Beyond The Veil
Who would have guessed my death would be such a hilarious joke? I woke up early, as with every other day, except today was the day of my death. I would wake up to take a shower, grab my lunch, watch the news and start walking to school. I do this everyday, except for today I didn't choose to watch the news. If I had, I would have known about the donut truck speeding down mainstreet being chased by the police. It wove in between traffic like a pro teasing the police. suddenly going through an alley, I go through everyday to take care of this stray cat, it wasn't able to see me in time and likely didn't care. As it tripped up on me the police were able to surround him. I was killed instantly, and thankfully it was quick enough to only hit that "OMG I'M DYINNNNGGG!! WHAT IS THIS FEELING!??" level of things.
The Grand Court was scary as hell, Red banners with a black gavel hitting a soul to fire, braziers in every corner, and three judges that were as tall as skyscrapers and impossible not to curl away from. I somehow made it safely past and came upon two doors. One was laden in gold, the other had vines obscuring many strange symbols. I reach for the overgrown door as I was always interested in new languages.
"Hold your horses!" The man appeared between the two doors, wearing white robes and a golden laurel wreath atop his balding head. "That path leads to a treacherous land filled with many strong creatures lurking around every corner to claim your soul. You would start over from scratch: memories lost and entirely different body. Even though you are allowed one wish, I cannot guarantee a good life.
"I-I just want to live. This isn't living... O-Oh! Not to offend you or anything, your highness!?" I say hoping that will work for my one wish. I reach for the door and as soon as my fingertips touch the strange wood the vine envelope my hand and reaching for my body I black out. 'That $&@% stupid man! He tricked me! He just wanted me to go to HIS door!' I think before waking up in a small very incapable body.
As there is nothing to do, I recall those symbols from the door and one particular symbol stands out, a ball of fire suddenly appears above the palms of my hands. I let out a giggle it's magic! Then it shoots incredibly fast to my ceiling exploding and setting my house ablaze.
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