"Welcome to my realm," the reaper says as he welcomes his next visitor. A young girl appears from the deep red light in the endless fields. She opens her eyes, dazed and confused. The reaper extends his arms out to her, welcoming her with a smile on his face. The girl reciprocates his hug gladly.
"So, what is your name?" the reaper asks, "Mine is Orym, nice to meet you."
The young girl glances up at him and smiles softly. "Faith. I'm Faith." She looks around with a confused look. "Where am I?"
"You're in my realm," the old reaper says. He appeared to be a young boy, but in his eyes you could tell he had been here for centuries. "You are welcome to live here, but if you prefer to be somewhere else that can be arranged."
"Live?"
Faith looks down in horror. The pieces slowly coming together. Then suddenly her eyes start to bleed shadowy black blood. She slowly tilts her head and grins.
"YOU!"
She reaches out her arms, but the old reaper had already disappeared.
"YOU WILL REGRET THIS!"
The endless fields of beautiful green grass starts to turn the same shadowy black as her tears. In just a matter of seconds there is nothing more left than an endless void of shadow.
"You.."
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Beyond
Short StoryWhat would happen is a grim reaper and a human fell in love? The answer might not be what you'd expect. This is the tragic story of Faith and Lucy, their love was never meant to be.
