The Dark Crystal (1)

 "This…is blasphemy!"

The woman on the platform screamed, her face contorted in fear and panic. 

"Stop. Don't do this."

Jade wrestled against the pole she was tied to, struggling to break free from her bindings. But no matter how much she cried or pulled against the ropes, she couldn't pry herself free. 

None of the women and girls present paid her attention though. The vibrating crystal buzzed louder and louder as it released a huge amount of dark wisps. The wisps snaked toward Cyantha. All this instilled fear and shock in the group.

The members of the group reacted in several ways. Some fell to their knees, pleading to be freed. Others pleaded for forgiveness. And there were a few who tried to escape.