The sun has set and the sky is a dark velvety blue. One by one, the lights of Blackmoon Coven begin to twinkle, as witches, warlocks and monsters begin to gather their children for dinner and bed.

Only one Black Witch still hovers around the mine, and when it has grown dark and quiet again, she creeps out from where she has been hiding in the trees.

Deidre Halloway looks all around her to check she is alone, then pulls out a small pouch of stones from her pocket. Their gentle glow lights up the night. Holding them out in front of her, she walks slowly towards the entrance of the mine.

Deep down below the crumbling red earth, a creature gently rumbles.