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Bargain Infernal Episode 170: Fragments of Fate Part XLII
The world around Alex churned and writhed as the very ground cracked open as if reality was being ripped in two. The tear had unraveled, but the energy within was not quite dead. At the distance, there were remains of the creature's form flared like embers, but a scream howled in the air to tell everyone that the battle is yet not done.Alex's breathing came in sharp gasps as he stood his ground, his body trembling from the strain of the battle. His hellfire flickered weakly in his hands, but it was all he had left. The rift was still pulsing, its energy growing unstable by the second. He had to close it. Now.Alex: (gritting his teeth, determined) "I won't let it win."His voice was a rasp, but it lacked hesitation. He had already traveled too far to go back. The crack had already consumed much of his energy, and if he wasn't going to put an end to it now, there was nothing left for him to lose.The sky above him swirled with violent flashes of light and dark, as though the heavens t
Bargain Infernal Episode 171: Shards of Destiny Part XLIII
The rift's pull increased, its gravity warping the world around Alex. The very air seemed to stretch, and the ground buckled beneath his feet. His vision blurred as the endless darkness threatened to consume him whole. He fought with every ounce of his strength, but the force was relentless, tearing at him, forcing him to his knees.His body screamed in protest, his muscles aching from the strain of holding back the rift’s power. But as the darkness closed in, something inside him ignited—an ember of defiance, a spark of the man he used to be.Alex: (gritting his teeth, strained) “I’m not done yet…”His voice was gravelly, but there was a resolute determination there. The rift had already taken so much from him: his world, his choices, and his future. But it didn't take his will.Alex's hand shot out toward the swirling vortex of the rift. Hellfire surged from his fingertips, pushing against the pull of the abyss, but the flame flickered in the chaotic winds. It wasn't enough. The rif
Bargain Infernal Episode 172: Shards of Destiny Part XLIV
The world began to unravel. The rift pulsed in the air, a tear so wide and deep that it seemed to consume the very essence of existence. Alex could feel it. The weight of what had been unleashed, the terrifying power that now threatened everything he knew. But something was different something within him was awakening, something that resonated with the rift's energy.He was shaking, standing on his feet. His body trembled from the exhaustion he felt, but his mind was clearer than it ever had been. He did not have time to think about it or to question what was happening. The rift was not just a breach in reality it was alive, breathing. It was an ancient force, one that had waited for the right moment to be unleashed. And now, it was here.Alex: (gasping for breath, voice strained) "What is this. thing?"The figure, the one who had watched with such cold detachment, now stood unmoving, its eyes still burning with that unholy intensity. It seemed to almost feed on the chaos, its form sh
Bargain Infernal Episode 173: Shards of Destiny Part XLV
The storm raged wildly around Alex, every breath he took heavy with the raw energy of the collapsing rift. Tendrils of blue and violet lightning arced through the chaotic void, each strike carving jagged scars into the fabric of reality.But amidst the chaos, Alex stood defiant. His fists clenched at his sides, his heartbeat steady despite the turmoil around him. The figure loomed before him, its shimmering form flickering like a shadow on the brink of collapse.Figure: (low, venomous) “Do you think your will can change destiny? The rift will consume you. It’s inevitable.”Alex’s eyes narrowed, determination blazing like a torch in the darkness.Alex: (gritted teeth) "You talk a lot for someone who's afraid."The figure's form wavered, its expression twisting into something between rage and disbelief.Figure: (hissing) "Afraid? I have walked through eons of ruin. I have watched empires crumble into ash. I do not fear."But Alex saw the truth hidden behind those words. The figure was f
Bargain Infernal Episode 174: The Last Remnants
"The pungent odor of smoke and ash clung to the air. Fires were smoldering in the ruin of the one-time bastion. Only now, silence seemed to remain with the crackling of flames from time to time and the boots shuffling through debris-covered earth. Alex and Helena stood isolated amidst the wreckage, their ragged breath and hollow eyes speaking for themselves. The battle took them all; every comrade, every fresh ally who dared stand by them."Tears streaked Helena's face as she stared at the bodies strewn around the shattered courtyard. Each one was a ghost etched into her memory. The warrior they had fought beside yesterday now lay lifeless, their hands still clutching weapons smeared with demon ichor. Her voice was raw when she spoke.Helena: (whispering, broken) "They're gone. All of them."Only a drip of blood down from a gash right across the arch of his brow told of the pain. He was numb, weighted down by grief and by guilt. He had promised them victory, swore they would all see t
Bargain Infernal Episode 175: Ashes of Defiance
The air was alive with the pungent reek of ashes and blood. Under the color of the sickly sky full of crimson red and charcoal red, the site of ruin never seemed to stop. The sound of the battleground had gone dull, only sounds of the flames crackling and the stories of who died and died. Amid all this devastation, two figures survived:"Liora's breath was labored, each inhale a fight against the weight of grief and exhaustion pressing down on her chest. Her armor was scorched, blood-streaked, and battered. Beside her, Draven's silver eyes flickered with unyielding determination, though the pain in his stance was undeniable."Liora: (hoarse, broken) "They're. all gone.""Her voice wavered, the fact of their loss crashing over her like a wave. Friends, allies, warriors who had fought at their side now nothing more than shadows in the scorched earth."Draven: (gripped) "We can weep later. Right now we have to survive.""His words were harsh but necessary, anchoring Liora to the present.
Bargain Infernal Episode 176: The Battlefield
"Darkness lingered on the horizon, swallowing the remnants of daylight. The battlefield lay in ruin, scorched earth littered with the ashes of defeat. But amid the desolation, Liora knelt beside Draven, her heart pounding like a war drum.""Blood trickled from Draven's wound, spreading red stains on the earth below. His breathing was shallow now, a harsh reminder of how close death stayed."Liora: (with determination) "Don't go. I told you I wouldn't let you leave.""Her voice was loud, but frustration itched at the edge. She pushed her palms against the wound, trying to will the blood to cease."Draven: (weakly) "You're. stubborn."Liora: (forcing a smile) “And you’re not dying on me today.”“Her resolve was unyielding, but the odds were grim. Draven’s usually vibrant silver eyes were dimming, his strength fading fast.”“A sudden sound snapped Liora’s attention to the distance. The dark clouds churned violently, and from their depths, a figure emerged.”"It was the Dark Entity, comin
Bargain Infernal Episode 177: "Whispers of Vengeance"
"Dark clouds stretched across the bruised sky, casting a suffocating pall over the desolate landscape. The air crackled with residual energy, thick with the echoes of battles past and the ominous promise of battles yet to come.""Liora's fingers were stained with Draven's blood, her breath coming in ragged gasps. The makeshift shelter they had found offered little protection from the elements or the threats lurking just beyond the horizon."Liora: (whispering) "Stay with me, Draven. Don't you dare give up.""Draven's skin was pale, his breathing shallow. Every rise and fall with his chest was a battle in itself. Even with his strength to be reckoned with, the wound from the dark entity's tendril was really taking its toll.""Liora ripped a piece of fabric from her scorched tunic and pressed it against the gaping wound. Her hands were shaking, but she wouldn't let fear paralyze her.Liora: (resolute) "You're going to be all right. I promise it.""Draven's eyes flickered open, his voice
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Episode 200: The Day of Redemption
The earth had been rent asunder. The heavens had cracked open. But now, in the aftermath of the battle, there was a stillness. A calm that seemed almost unnatural, as though the world itself had been holding its breath, waiting for this moment.Helena stood alone at the edge of the ruins, her hand pressed to the cool stone of what had once been a great wall, now reduced to rubble. Her fingers traced the cracks, as if seeking some sign that the world she once knew was still there, beneath the destruction. She closed her eyes, taking a slow, deep breath, and the weight of everything they had lost pressed down on her chest.She thought of the faces they had seen fall, the countless souls who had given their lives to this war. Friends. Strangers. Heroes. She thought of the world that had been swallowed by darkness, of the innocence that had been torn away. The battle had taken everything. And yet…A whisper of wind brushed her cheek, and for the first time in what felt like forever, she s
Episode 199: Final Descent
The fight had been on for hours, but Alex and Helena were not done. They were drained of their last drops of energy; every punch was a swat of finishing blows. The sky above was split apart by the crash of calamity, the earth below their feet cracked and blood-soaked, the battleground. They were a relentless force of abyssal creatures, clawing their way up from the very depths of hell itself. And above them, the dark creature they had been battling the twisted, monstrous being of molten rock and shadow—did not back down.Alex's eyes were wild with fury, his entire being charged with the hellfire he had summoned. Every breath burned like the underworld's flames. His body had become a vessel of destruction, and he was fighting this battle for what seemed like a lifetime. It was not just the creature in front of him but the darkness within himself, the abyssal power that threatened to consume him with every passing moment.Helena fought at his side, her blade slicing through dark creatur
Episode 198: The Horizon
The light had changed the battle scene, returning what was lost. The earth cracks had closed, and the lifeless land was now dotted with the first green shoots. Yet with all this peace, Alex couldn't shake the unease growing in his chest. The light was pure, potent, and alive, and it had pushed the void back. However, with its presence came something darker, something ancient, which had awakened from its slumber. The battle was far from over.As the warmth of the sphere ebbed away, the air shifted around them. The air, once still and inert, had become dense and heavy; it seemed almost as though it were waiting to break into the daylight, out of the shadows. There was a humming, pulsating vibration through the ground that lay in the pit of Alex's stomach. Like a heartbeat almost, but life's not this: that was deeper, much, much older.Alex: (on point, grave) "It's coming now."Helena: (eyes scanning the horizon) “What is it? The darkness… It’s not gone, is it?”Alex: (tightening his gri
Episode 197: The Spark of Hope
The light ahead flickered like a dying ember, casting a pale glow over the shattered landscape. It was faint, but there was a small, stubborn defiance against the darkness that had nearly consumed the world. Alex and Helena moved toward it, their footsteps echoing in the hollow silence left behind by the chaos.The air was still, heavy with the remnants of the abyss. Each breath felt weighted, as though even the atmosphere had been scarred by what had passed. The ground beneath them was cracked and barren, but there was something about the way the light shone through the haze that made Alex believe just for a moment that there was still something worth saving.Helena: (quietly, observing) "It feels like, like everything is waiting. Like the world is holding its breath."Alex: (gravelly, focused) "It’s not over yet. Not by a long shot."They pressed on, the journey heavy with the weight of the battle they had just fought. The path was uncertain, littered with debris, but Alex’s eyes we
Episode 196: Aftermath
The explosion had stopped. The sound was deafeningly silent. Helena's ground crumbled as the remnants of the abyss dissipated, but it wasn't a relief. There was no victory. Just emptiness that engulfed her.Helena: (whispering frantically) "Alex. Alex, where are you?"She scanned the devastation around her, her heart pounding in her chest. The rift was gone, its tendrils retracting into the ground like the remnants of some nightmarish creature. The air was still thick with the lingering residue of darkness, and yet, there was no sign of Alex.The sky above them, once twisted with shadow, was now eerily calm, the storm having passed. But this calm felt wrong like the world was holding its breath, waiting for something more.Helena: (shaking, speaking to herself) "He has to be here. He can’t be. gone."She ran through the rubble, calling out his name, but only the wind answered. Her hand tightened around the hilt of her blade, the weight of the weapon a hollow comfort in her grasp. She
Episode 195: The Final Hour
The air stank of smoke and rot, heavy with an acrid flavor. What used to be a city lay strewn before Alex and Helena as if it were a graveyard: buildings shattered, broken, rising like tombstones in the deserted land, all skeletal and speaking of the desperate fight they went through. Now, the world felt colder—as if the air had been hollowed out.Helena: (soft, grim) "How much longer can this go on, Alex?"Alex: (determined) "As long as it takes. The abyss isn’t done with us yet. And we won’t stop until it is."They had just finished dealing with the last of the creature's tendrils. The rift had closed, but there was no peace. The storm had calmed, but the tension was palpable, as if the calm before the storm held something far worse yet to come. It was clear now: the abyss had a plan. It wasn’t merely an enemy to be defeated. It was a force, a presence, an ancient evil that had only begun to reveal its true form.Helena: (with a sigh) "This place. It's like nothing is real anymore.
Episode 194: Descent Into Madness
The world had become a battleground. The city lay in ruins behind them, a monument to the chaos that had overtaken their lives. Alex and Helena, standing amidst the devastation, could feel the weight of what they had just accomplished. The creature, an embodiment of the abyss, was gone, but its shadow still lingered in the air. The ground was cracked, the sky darkened, and the very fabric of reality seemed to pulse in unnatural rhythms.Helena: (low, somber) "What are we even fighting for now? This place. It's a graveyard."Alex: (gritting his teeth) "We're fighting for the world that's left. We don't stop until it's all gone, until it's finished."Alex's voice was heavy with the weight of their struggle, hours of fighting, endless battles, and the constant, gnawing pressure of the abyss clawing at his mind. They had come so far, yet there was still so much to do. The world, what was left of it, was a fractured reflection of its former self. And Alex knew that, deep down, the abyss wa
Episode 193: The Reaper’s Reckoning
The remnants of the city loomed behind them, twisted steel and concrete jutting out of the ground like skeletal remains. The air still smelled of charred flesh, burnt remnants of a world that had nearly been consumed. Alex and Helena stood in the shadow of the destruction, their faces grim as they stared into the horizon, where the first signs of the coming storm appeared dark clouds swirling ominously in the distance.Alex: (gritting his teeth) “I thought we had more time. I thought we could end this.”Helena: (softly) “We can still try. But whatever we’re facing, it’s not just demons or the abyss anymore. We’re up against something older, something more dangerous than we can even comprehend.”The ground beneath them trembled ever so slightly, sending a shiver down Alex’s spine. He could feel it the pull of the abyss, as if it had sensed their uncertainty. The darkness was alive. It responded to their fears, feeding on it, growing stronger.Alex glanced at Helena, her sword still gri
Episode 192: The Storm of Violence
The air was heavy with the acrid scent of burnt flesh and smoke, and hellfire still hung faintly in the air. Alex and Helena stood together amidst the ruins of what had once been a city. The battle was over, but its aftermath clung to every corner: destruction, chaos, and the silence that follows the storm of violence.Their breaths were heavy, the adrenaline of the fight still coursing through their veins. Helena wiped the blood from her face, her sword still in hand, its edge now darkened with the stain of the battle. Alex could feel the weight of the abyssal energy within him, like a constant hum in the back of his mind, a reminder that the war was far from over.He looked over at Helena. Her eyes, which had been bright with determination, were dulled now with fatigue. She was standing yet still fighting, but Alex could see the cost of the fight, endless as it was. To both of them.Alex: (softly) "We did it… but it's not over, is it?"Helena: (shaking her head) "No. It's only just
