Alice.

Alice had always been fascinated by the stories of witches and magic that her grandmother used to tell her. She would spend hours poring over books about spells and potions, dreaming of one day becoming a powerful witch herself. But she never imagined that her fascination would lead her to a real-life encounter with a powerful witch.

It started on a dark and stormy night, when Alice was out walking in the woods near her house. She had always loved the woods, finding comfort in the quiet and solitude that they provided. But that night was different. The wind was howling, and the trees creaked and groaned with each gust. Alice felt a sense of unease creeping over her, and she knew that she should have turned back. But something kept her going deeper into the woods, driven by a sense of curiosity and adventure.

As she walked, the storm intensified, and Alice found herself lost in the darkness. She stumbled through the underbrush, her heart pounding with fear. She tried to call out for help, but her voice was swallowed up by the wind and rain.

That's when she first saw the witch. She was a tall, thin figure dressed in black, with a long crooked nose and sharp, piercing eyes. Alice could feel the power radiating off of her, and she knew that she was in danger.

The witch called out to her, offering to help her find her way out of the woods. Alice knew that she should be wary, but she was so relieved to see someone that she accepted the offer. But as they walked, Alice began to realize that something was wrong. The witch was leading her deeper and deeper into the woods, away from safety and civilization.

It wasn't long before the witch revealed her true intentions. She told Alice that she had been searching for a young girl with magical abilities, someone who could help her perform a powerful spell. Alice was shocked, realizing that the witch had been using her all along. She tried to run, but the witch was too fast, and she soon found herself trapped.

For days, Alice was kept prisoner in the witch's lair, forced to practice spells and rituals that she didn't understand. The witch was ruthless and cruel, using her magic to torment Alice and keep her under control.

But Alice was a strong and determined girl, and she refused to let the witch break her spirit. She spent every waking moment plotting her escape, waiting for the perfect moment to make her move.

Finally, the moment came. The witch had left Alice alone in the lair, giving her an opportunity to use her own magic to break free. With a burst of energy, Alice channeled her power, breaking through the spells that had been keeping her imprisoned. She ran out of the lair, not looking back, determined to never let the witch catch her again.

The woods were still dark and stormy, but Alice didn't care. She ran through the underbrush, pushing herself to the limits of her endurance. She could hear the witch's voice behind her, screaming in anger and frustration. But Alice refused to slow down, knowing that her life depended on her escape.

Finally, after what felt like hours, Alice burst through the trees, finding herself back in civilization. She stumbled through the streets, her heart racing with adrenaline. She knew that she had narrowly escaped the clutches of a powerful witch, and that she would never be the same again.

In the end, Alice used her experience to become a powerful witch in her own right. She studied and practiced, determined to never be caught off guard again. And although she would never forget the terror of those days in the woods, she knew that they had made her stronger, more resilient, and more powerful than ever before.