*gulp*
There I was standing in front of him as he is seated on his throne, sizing me up with his baleful stare before he spoke to me, “And what are you going to give me if I grant you this wish of power, fame and fortune?”
“M—m—my…my soul?” *gulp* I replied hesitantly
“Your soul!!! YOUR SOUL?!!! Bwahahahaha! You’re offering me your soul! Bwahahaha!” the prince of darkness said in a rather sarcastic tone
“Ahehe… yes… my soul… hehe…”
“And why do you think I would want your soul?!” he asked, as he stood from his throne and walks toward where I stand
“Bu—but isn’t that how it’s supposed to be? I make a wish and in return I promise to give you my soul when I die?” I asked him
“Bwahahaha!” he now stands towering over me, “Bwahaha! Listen kid, either you’re watching too much fiction or you bumped your head on way down here.”
“Eh?” was my puzzled reply
“In these times, I would hardly lift a finger to get anybody’s soul. Souls are a dime-a-dozen today kid! Everybody’s very much willing to give their soul to the devil, and they are not even aware of it.”
By now, I don’t know if I’m puzzled, I’m nervous or I just want to get out of there
“People have sex, and they call it love. It doesn’t matter if they are not married or one of them is married, all they know is that they are in love and there’s nothing wrong with being in love, right? That is why they keep on doing it, all because love justified their lust.”
“but…” I started to speak…
“Oh, don’t butt in yet, I’m just starting…” he continued, “look at the progress that is happening around… new bridges, roads, schools, buildings – development! Who doesn’t love progress? But every time a new bridge is built, a new building erected or roadways developed, I get more souls, all because the powers-that-be were just getting their ‘fair share.’ I believe that’s what they call in your world S.O.P., and THEY ACTUALLY BELIEVE IT’S OKAY!”
He continued to speak as he walks slowly around me
“Aahh… technology, I’ve never had an able assistant since the dawn of the Internet. And I’m not even referring to those surfing on porn sites and watching nude photos online, those were given, hardly any challenge there. But I’m referring to those very cunning social media. Thanks to them, people would rather chat with their friends, tend to their virtual farms, upload their most recent photos, and even shop online… they are so busy doing all these things that they no longer read the bible… heck! They don’t even pray anymore!”
“So, you see, you are not really in a position to bargain with me offering your soul. What I’ve mentioned to you are just few of your people’s follies, and I can feel that they will keep on doing these things… and the more powerful I will become… AND I’M NOT EVEN DOING ANYTHING! Isn’t that great?!”
“Bwahahaha! Bwahahaha!” his laugher is beginning to annoy me now.
“A-hehehe… I see your point… I – I – I’m really sorry for wasting your time… I better go now,” and I tried to walk away slowly…
“NOT SO FAST! It’s not that easy you know, just by coming to me, you have actually given me your soul. You have lost more than your share of bargain… you people are such an idiot!”
“Wait a minute! You have not given me my wish! That’s not fair!”
“Fair?! Me, the devil? You want me to play fair? Bwahahaha!”
“BWAHAHAHA! BWAHAHAHA!”
Tags: consequence, conversation with the devil, devil, Fiction, prince of darkness, short stories, soul
This devil drives a hard bargain. But he makes sense. How can we get a fair deal with him when we practically sell our soul in thoughtless increments. Daily. And we have the nerve to get a better deal for our puny souls?
So much wisdom from someone who was kicked out from heaven. If he used some of that before he’d still be sitting pretty and enjoying lots of perks in heaven.
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Roy Reply:
May 2nd, 2010 at 11:53 pm
Yes, he is indeed wise. We better not make a deal with him
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The devilish soul with a child-ful play! Some use of amazing words there. Love it! Especially …the narration through use of animated dialogue’s. Cool!
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Roy Reply:
May 2nd, 2010 at 11:58 pm
Hi Reberto! Thank you very much for taking time to read my story. I really appreciate it.
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charisse Reply:
July 21st, 2010 at 8:06 pm
i am moved by your story. its true! i would like to repost it in my facebook account and tag it to my friends. To God be the Glory!
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Nice story. And it is an eye-opener. Sometimes, we were too lax that we don’t even bother what we do. We always seek reasons for our acts. Indeed, the devil is already claiming our souls with him doing nothing. So sad.
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Intriguing story Roy, so what happens now to those who go to church and pray daily but have some persons they don’t talk to. Or those who read the Holy Bible daily but never lifted a finger to help an old woman cross the street. I know you got my drift, banal na aso ,santong kabayo, natataw ako, hi hi hi…iyon lang bow…
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oh, I’m sure the devil takes account of those too
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Hey Roy,
Stumbled upon your blog.. Pretty interesting view point. Love your comment on social networking.. Will be back for the next one..
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Roy Reply:
May 19th, 2010 at 6:40 am
Hi Aditi!
Thanks!
Until now, I still don’t understand what compelled me to write this one
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Hahaha…
Very interesting, very nice story.
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Funny… You have a very interesting style of writing. I found this blog by accident, but think I’ll return to it occasionally to read more
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Great setting and idea, Cheers, and keep writing!
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