Hypocrisy can often be used to describe humans. We claim that we do not believe in such things as magic and mythical creatures, then avoid doing certain things because of 'bad luck'. If we truly didn't believe in such foolish things, we'd have no problem letting go of good luck charms or stopping fearing numbers. 

In my town, everyone claims that they do not believe in silly things, but they go as far away as they can from the lake during a full eclipse. 

The lake is rumoured to turn people into mythical creatures every full eclipse. On 4th January 2001, a man called James decided to go down by the lake on the full eclipse. Townsfolk say he hadn't been seen since, but right after the eclipse a phoenix had flown above the town and into the woods. I think that is a made up story they tell kids, so they don't go far from home during the eclipse.

"You seriously want to risk turning into a magical creature during the eclipse?" Lena asked.

I could see how concerned she was. I felt bad for her, she actually believed that the lake was enchanted!

"I'm telling you, Lena. The lake does not turn people into make-believe creatures during the eclipse!" I said, trying to knock some sense into her. 

"You do whatever you want, Matthew, I will stay home." 

I hated it when people called me Matthew. And my sister, out of all people, was the one who refused to call me Matt and insisted of always calling me Matthew. 

"I'll tell our parents that you loved them when you get turned into a goblin."
I rolled my eyes and looked at the date: 8th April 2024. In just a few hours, I'd show these people that the lake does not turn people into mythical creatures.