Breaking a Spell Odd Craft, Part 6.

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Breaking a Spell Odd Craft, Part 6.

by W. W. (William Wymark) Jacobs

EN·~21 minutes·3 chapters

Chapters

3 total
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1909

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List of Illustrations

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BREAKING A SPELL

21:05

Description

In a quiet farming community of 1909, Joe Barlcomb arrives with a steadfast belief in witchcraft, a notion the locals have long dismissed as foolishness. When a series of misfortunes—his wife's broken leg, his children falling ill, and the sudden death of his prized pig—strike the family, Joe becomes convinced that a curse is at work. His growing desperation pits him against skeptical neighbors and the outspoken women of the village, turning his once‑friendly reputation into a source of ridicule.

Desperate for answers, Joe seeks out Mrs. Prince, an elderly woman rumored to be a “white witch.” Living alone near Smith’s farm, she tends to her cats and wields a sharp, unsettling wit that both intrigues and unnerves those who approach her. Their uneasy meeting sets the stage for a clash of old superstitions and practical concerns, as Joe hopes the enigmatic Mrs. Prince might finally lift the darkness hanging over his household.

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Full title

Breaking a Spell Odd Craft, Part 6. Odd Craft, Part 6.

Language

en

Duration

~21 minutes (20K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by David Widger

Release date

2004-04-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

W. W. (William Wymark) Jacobs

W. W. (William Wymark) Jacobs

1863–1943

Best known for the chilling classic "The Monkey’s Paw," this English storyteller had a gift for mixing everyday life with suspense, humor, and a strong sense of place. Much of his work grew out of the dockside world he knew as a boy along the Thames.

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