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ISBN-10: B08SGMZSYH
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Pages: 525
ISBN-13: 9798589553307
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It all began years ago, with a cursed object, and a teacher who taught a course on the Supernatural. A path he would take, that would soon prove to be the beginning of chilling nightmare, which would continue on, long after his death. This is a story, of an on-going nightmare, for not only his family, but his friends, as well, after his death, the battle is left in their hands to carry on. Continuing where he left off, in a mission to destroy the powers of darkness, deep in the Louisiana Black Bayou. This is the tale of the Devils' curse, where it all began followed by the Beast Within. Come along for the adventure in this ongoing Eleven Part Journey, of excitement, as the battle against evil continues, in all of its forms. Join in the thrills, along with the Leblanc family, and friends, as they continue the teachers mission, to destroy evil where ever it may exist, as that evil seeks to destroy them.
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The Beast Within Me
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Part Eight
It was a warm hot sultry morning in New Orleans, Cheri, Isabella, and Samantha, are cleaning and rearranging the Curio Shoppe. Unpacking new arrivals from their supplier the truck dropped off this morning. Samantha says, I just love these new selections of Tarot cards that came in today’s shipment, they always surprise us each month with new products. The shrunken heads, will really be popular with the tourist, along with the New line of Voodoo dolls Madame Jessy sent us as well, she custom makes all her dolls, which really adds mystic to each and every one of her dolls, as no two are the same, she always sends a nice variety as well. Cheri responds, I have known Madame Jessy since I was just a little girl, she’s such a sweet lady.
She is well respected here in the French Quarter, her popularity has truly grown over the years. Isabella responds, so she is the one you spoke of before? Yes, she has great magic, Cheri says, there are many here in the French Quarter that fear her, she pretty much is known as the High Priestess in these parts. If you need a favor, or a spell, or potion, she is the one to see. No one dares stand against her, she is highly respected. She spends much of her time in the Bayou collecting herbs, and roots, for her potions, and remedies. I would love to meet her Samantha says, me too Isabella says.
I can arrange a visit with her, she frequents Marie Laveau’s shoppe just a short walk from here, she sells many of her potions, herbs, and ointments, and dolls there. They love her products as she closely follows the teachings of Marie Laveau as Marie was her mentor, in her early childhood years. In fact, we’re needing some things for our shoppe so I will introduce the two of you to her. She makes her own Tarot cards, their quite beautiful and her dolls are sought the world over. As I said she is very well known, she has published many books on Herbs, and Hoodoo, & Voodoo, her sorcery is well known. Samantha says, “Oh yeah I have to meet this lady for sure then.” Cheri laughs.
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I thought you ladies would get a kick out of meeting her. I’ll take you to meet her tomorrow. “Oh, is her shoppe near here?” Not exactly Cheri says, her shoppe is deep in the Black Bayou. She has a cabin hidden far back in the swamp, we will need an air boat to get to her place, Jonas can take us, he knows the way, he takes me to see her every now and then when I need certain herbs or dolls for the shoppe. Her homemade Tarot decks are to die for, no two decks are alike, but those are custom ordered as they take a while to make as you can imagine, as well as her Dolls. I’ll have Jonas meet us at the docks in the morning Cheri says.
Meanwhile back in the Bayou Pierre, and the boys, have dry docked the Pump boats, and are cleaning, and repairing, and patching, the boats. Gary recently purchased a used Air boat; it has become his pride and joy for traveling through the back woods bay. Jonas hooked him up with a man who was moving back up state and no longer needed it. So, Jonas got Gary a good deal on it. Now he and Gary can race through the Bayou chasing each other when time allows from the tourist business. Pierre turns to Bo and says, boy these boats have needed a good cleaning for quite some time, but business has been so heavy lately, we never have much time to get it done.
The pump motor’s needed maintenance as well, oil changes, and lubricating the prop blades was way overdue. Good Thing business has slowed slightly, giving us some time at least for a while, so we can get it done. Tink responds, you think things will pick back up Papa?” No worries son, we still have plenty of business from the locals to keep us going. Well Pierre says, it’s time to turn in for the night boys, blow out the lanterns, and put away the tools. I’m heading inside for a bite to eat before bed time. Ok Papa, Bo says, we’ll take care of things, then we will join you inside. Not long after Gary and Jonas pull up in their Air boats. Tying them off at the dock. They climb down onto the deck and make their way to where Bo and Tink are putting away tools. Bo asks, “Well how’s that Air boat of yours Gary?” Nice, real nice, Jonas gave me a run for my money though he says smiling.
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Jonas responds, “Easiest twenty bucks I ever made, he says laughing, but I will give you an E for effort city boy.” Gary says, “Man now I see why you love your Air boat so much Jonas, talk about freedom, I love it!” Jonas smiles and says, it’s a real trip huh city boy?” Handing Gary, a Joint, he takes a long hit from it, and says, man Jonas you have some good shit buddy. I Grow my own Weed he says smiling, it’s the only way to fly if you catch my drift. Now that you have your own Airboat you can drum up some business for yourself as well. Give people rides to town and back.
Bo says, “Well as much as I hate to bust up your little party you two, we need to get turned in for the night, Papa has a busy day lined up for us tomorrow. And Jonas you’ve been hired to take Cheri, and the girls out to meet Madame Jesse in the morning bright and early I might add. Well hell Jonas says, I better get a bite to eat and turn in for the night. Sniffing Jonas, Tink says, you may want to wash your scroungy ass too while you’re at it, or they may cancel the trip on you. Jonas responds, “Well Tink you’re not smelling like a fucking daisy yourself you ass hole, he says smiling. Bo says, He has a point brother, as they all burst out laughing. Gary shouts, “Last one to the lake is a rotten Gator!” As they all run towards the boat dock diving in. Marie walks out to where they are swimming and throws bars of soap at them saying, “It’s about damn time!”
Tired of you boys stinking up my cabin she says smiling. Now get washed and get inside, I got supper waiting for you all. “Yes Mam!” They all respond. The next morning comes, as Jonas having ate breakfast with the Leblanc family heads out to his Air boat and soon heads for the city docks to pick up Cheri, and the girls. Meanwhile Gary, Bo, and Tink, help Pierre prepare the pump boats for business. Letting the pump boats roll slowly back down into the water from being dry docked they tie them off, as they make ready for resuming Tourist trips into the bayou. Pierre says Bo, you, and Gary, take the Sea Witch out, and me and Tink will take the Maria. Hopefully we will make some profit today. We need to buy supplies as we are running low on provisions. Marie says, “Yes we are as she walks out to kiss Pierre good bye.
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Meanwhile in town, Jonas pulls up to the docks where the girls are waiting. “Well, it’s about time Cheri says, “What took you so long?” Cool your panties there girly, I got here as soon as I could. So, stop your bitching and climb on board ladies. They soon make their way through the back-bay waters towards the Black Bayou. Heading for Madame Jessie’s cabin.
There is a nice breeze blowing in from the Gulf as they head deeper into the Bayou though that soon changes as the humidity kicks in, as once they are back in the swamp the trees block the wind and things begin to warm up. The girls take out their handkerchiefs from the hand bags and tie them around their heads to soak up the sweat keeping it out of their eyes. Jonas looking at down at them from his pilot seat he says, “Not much further ladies, we’re getting closer.” Thank God, Isabella says, “I’m running out of sweat.” Jonas laughs and says, it’s hard to believe you ladies are from here with all your bitching about the heat. Samantha responds, “Just drive the damn boat Jonas, and shut the fuck up!” Damn you ladies are a little testy this morning, are you all ragging again? Cheri shoots him a dirty look shaking her fist at him. Jonas responds, “We’re here!”
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Meanwhile Pierre and Tink and the boys are on their way to town in the pump boats, to pick up some tourist business, and make up for lost time and profits.
Pierre’s pump boat the Marie takes the lead, as Bo, and Gary bring up the rear in the Sea Witch following close behind. Pierre says, Tink I’m hoping we have a good crowd of tourist waiting for us when we reach the docks, we need the money. I sure am glad though for the down time we had, as it allowed us the time needed to make the needed repairs to the boats. They’re in fine shape now. We’ll be good to go now and can make up for lost time and profits. Tink looks behind and sees the Sea Witch closing in on them.
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Jonas passes the pump boats as they head for Madame Jessie’s the girl’s wave as they speed by in the Air Boat. Not long after Jonas finally makes his way to Madame Jessie’s cabin. Pulling up to the bank, he ties off the Air boat and the girls step off onto dry land. Jonas says, I’ll wait here, you girls go ahead, Madame Jesse already knows you’re here no doubt. Cheri turns to Samantha, and Isabella, and says, wait here, till I give you the all clear, as Madame doesn’t care much for visitors. Cheri steps up onto the porch and the front door of the cabin opens slightly, “Who’s there?” A voice calls out from inside the cabin.
Madame Jessie, it’s me Cheri Leblanc, remember me? “What do you need?” I wanted to check out your spell dolls, and your Tarot decks, I brought my friends with me, they help me run the shoppe, one is a Psychic, the other friend of mine is a white witch. Madame Jessie says, “White witch, what a joke.” There is no such thing as a white witch, you’re either a witch or you’re not. She opens the door and says, come in.
Cheri turns and waves to the girls to come up. They all enter the cabin, as they enter Madame Jessie takes the hands of Isabella, and looking into her eyes says, so you do have vision I see. You were born with it yes? Isabella responds, I am the Seventh daughter of a seventh daughter. I have had visions since I was a little girl. Madame Jesse turns to Cheri and says, “I like this one.” Then she takes Samantha’s hands into hers and looking into her eyes, she says, “You’re not from around here, are you white witch?” No Madame Jesse, I’m from, before Samantha can get the words out of her mouth, Madame Jesse says, “Yes I know, you’re a Missouri girl.
Your mother was a powerful witch, and you have her blood, and her powers, running through your veins, never be afraid to use them. I’m sorry for your loss, but she lives on through you. She is always near watching over you. You have had many dreams about her have you not? Surprised Samantha responds, “Yes, how could you possibly know all these things about me and her?” Oh, my child, I see all. Nothing is hidden from these eyes of mine. But child you fool only yourself if you claim to be a white witch, “There is no such thing, you’re a witch plain and simple. now come In, tell me what you’re looking for.”
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I know of your shoppe in the French quarter. It’s very nice, you girls have done well for yourselves, but I see Lucifer has been a burr in your side for quite some time now, and still is to this very day. “Yes, he sure is a pain in our asses,” Cheri says, we have had many dealings with his cronies you could say. That may be true, but you ladies, and Cheri’s family have done very well keeping him at bay so to speak, that’s why he hates you so much, and would like to destroy your family and your friends as well. You need to keep your eyes open with that one, as when you least expect it that’s when he’ll strike.
“Oh, how well do we know that Madame Jesse.” Lucifer is like a spoiled child, when he doesn’t get his way, he throws a tantrum but your friends and family have fought well against his powers of darkness. Stay true, and strong for each other, you will be fine, Madame Jesse says. Alright help yourselves look around, if there is anything, you’re looking for that you don’t see, I promise you I have it hidden away somewhere. I’ll get it for you. Samantha says, “Your dolls are magnificent, they look as if they could come alive at any time.”
Your Tarot cards are breathtaking, Isabella says. Madame Jessie smiles and responds, well as for the dolls, they very much are alive in many ways, they have to be or their magic would be worthless. The ones purchasing them must be the ones to add the extra ingredients to make them come alive, in accomplishing what it is you desire them to do on your behalf. My Tarot cards I make myself, they are my design, and my artwork as well. Each deck takes me months to create, and no two decks are the same, it’s the same with my dolls as well, no two are alike.
I have a total of two dozen dolls made, and ready for purchase, the Tarot decks are most popular, I have only Fifteen decks left, I’m in the process of making more. They’re very time consuming though so I most likely will not be making many more of those in the near future, as I’m getting older, and more worn out every day, I’m afraid my days are numbered, so it’s good that you came by today. “Oh, Madame Jessie you will live a long-life Isabella says,” I see that for your future, but yes you need to slow down now, and not try to do so much, you need someone younger to be your assistant.
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I only wish I could find such a person; Madame Jessie says. Samantha raises her hand and ask, what about me? “Oh child, you do not want to be tied down to such a burden at your age,” besides that you have a husband, who needs you more than I do. I will find someone eventually, if not when my time comes, it comes. I have no delusions of living forever child. I’m Ok with that, as when this old shell has served its purpose, I will simply move on to a new one, and begin again. All I need to do when that time comes is to acquire a new body, a younger one. I always have my eyes open for that opportunity when it comes along, she says smiling. Looking at Isabella she says, you know my dears you’re all quite stunning to look upon. My time will come, and then eventually I will find what I seek she says smiling.
Now set let’s have some herbal tea, I’ll fetch the cups and Tea pot and be right back. Madame Jessie would you have a hair brush I could use? That Air boat has really tossed my hair about dreadfully Cheri says. With her back to them madame Jessie drops something into their tea and smiles saying, “Of course my dear, you will find one in my sleeping quarters on my dresser, there is a mirror there as well, help yourself.” I’ll bring the tea. “Thank you,” Cheri says, as she makes her way to the bedroom, finding the comb she sets before the mirror brushing her hair. Isabella, and Samantha, meanwhile set with Madame Jessie drinking their tea.
Off in another room stands Lucifer, in his white suit, and hat, holding his cane in hand, smiling as he watches the girls drink their tea. He whispers quietly, that’s right ladies, you enjoy that tea, then you will soon be falling into a deep sleep. Soon Cheri sets down joining them as well as she too tips back her cup of tea. Soon after Madame Jessie makes her way out to where Jonas is waiting on his Air boat and says, “Jonas, the girls have asked me to have you leave and come back in about two hours, they are busy going through my inventory, smiling she says, it seems they have found quite a few items they’re interested in. Could you be a dear and swing back by later?” Jonas says, “Sure I can do that,” let them know I’ll be back to pick them up in about Two hours and to be ready. I sure will, Madame Jessie says smiling, thank you dear.” Jonas fires up the Air boat and soon pulls away disappearing from sight.
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Madame Jesse enters the cabin and says, “He’s gone!” Oh Goodie, Lucifer says smiling, it’s time to play. Just remember Madame Jessie says, That Cheri girl is mine, do what you want with the others, I don’t care about them. “But the Cajun bitch belongs to me, I want her body to be mine, all mine,” she says smiling. Looking down at the girls passed out on the cabin floor. Then she says to Lucifer, “Now take them, and get the hell out of my cabin, that was the deal.” Smiling Lucifer says, no problem as he snaps his fingers, and he, along with Samantha, and Isabella, soon disappear into a Purple cloud of smoke. As Madame Jesse drags Cheri into her bed room. Pouring more tea down her throat she begins setting up her altar, and drawing an inverted Pentagram on the floor she lays Cheri’s naked body within it. Lighting the four candles at each Cardinal point.
Lighting some Black Mass incense, she begins the conjuring and calling forth the powers of darkness to aid her in her possession spell. Soon Cheri and her spirits would be switching bodies. Then Cheri would soon after become gator food in the form of Madame Jessie’s body. As the Gators pull her down into the dark waters of the Black Bayou feeding on her corpse. Spinning and thrashing their tails as gators do, to drown their victims before eating them. A full moon emerges from the clouds over the Black Bayou, as an Owl calls out into the night nine times it calls out, nine claps of lightning strike near Madame Jessie’s cabin.
As the thunder rolls and the down pour starts, soon the skies darken and the winds begin to pitch as the cabin shakes and a low moaning sound can be heard coming from the cabin. Then as suddenly as it started everything soon comes to a complete silence. Soon Cheri exits the cabin dragging Madame Jessie’s body behind her. Dragging her body through the swamp where she soon drags it out into the dark waters of the black Bayou. As her body soon sinks from sight as Gators move in closer for a meal. Cheri stands smiling, then turns and walks away.
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As the Gators devour Madame Jessie’s old body, soon its but a faded memory of the Black Bayou.
Not long after the sound of an Air Boat approaching can be heard as Jonas comes to pick up the girls. Pulling into the bank Cheri walks out to meet him. Jonas asks, where are the others? Are they ready to go? No Cheri says, they want to visit longer they said they’d catch a ride back later. Madame Jessie has a friend with an Air boat, she’ll arrange for their return later. “Hop on then, Jonas says, I’ll run you home.” No, I need to head back to the shoppe if you don’t mind? I told the girls I would go ahead and open for business. They said they would catch up to me later. I see Jonas says, Ok we’re off! Let’s head that way. Pierre and the boys are giving tours today with both pump boats. Cheri says, that should make good income for the family. Jonas says, not only that but Gary purchased an Air boat as well, so he will be able to offer taxi service to and from town as well. We’re starting our own business soon. That’s nice Cheri responds smiling.
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