I heard the man and woman cry a warning as I frantically racked my brain for some sort of throat-repairing spell, which I was clearly about to need. Of course the only words that I actually managed to yell at the werewolf as he ran at me were, 'BAD DOG! 'Then, out of the corner of my eye, I caught a flash of blue light on my left. Suddenly, the werewolf seemed to smack into an invisible wall just inches in front of me.." You know, " someone said off to my left, "I usually find a blocking spell to be a lot more effective than yelling 'Bad dog, ' but maybe that's just me. Rachel Hawkins
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The story of the man and woman is a retelling of a famous Grimm's fairy tale. In the original version, the man and woman find themselves in a tight spot and call out for help. A friendly fairy appears and gives them a spell: "When you see the wolf coming, say 'Bad Wolf,' and he will turn into his own reflection." The man and woman don't think this is going to be all that helpful, but then they do see the wolf approaching--and they shout out "Bad Wolf!" The wolf turns into his own reflection, and the fairy takes him away. This tale has been retold many times, especially in modern horror movies.

The idea of calling upon a friendly creature to turn into its own reflection is very frightening. It plays on our primal fear of mirrors and reflections and makes us question our own sanity.

Source: Hex Hall

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