The Witch's Gloves
Ranita Bowers for Rhiannon
Rhiannon (real name Stephanie) is another college student described as a black-haired girl looking like something out of a dark novel. But it is revealed that she is indeed a witch - seductive with a calm confidence, but still benevolent to others around her. Although she cannot reveal her true identity in public, she has made piece with her double life. She loves music, she loves to dance, and she seeks love.
It should be noted that this character swears a couple times and shares a love scene with another female character. Nothing overtly graphic is spoken or acted out.
(Seductively) You're wondering about my gloves? They cover my arms past the elbows and they safeguard my energy. We all have energy - so much of it is in our hands. Gloves don’t just protect that energy, they accentuate it. Especially black gloves. You should try them sometime. Howabout meeting me off campus? The Spells Brew on North Street?
(Speaking up in class) The Salem Witch Trials were about control - the Patriarchy forcing their women to remain subservient and sheltered and follow the rules of the church. Any woman who displayed power, independence and especially sexual freedom was accused of witchcraft and put to death by these power hungry Puritans.
(Reciting a spell)
Powers of birth and rebirth
Powers of sound and rhythm
Heal my mind and body!
