"Again the Devil took him along to an unusually high mountain and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and their glory. And he said to him: 'All these things I will give you if you fall down and do an act of worship to me.'" - Matthew 4:8-9[Days Prior To Armageddon]I could feel their eyes on me, the subtle glances, the stifled laughs. It was an unspoken truth, a reality I faced daily. My name is Patrick, burdened by my body's weight and the world's expectations. At school, I was a spectacle, unwanted attention drawn to the visible struggles I faced."Hey, slowpoke, can't you move faster?" A voice echoed down the hallway, accompanied by stifled laughter. I kept my head down, pretending not to hear, trying to blend into the walls. But their words were like shards piercing through my fragile shield.At home, I avoided the mirrors, dreading the reflection that would greet me. The whispered comments and concerned glances from my parents spoke volumes. They wanted to help; I knew that
The appearance of the demon was so sudden and unexpected. The settlers at the hideout were caught off guard. Panic swirled among the settlers as the demon's towering figure cast a shadow over their hidden sanctuary. Overwhelmed with fear the settlers stood and awaited their death. They knew they could not outrun the demon especially after they saw its display of power. Running would mean dying first in their situation.Norah found herself lifted into the monstrous clawed hand of Leviathan. She met the demon's gaze with an unnerving calmness that seemed to confound the creature. It was as though Norah had given up. That she saw the futility in resisting. Perhaps she may have thought of this as her karma for all the bad deeds she had done in the past."What's wrong with this human?" Leviathan's growl reverberated, its voice tinged with a mix of curiosity and unease. "No fear, no trembling... Most humans beg for mercy and weep, yet here you are, composed."Norah's steady eyes locked with
As Leviathan's monstrous claws lifted her, Norah's thoughts raced in a whirlwind of regret and resignation. "Yeah, I'm really done for this time," she mused, feeling the weight of her impending fate. "There's absolutely nothing I can do to get out of this alive."Regrets flooded her mind, contemplating her past actions. "Maybe I should have run when Noah said to," she thought, a hint of self-reproach in her mental scoff. "But I couldn't abandon him like that. This is the most fitting ending for me."She reflected on the consequences of her past deeds, acknowledging the lives lost due to her actions. "Countless people have died because of my schemes and whims, and now I'm about to face the same fate," she pondered, a solemn acceptance in her thoughts. "My ending was inevitable."Thoughts of Noah's brutal injuries pierced her consciousness. "Noah... he'll die at any moment now if he doesn't get any medical treatment," she acknowledged, a sense of helplessness creeping in. "Not that it m
As the radiant figure descended, Norah's heart raced with a mixture of wonder and disbelief. The celestial being's majestic presence seemed almost surreal, casting a mesmerizing glow that bathed the settlement's hideout in an otherworldly light.Leviathan, the looming demon, seemed momentarily taken aback by the celestial entity's arrival. The air crackled with an eerie tension, a palpable standoff between forces that transcended mortal understanding.The settlers, their eyes wide with awe and fear, watched the celestial being's movements with a mix of anticipation and trepidation. Whispers erupted among them, filled with wonder and speculation about the divine being that had graced their sanctuary."An angel!" someone murmured in hushed tones, their voice tinged with a sense of reverence."Is this divine intervention?" another whispered, their gaze fixed on the radiant figure that stood poised against the encroaching darkness.The celestial being's commanding voice reverberated once
The ground shook beneath the weight of Gabriel's strides, each step echoing with a resounding thunder that announced the arrival of celestial power. His figure, radiant and majestic, held an otherworldly grace as he moved with purpose towards the colossal form of Leviathan.Gabriel's golden wings, made with intricate divine patterns, shimmered with an ethereal glow, casting a mesmerizing light that danced upon the surroundings. Each beat of his wings seemed to resonate with the cosmic forces that governed the universe, a testament to his celestial lineage.As Leviathan, a towering behemoth in comparison, awaited Gabriel's approach, the tension crackled in the air. The demon's malevolent gaze locked onto the advancing figure of the archangel, an anticipation hanging in the silence between them.With every step Gabriel took, the ground seemed to yield beneath his feet, reverberating with a deep resonance that echoed the power coursing through him. The celestial being's pace remained unw
The escalating gravitational force exerted by Leviathan grew more intense as the colossal demon continued to advance. Gabriel, anchored by an unwavering resolve, felt the oppressive pull intensify with each step the demon took.The air crackled with an unsettling energy as rocks, debris, and remnants of the desolate landscape were drawn with increasing ferocity toward Leviathan. Trees, once standing defiantly, were uprooted and dragged into the swirling maelstrom created by the demon's mastery over gravity.Despite the overwhelming force pulling everything toward Leviathan, Gabriel stood firm, his golden wings shining brilliantly against the encroaching darkness. The archangel's strength and determination served as a counterbalance to the malevolent gravitational pull, a testament to his resilience against the overwhelming force unleashed by the demon.The settlers, witnessing this terrifying display of power, could only watch in horror as the very ground beneath their feet quaked and
The Lance of Longinus, a manifestation of Gabriel's newfound power, crackled with an otherworldly energy. The archangel's sacrifice of flight, speed, and strength in exchange for the mastery of electromagnetism filled the legendary spear with unparalleled celestial might.The settlers, awestruck by the revelation and the awe-inspiring presence of the Lance of Longinus, sensed a shift in the cosmic balance. Gabriel's transformation and the emergence of this legendary weapon hinted at a turning point in the battle against Leviathan's overwhelming darkness.Leviathan, witnessing Gabriel's transformation and the birth of the Lance of Longinus, showed a mix of curiosity and apprehension. The demon's imposing form faltered for a moment, a hint of uncertainty flickering in his eyes as he beheld the archangel wielding the legendary weapon.The golden spear crackled with an intense energy, its celestial power pulsating with an ominous yet mesmerizing glow. Gabriel, holding the Lance of Longinu
As Leviathan, drained and desperate, staggered back, Gabriel abandoned the use of his varied techniques. He grasped the Lance of Longinus firmly, its golden shaft pulsating with celestial radiance. Drawing closer to the staggering demon, Gabriel prepared for close combat.With precision and grace, Gabriel thrust the lance forward, aiming for Leviathan's weakened form. The lance shimmered as it sliced through the air, seeking out the demon's heart. Leviathan, sensing the impending strike, attempted to evade the attack, stumbling backward in a desperate bid to escape."You've killed far too many, you do not get to escape justice," uttered Gabriel as he took stance.Gabriel pressed on, relentless in his pursuit. He pivoted, twirling the lance expertly in his grasp, each movement calculated and precise. The tip of the legendary weapon glinted as it headed toward Leviathan, seeking to pierce through the demon's dwindling defenses."Your gravity has gotten weaker, I can feel your force fiel