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

Then I remembered that my grandmother had visited a few weeks earlier. She’s always been the kind of woman who believes in quiet blessings and old ways.

That evening, I called her.

“Grandma… did you put something under my mattress ?”

She chuckled softly.

“Ah, you found it? Yes, it’s kalonji. May it keep you safe. You’ve been restless lately and I thought a little protection might help.”