Contemporary Casting

She had been in the forest of her past many times, but this time, to break the spell!

Picking up broken glass, she shoved it into her fingertip. Only a pink blood-speck. Not enough! Silly, but she was still afraid of infection from the grime-colored old bit of bottle.

Hhmmm....

Current science afforded that DNA came in many forms. Coming to a decision, gathering saliva, she spat it violently upon the ground:

"Horrid energy, corrupting this beautiful earth where I was captive, I command you to release the evil woven into this place! From this day forward, serve only peace."