Dedications

To her, for always being a good friend. You inspired the earliest version of this story. Thank you.

To him, for showing us that we can achieve our dreams. I still have trouble accepting how soon your story ended. Rest in peace.

Special Thanks

A big thank you to two very special witches for baring their souls and, in the process, helping me ameliorate this version of the story. Her, who taught me how to get to the core of stories and pull out the heart. And her, whose projections inspired me to painstakingly work on improving myself and, as a result, my writing.