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Witchy Dating Advice — By Bee
(Because love is hard, magic is harder, and combining the two is basically an Olympic sport)
Dear Bewitched & Bothered,
So, you’ve got your eye on someone. Maybe they’re mortal, maybe they’re magical, maybe they’re secretly a mirror-dwelling lifeform with cheekbones sharp enough to cut glass. (No judgment… Okay, maybe a little.)
Here’s my foolproof guide to dating without getting cursed, arrested by the Magical Council, or devoured by an interdimensional parasite.
Rule #1: Check their reflection before the first kiss.
If their reflection lags, smirks differently than they do, or waves at you while their real hand is holding a sandwich, congratulations, you’re not dating who you think you are. Step away from the glass.
Rule #2: Magical “love enhancers” are like glitter.
They get everywhere, they don’t wash out, and someone will be mad at you for using them. If you must dabble, keep it mild. Think ‘gentle charisma boost’ not ‘binding their soul to you until the moon falls out of the sky.’
Rule #3: Always carry an anchor.
No, not the boat kind, the magical kind. A piece of enchanted jewellery, a talisman from a trusted witch, or that stuffed octopus you accidentally won from a haunted claw machine. Keeps you tethered to this realm in case things get… slippy.
Rule #4: Learn the difference between charming and charming.
If they make you laugh, great. If they make you feel floaty, head-empty, and like you might give them your Netflix password and your soul in the same breath, they’re probably draining you.
Rule #5: Friends first, spells later.
The best romances start with trust, honesty, and someone who knows when you’ve got hex powder in your hair. If you can’t tell them you’re a witch (or that you’re not one), maybe they’re not the one.
Until next time, remember, love may be magic, but magic doesn’t always mean love. Keep your heart open, your wards stronger, and never underestimate a squirrel with a hot dog.
XOXO,
Bee