Our conjure drives the cinematic imagination of Americans like the hags who ride our backs during our darkest nightmares.
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Essence,
Essence,
29 Oct. 2025
Rather than hang out with the two old hags, Cherry decides to try her luck on the stand-up paddleboards with Brigitte and Daniel, but quickly loses her balance.
There’s literal witches and second sight in his plays.
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Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Feb. 2026
Though complete opposites — Ava is from a small town and Lauren comes from the wealthy Cambridge family — the two girls form a bond when they’re both recruited into the Lilith Society, a historic secret group for witches.
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