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[OC] A snippet from a Historical Scifi/Fantasy story I'm writing about the Witch Trials. (drive.google.com)

submitted 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) by RampantParanoia2365@lemmy.world to c/sciencefiction@lemmy.world

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The story takes place in Salem, MA, during the Witch Trials. The scene is a 100% fictional inquisition by the non-fictional Reverend Parris of Salem Village.

As you may gather, I like to have some fun with the dialogue here and there. Link is below.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wPs0s5cTi-fqXq7Ql6jEGecHyvplj1yd/view?usp=sharing

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[–] RampantParanoia2365@lemmy.world 1 points 6 days ago* (last edited 6 days ago)

Ah, but what about a witch who's magic doesn't mean she can just send the Reverend to Mt Everest, or wave a wand and turn the noose into licorice, but she can shift thought patterns, lower a fever, or entangle two pocket mirrors and use them like surveillance cameras? And that's why the story won't break history.

Ok, that last one may be pushing it a bit.