MAXINE

"Not yet," I yelled, running back to them. I felt the artifact's energy in me. "Hold hands!"

Together, we formed a circle around the curse. Mr. Grayson activated his amulet and formed a protection around us from the attacking shadows. Zel continued the chant along with Peter as the curse tried to push through us.

“Hold on tight, we can’t let it break!” I yelled. "This is our last chance."

Zel’s chanting became faster and the symbols on the puzzle pieces glowed so ...