The Witch of Berkely

By Crusader1307

In a cautionary tale from medieval Berkely, England – comes the story of a Witch who ''sold Her Soul'' to The Devil. In exchange, She requested ''great wealth and power''. Easily granted. However, as She grew old and Her death was soon in coming, The Witch concocted a plan to evade Her ''due''. Leaving instructions to Her Family, when she died – they were to wrap Her body into a ''magically treated'' animal hide. Next, her remains were to be sealed into a stone coffin – which was then further secured with three great chains. The Family was to hold watch over Her for a period of three days (it was said if The Devil did not collect His Soul by then, One was free of one's ''contract''). The Family did as requested. Each night, a Demon attacked the Coffin – despite the valiant efforts of The Family. When the last chain was broken, The Devil himself appeared, riding a great black horse. The Horse's back was covered with ''long iron hooks, sharpened to a piercing point''. The ''Lord of Flies'' summoned forth the spirit of The Witch and threw Her onto the back of the demonic beast. Stuck fast, a great hole opened in The Earth and took The Witch of Berkely to her ''just reward'' – screaming as She went.