Literal:
* Black Magic: This involves using dark forces for evil purposes, such as curses, hexes, and summoning demons.
* Necromancy: The practice of communicating with the dead or manipulating corpses. This is often considered a dark art.
* Blood Magic: Magic that utilizes blood as a source of power, often with a darker connotation.
* Forbidden Magic: Magic that is deemed dangerous or unethical by the practitioners of "light magic" or a governing body.
Figurative:
* Manipulator: Someone who uses deception and underhanded tactics to achieve their goals.
* Criminal: Someone who engages in illegal or harmful activities.
* Someone who takes shortcuts: This could be a person who compromises their ethics or integrity to get ahead.
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