They say I am a witch. When the water froze over, they said I was in league with the devil. How else could it be explained? It had never been this cold before.

Tomorrow I am to burn at the stake. The village will turn out to watch, including him, my lover turned accuser. I did not ask to be seduced by him. If the devil resides here, it is in him.

Tonight they will drink my concoction, slipped into their drinks by those who believe me innocent.

If they insist I am a witch, then I shall live up to their expectation.

Written for Friday Fictioneers hosted by Rochelle Wisoff-Fields (more details HERE). The idea is to write a short story of 100 words based on the photo prompt (above).

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