Curse and Contract

"Beware the Witch of Ispahan Woods."

Long ago, perhaps much earlier than a certain story by the same author, rumors of a witch had spread in the village of Bergman. They say that she's a dangerous woman, one whose bright green eyes speak of deadly poison. As the villagers would tell you, this witch will curse all who dare enter her forest, causing grief and anguish to those unfortunate enough to meet her.

Perhaps there is a reason for her hostility...