Burn, Witch, Burn

Norman Taylor is introduced as a dedicated psychology professor specializing in belief systems and superstition. His rationalist perspective guides his professional life, setting the stage for the later conflicts with his wife's practices.

Tansy Taylor, Norman's wife, discovers a poppet hidden away by a jealous colleague. This unsettling revelation raises suspicions and indicates malicious intentions toward Norman's career and wellbeing.

It is revealed that Tansy has been practicing obeah, a form of conjure magic that she learned in Jamaica. She genuinely believes her charms have aided Norman's success and health, fully immersing herself in these superstitions.

Norman confronts Tansy regarding her reliance on superstition, leading to a heated argument. He demands that she rid their lives of any magical items, insisting that these beliefs undermine their rational lives.

Following the confrontation, a female student falsely accuses Norman of assault. This malicious act leads to further complications, including threats to Norman's safety from the student's aggressive boyfriend.

During a tumultuous thunderstorm, an intruder attempts to break into the Taylor home. This moment intensifies the sense of danger surrounding Norman and Tansy, heightening the tension of the narrative.

In a moment of desperation to protect Norman, Tansy nearly drowns herself. This act compels Norman to reconsider his stance on the practices he abhors, illustrating the depth of their predicament.

While in a trance, Tansy violently attacks Norman with a knife. After a struggle, Norman disarms Tansy and confines her to her room, realizing that her actions are linked to the stress and chaos enveloping them.

Norman discovers that Flora Carr, the university secretary, is behind his misfortunes. Her jealousy of his success over her husband Lindsay's stagnation drives her to resort to witchcraft against the Taylors.

Flora employs auditory hypnosis using the university's loudspeaker system, leading Norman to believe that a stone eagle has come to life and is targeting him. This psychological manipulation escalates the tension and horror of the story.

In a turning point, Lindsay arrives just as Norman is haunted by the phantom eagle. He quickly shuts off the loudspeaker, breaking the hypnotic spell and allowing Norman to escape the psychological torment.

Amidst the chaos, Tansy manages to escape the fire started by Flora's vengeful acts. Upon reuniting with Norman, she finds that his belief in her practices has shifted, as he now accepts the reality they face.

As they escape the campus, Lindsay notices the chapel doors left ajar due to Norman's panic and insists on securing them despite Flora's protests. This act symbolizes a moment of clarity and resolve amid the supernatural chaos.

In a catastrophic twist, the statue of the eagle collapses from the roof, fatally striking Flora as she attempts to meddle further. This tragic end underscores the consequences of jealousy and hatred, sealing the dramatic climax of the story.