Riley, ever resourceful, had a plan. She knew just the person who could help them understand the strange occurrences they'd been experiencing. Her eccentric grandmother, a woman with a deep knowledge of the occult, lived in a secluded cottage on the outskirts of town."We need to go to Grandma's," Riley announced, her eyes sparkling with determination. "She might know what's going on."Alex, still a bit shaken from the ordeal, agreed. He trusted Riley, and if there was anyone who could offer an explanation, it was her grandmother.The journey to the cottage was a surreal experience. The old, winding road led them through a dense forest, where strange sounds and shadows seemed to lurk in every corner. As they drew closer to the cottage, a sense of unease washed over Alex.The cottage itself was a quaint, if somewhat dilapidated, structure. It was surrounded by a tangled garden, filled with exotic plants and strange, glowing fungi. As they approached the door, it creaked open, revealing an elderly woman with piercing eyes and a mischievous grin."Riley, my dear!" the woman exclaimed, her voice filled with warmth. "And who might this young man be?""Grandma, this is Alex," Riley introduced. "He's been through a lot lately."The old woman's eyes narrowed as she studied Alex. "Let me see," she said, her voice low. "Let me see."Before Alex could react, the old woman had grabbed him by the hand and led him inside. The cottage was filled with strange artifacts and occult symbols. Bookshelves lined the walls, filled with ancient texts and grimoires.The old woman sat Alex down on a worn armchair and began to examine him. She poked and prodded, muttering to herself. Alex, feeling increasingly uncomfortable, tried to remain calm."Well, well, well," the old woman said, her voice filled with a mixture of amusement and concern. "It seems you've had a bit of a... mishap."Alex's face turned red. "I know, it's embarrassing.""Don't be embarrassed," the old woman said. "Accidents happen, especially when you're dabbling in the supernatural."She paused for a moment, her eyes fixed on Alex's nether regions. "Now, let's see if we can fix this."With a swift movement, she reached out and touched the affected area. A surge of energy flowed from her fingertips, and Alex felt a strange sensation. The pain began to subside, and he could feel his body beginning to heal."There," the old woman said, satisfied. "All fixed."Alex was amazed. He had never seen anything like it. The old woman's power was truly extraordinary."Thank you," Alex said, his voice filled with gratitude. "I don't know how to repay you."The old woman smiled. "You don't have to repay me. Just promise me one thing.""Anything," Alex replied."Promise me that you'll use your powers for good," the old woman said. "The world needs heroes, young man, and you could be one of them."Alex nodded solemnly. "I promise."With that, the old woman turned her attention to Riley. "And you, my dear," she said, "you must learn to control your powers. They are a powerful tool, but they can also be dangerous."Riley nodded, her eyes filled with determination. She knew that she had a lot to learn, but she was ready to face the challenges ahead.As they left the cottage, Alex and Riley felt a renewed sense of purpose. They knew that their journey had only just begun, and that there were many more adventures, and dangers, to come.