful. And I've learned a lot about the Quileute culture and the challenges they face."

Carlisle couldn't help but feel a mix of emotions. He was angry that Bella had taken (Y/N) without informing anyone, concerned about the risks, but also happy that his daughter had made friends outside their family.

However, his world was about to be shaken once more. (Y/N) noticed the change in her father's demeanor and decided it was time to reveal the most significant development of the evening.

"I have something to tell you," she began, her voice tinged with a hint of infatuation. "I've been imprinted on."

Carlisle's eyes widened in shock. "Imprinted? By whom?"

(Y/N) smiled, a lovesick expression in her eyes. "Seth Clearwater."

The room fell silent as the gravity of the situation sunk in. Carlisle realized that his younger daughter had formed a bond that was far deeper and more profound than any ordinary friendship. He knew that an imprint was a powerful connection, one that couldn't be broken.

As (Y/N) continued to share the story of her evening and the imprint, Carlisle's world came crashing down. He had always known that his family's supernatural existence came with complexities, but the idea of his daughter being infatuated with a young shifter left him with a mix of emotions—concern, worry, and a touch of sadness for the challenges that lay ahead.

The Cullens, a family bound by love and acceptance, now faced a new chapter in their extraordinary lives, one that would test their bonds and their ability to navigate the intricate web of supernatural connections.