An hour later the ceremony was ready, the circles cast to hold Sarah in place. Nothing could stop what was to happen.

Elinor had bathed and dressed, this was the last sacrifice she had to perform and she had to be ready. She had removed Sarahs jewellery, her make up and expensive cardigan and sweater set. Now she was just in her white underwear top, it would be easier to slide the blade into her body through this thin garment.

Sarah had begun to stir again so Elinor moved quickly, she moved her 'guest' into the area marked with the circles careful not to destroy any of the markings.

Once she was certain that Sarah was prepared for the sacrifice and fully awake she sat on the cold tiled floor.
"Elinor Maxwell was an innocent, you made her into a killer, you destroyed everything that was pure in her."



Taking a deep breath she recounted what had happened all those years ago and how she had made the pact and the sacrifices, the final sacrifice of which would be Sarah.

"After all you always save the best for last."

With those last words Elinor stood and started the incantation that would summon those who dwelt within the house. Those spirits that hungered and would not be appeased...