I found this under my mattress – at first I thought they were insect eggs, but the reality really surprised me.

She texted back almost instantly:

“Those are kalonji – black cumin seeds. Someone must’ve placed them there intentionally.”

I blinked in disbelief. Seeds? Under my bed 

When I looked it up online, my jaw dropped. Apparently, kalonji has been applied for centuries as a charm to ward off sickness and evil energy – often hidden under mattresses , thresholds, or even sewn into pillows to attract peace and protection.

For a moment, I was freaked out. Who would do that without telling me?

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