BABAYAGA

She thrust it into the fireplace and a new fire jumped up burning brightly.

When the stepmother and sisters saw it they became very hot for the fire scorched them and penetrated right into their hearts. It burned and burned right through them until they crumpled up and were entirely consumed by the fire.

All that was left were three very small black cinders.

As for Vasilisa she felt triumphant for she had survived her dangerous journey and brought fire back into the house and it was once more warm and welcoming.