In the following days, the strange occurrences continued, and Anita found herself growing more attuned to the powers of the fox bead. She could sense the ebb and flow of energy around her—within the school, among her friends, and even in the natural world. It was both exhilarating and terrifying, knowing that she now had access to forces beyond human comprehension.One afternoon, while walking home from school, Anita decided to test her abilities. She had read about telekinesis in books and seen it in movies, but now she wondered if it was something she could actually do. Stopping by a quiet park, she found a small stone on the ground and concentrated on it, willing it to move.At first, nothing happened, and she felt a pang of disappointment. But then, as she focused more intently, she felt a surge of energy rush through her, and the stone quivered. Anita gasped in surprise as it slowly lifted off the ground, hovering a few inches in the air. She stared at it in awe, her heart pounding with excitement.But as quickly as it had risen, the stone suddenly dropped, clattering to the ground. Anita's concentration broke, and she staggered backward, overwhelmed by the sudden drain of energy. She hadn't expected it to take so much out of her, and the realization left her both exhilarated and wary.When she returned home, she found Jace waiting for her, his expression thoughtful. He had sensed the use of her power from afar and had come to check on her. "You're experimenting with your abilities," he observed, though there was no judgment in his tone."I just wanted to see what I could do," Anita admitted, feeling a mix of pride and caution. "I managed to lift a stone, but it was harder than I thought."Jace nodded, understanding. "The power of the fox bead is not something to be used lightly. It requires focus, control, and most importantly, balance. You can't force it—let it flow naturally, and it will respond to your intent."Anita took his words to heart, realizing that she had been trying too hard to control the power, rather than letting it guide her. The fox bead wasn't just a tool; it was a part of her now, and she needed to treat it as such.As the weeks passed, Anita continued to explore her abilities, but this time with more caution. She practiced in secret, honing her skills with Jace's guidance. She learned to sense the emotions of others, picking up on subtle cues that she had never noticed before. She could manipulate small objects with her mind, though the effort still left her drained. But perhaps most surprisingly, she discovered that she could communicate with animals in a way that felt almost telepathic. Birds, squirrels, and even stray cats seemed to understand her thoughts, responding to her commands with an uncanny awareness.But with each new ability came a growing sense of responsibility. Anita knew that she couldn't allow herself to become consumed by the power of the fox bead. It was too easy to lose control, too easy to let the power take over. And as much as she was tempted to show off her abilities to her friends, she knew that secrecy was essential. The bead's magic was ancient and dangerous, and she couldn't risk drawing attention to it.One evening, as she sat in her room practicing her telekinesis, she felt a sudden surge of energy, stronger than anything she had felt before. The objects around her began to shake, and a strange light emanated from the fox bead. Panicking, Anita tried to regain control, but the power was too much. The light grew brighter, and she could feel the bead's energy spiraling out of control.Just as she feared she would be overwhelmed, Jace burst into the room. Without a word, he placed his hand over the bead, his presence calming the wild energy. Slowly, the light faded, and the objects in the room settled back into place. Anita collapsed onto her bed, breathing heavily, her body trembling from the effort."That was too close," Jace said quietly, his face pale with concern. "You're pushing yourself too hard, Anita. The fox bead's power is vast, but you're not ready to wield it at full strength. You need to take it slow, or you risk losing control completely."