She builds the tension of events by presenting the most horrific last.
He is worried that if her reputation is known to be as a “witch” then the townspeople will fear for their lives and kill Abigail if they suspect any dark magic. Plus she’ll either be kicked out of her town and force to fend for herself or the other kids would exclude her out but most importantly he is worried they’ll kill Abigail if the higher ups believe she is a witch.
The words convey an image of a mysterious, somewhat frightening place. - apex confirmed
