With her other hand she does something to the ring. Then a bright light, it's blinding and I shield my eyes. When I force a look, I see the old woman with her arm around Brenda, pulling her into the light. Brenda's kicking and screaming. For the first time I see the old woman's face clearly, its pale and long.
Cheeks are puffy, no eyebrows.
Something falls onto the ground. Then there's darkness again. I inspect the scene and find two things. First, Brenda's wig, black and wormy. I don't touch it.