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Witchy Roots: How the Salem Witch Trials Still Haunt Our Stories There’s something about witches that never stops fascinating us—especially young readers. Maybe it’s the mystery, the magic, or the thrill of the forbidden. But for many of us who grew up in New England, the story of witches starts in one very real, very eerie place: Salem, Massachusetts. I still remember my first visit to Salem as a kid. The cobblestone streets, the crooked old houses, the smell of salt in the air—it felt like stepping into a ghost story. And in a way, it was. The Real Witch Trials In 1692, the town of Salem was gripped by fear.…