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Demons of the Dark Online Part 1
(Derrick R Williams)

Chapter 1 *** 





Roxy wet her trembling lips as she lit the last black candle on the coffee table. Casting a glance toward the basement door, she picked up a leather-bound tome and opened the yellowed pages. Taking a deep breath, she attempted to calm her thrumming heart as she started the incantation.



Just as she was about to cast the spell, the door swung open, slamming into the wall with a thunderous roar which vibrated through the dank room.



"Mom! Dad!" She said, snapping the book closed as color filled her cheeks. "Why are you back so soon?"



Her parents were scheduled to stay at a friend's house, leaving her to her own devices. They were supposed to return tomorrow morning, not tonight.



"What's this?!" Her father bellowed, gesturing around the room.



Roxy held the large tome in her slender fingers and stayed on her knees by the small table as a large black candle flickered. The ominous candle had strange inscriptions on it and seemed to spread darkness throughout the dim room.



On the floor was a chalk-drawn pentagram with black candles circling it. The tiny flames danced in celebration of the malevolent energy which pulsed through the basement.



"How could you do this!" Her mother's shrill voice was like an ice pick in Roxy's ears. "We've raised you better than this!"



Roxy opened and closed her mouth as frustration tensed her shoulders and neck.

Why were they home so soon? This was my only chance to summon a demon, my next chance won't be for six months. I shouldn't have done this at home. How could I have been such a fool?



Her father stormed inside the circle, smudging up the star, kicking the candles over and shouting as he flailed his large fists in the air.



"There will be no demons in this house!"



Her mother grabbed the books and ripped them to shreds. The look of revulsion on her face and the fury in her eyes made Roxy retreat from the basement to the sanctuary of her room, where she locked the door.