A Blessing

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At the edge of the grim woods, lies a ramshackle hut that houses a mother and father. Though to have recently given birth to their 13th child the parents are in despair, as their food and money began to run dry. The days became dire, food became scarce, and money no longer seemed like an option to choose from. As the hut begun to sleep soundly, the father took a trip down to the woods. He worries, ponders, and questions his situation to no end as he continues on in his journey through the dense forest. His walk seemed to never end, as the bushes bled together with the trees, the twigs soon became indifferent to the father, and the mud that spilled on his ragged shoes didn't dismay the father.

But soon, he entered a clean circle, where the trees bowed down to the center, but the area was clear. Only grass stood in it, though thoroughly cut. The father decides to lie down in the dead center of the area. 

F: "If only there was a testament, a contract, or a blessing that could help relieve this situation of my family and I. Oh how this could've been avoided, but yet. I ask of a sign."

Then, as if his words spoke of prophecy, he heard a voice from his right. 

"I may be of help," the voice called upon the father. Then soon emerged the man's God.

G: "I have heard of your prayers. And I shall answer them, for you have given faith in me and your family. It is truly amazing to see a man of faith push through and overcome such difficulties in his life." God walked closer to the father, reaching out a hand.

G: "As I said before, I have heard your prayers, and I will answer them. For your 13th child, I will grant him protection and the will of God. He will spread the word of my will, and he will soon grow to be a respectable man, so long as you grant me to be the godfather of the child."

"Oh such lies he spills right?" A deep and harsh voice materialized behind the father. The father jerked his body towards his behind. Before him peered the devil.

D: "



F: "I... cannot take your blessings." Both God and Devil was confused. 

"Despite God testament and truth, and the Devil's contract and absolution, 


The father ventured deeper into the dark thicket, where the trees began to bow down and the smog that filled the air became more heavy and dense. As the father pressed on into the wood's interior, he soon made out a third figure. 

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