Eclipse of divinity

Origins

Juda hesitated before turning the door handle, her grip betraying a hint of apprehension. What was she afraid of? As the door swung open, revealing Dr. Raphael's office, my curiosity surged. The room was cavernous, lined with towering bookcases brimming with ancient tomes. At the far end sat Dr. Raphael, a formidable figure ensconced in a leather chair, engrossed in a weathered book.

"Father?" Juda's voice trembled.

"Juda?" Dr. Raphael glanced up briefly before returning to his reading.

"I've brought Parker to come see you," Juda announced, her voice wavering.

Dr. Raphael regarded me with an intensity that sent shivers down my spine. His acknowledgment was brief, but his gaze felt like a piercing examination.

"Hello Parker, my name is Dr. Raphael. I'm so happy to finally meet you," he greeted, his attention quickly returning to his book.

I reciprocated the greeting, but Dr. Raphael's dismissive demeanor left me unsettled. Nevertheless, I plunged ahead, explaining the bizarre events of the past few hours, the deaths, and the inexplicable power that seemed to dwell within me.

As I recounted the events, Juda's subtle reaction didn't go unnoticed. Was she hiding something?

"Are you okay?" I inquired, my concern genuine.

"Yeah, I'm okay," she reassured me, though her unease lingered.

Dr. Raphael, now fully engaged, urged us to continue. His demeanor shifted, his gaze piercing through me as he absorbed every word.

"That's all though, sir. That's everything that has happened," I concluded, feeling a weight lift off my shoulders.

Dr. Raphael's response was measured, his eyes betraying a sense of urgency that matched the gravity of the situation.

"We have much to discuss, Parker. Please, take a seat," he gestured towards chairs by a fireplace I hadn't noticed before.

As we settled into our seats, Dr. Raphael's expression softened, replaced by a solemn gravity.

"Alright, Parker, you will have to bear with me. What I am about to tell you is crucial. You must listen carefully, and don't hesitate to ask questions. Shall we begin?"

"I am," I replied shakily.

"A bit of warning. You may have a hard time believing in what I'm about to tell you, but everything I am about to say is everything but false," Dr. Raphael warned, clasping his hands together.

"I'll do my best to believe and understand because so far everything that I have experienced today has been something someone would see as unbelievable," I responded.

"Alright then, let's begin," Dr. Raphael said, signaling the start of an extraordinary tale.

"Let's start with you and your family. Your family has been around for generations, thousands of years. Your bloodline is very old. An old prophecy has surrounded your family for a very long time, as well as other people. I know you're from Christian descent, but you have no faith in that religion. You have ancient blood in you. The Bible's stories are fact. Everything in there is real, as well as everything from other religions and beliefs. The gods and their children have lived among each other since the dawn of time. Although they don't get along or mingle among each other, they do know of each other and have a certain degree of respect for each other," Dr. Raphael began.

"You mean to tell me that every god from every religion is real? You honestly expect me to believe that? Yeah, I had a very interesting day, but this? This is insane. Do you know how this sounds? If I were part of any of these religions, this would be blasphemous. A disgrace," I erupted, unable to contain my disbelief.