Sally James’ grandfather buys a set of dolls that belonged to a Victorian witch. He is trying to mend them so as to make enough money to repair his shop. Sally is making new dresses for the dolls, but is finding that each doll is taking over her mind, which causes a lot of trouble for her.
Penny Fairfax has lived in a children’s home until she goes to live with distant relatives. Penny unearths a portrait of a girl who looks just like her. The portrait is of Miranda Fairfax, an ancestress who was burned as a witch. Now Miranda is exerting an evil power over Penny to wreak revenge on the descendants of the people who burned her.
Humour with Mary MacBeth and three witches. They are good witches, but their spells don’t always go as expected.
Annette Black and her friend Jody are on holiday in a cottage that has been in Annette’s family for generations. Annette becomes possessed by the spirit of her ancestress Ann Black, who was burned for witchcraft in 1770. As a result, Annette becomes persecuted by the villagers who believe she is a witch. She is also shadowed by a mysterious old woman, who had set the villagers on her and now seems to be after the power of Ann Black.
Some mixed-up magic causes Marlina, granddaughter of the ancient sorcerer Marlin, to come into the present day. Her magic is still a little mixed up as she falls in with Agatha Haggit, who is also a witch from the past. She then enrols in a school to protect it from Agatha, who believes the magic touchstone is hidden there.
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Jezebel the witch, who talks only in rhyme, returns from a 100-year vacation and is dismayed to find the Masters family have built a sports centre on the spot where her cottage was. Jezebel sets out to get rid of the Masters, but her campaign is hindered by Jan Masters having found her lucky cat charm. As long as Jan wears it, Jezebel is powerless against her, and Jan is the only one who can see her. A humorous battle of wits ensues between Jan and Jezebel.
The Turner family shun cousin Carmina because she practises black magic. When they do not invite her to new arrival Louise’s christening, she takes revenge with an evil puppet as a christening gift for Louise. It has an evil power that is set to activate when Louise turns thirteen. When the time arrives, the puppet starts forcing Louise to commit vile acts against her family. Carmina’s plan is to destroy their love for Louise.
The Curse of Carmina – Suzy: #116 (24 November 1984) – #126 (2 February 1985)
Anne Foster cannot help laughing when she sees a woman in a funny witch-like hat – but then she finds out the woman is a real witch. The witch takes revenge with a curse that makes Anne laugh with a loud, hideous, uncontrollable cackle. This gets Anne into a lot of trouble at home and school. When it gets to the point where Anne’s father decides to send her to special school, she goes on a desperate search of the witch to get the spell lifted.
With the help of a lady who realises she is under a spell, Anne finds the witch. The witch falls into deep water and pleads for Anne to help her, as the water will destroy her powers. Anne is tempted to laugh at the witch’s plight because it looks so funny, but resists it and helps the witch out.
The witch is very impressed at this, but tells Anne she has already broken the spell herself by resisting the urge to laugh. So she returns the favour by making everyone forget the trouble the spell caused.
When Elaine Dawson acquires an antique mirror, her personality changes for the worse whenever she looks into it. After consultation with Mrs Raynor, Elaine learns that she is becoming possessed by the spirit of an evil witch, Grizelda.
