My Little Shadow: Chapter 13

The greatest storms are chased away by the light

A flash of angry red light lit up the window, like sheet lightning in a thunderstorm.

Victor, the thunderstorm threatening me, was angry and volatile. Dark, angry eyes met mine, unspoken threats within their depths. He was not coping well with Phyllis slipping out of his grasp and, blaming me, sent his rage flying my way.

I met his gaze, sending all his negativity and hostility right back to him. With my protections in place and my clan of spirits around me, I felt no fear of him or others like him.

We stared one another down as he assessed the situation anew, a grudging respect in his eyes.

Victor waved a hand, calling others to join him. Five or six more shadows answered his summons, standing by him like soldiers awaiting orders. The group of disorderly demon-wannabes stood looking in at me, a menacing wall of unsettled spirits, as he and I squared off.

Sean, my mother, Geordie’s grandparents, Jacob and Uncle Hugo surrounded me, their energy a forcefield against Victor and his gang of ruffians. I could feel them probing and poking at me, trying to find the kink in my armour. It was difficult, but I stood tall and strong. Strength and determination welled up inside of me, reinforced by the indomitable spirits around me.

I don’t like to lose. Victor ground the words out between clenched teeth. This is not over. You cannot defeat me. You and yours WILL be mind one day.

An evil grin on his face, he sent me an arrogant wink before shaking his head and fading away, taking his goons with him. A shiver of dreadful anticipation rippled down my spine. There was a small chance he would leave us alone now, but he might not. His final words lodged a splinter of fear in my heart. I wasn’t used to feeling fear from spirit like this. I didn’t like it.

My only hope was he would decide to leave my family alone. He liked easy, uncomplicated situations. The less work he had to do to get what he wanted, the more he liked it. He used Phyllis, and others like her, for that very reason. They helped him torment the living because he exploited their fears and insecurities.

And now Phyllis saw it, too.

Victor walked away from a conflict with me because he was a coward who preyed on vulnerable souls, much like a pedophile preys on children. It would be too difficult for him to go up against me and try to get into our home. He would have had his work cut out for him, and he seemed to have an innate aversion to work.

I sent a jaunty little wave to the window as he faded out of sight. My focus then turned back to those surrounding me. Heart full of gratitude, I thanked them for their unwavering support, both in life and in spirit. I wasn’t strong enough to fight Victor on my own. They stepped in to help me protect my family, which is my main priority.

The spirits around me moved in closer and I found myself enveloped in the world’s largest bear hug. It was a loving, beautiful moment. It comforted and amazed me all at the same time.

Those souls I’d helped through my work with spirit came back to support me when I needed them most. That made the sacrifices I made to help spirit, and there were a few, all worthwhile.

I came out of my meditation at that point, feeling as if I’d been with spirit for an hour or more. In reality, it had only been about twenty minutes. It was difficult to say goodbye again, but exhilarating to know I’d made such a difference in so many lives.

Wiping tears from my eyes, I went into the kitchen for a restorative cup of tea.

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