Dead or Alive?

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When I woke up I wasn't sure where I was. It seemed to be underground because there was no sunlight but there was fire everywhere. Although I was surrounded by fire I wasn't scared I felt peaceful. This fire was bad it was the kind of fire that is on a lit candle or a toasty fireplace. A fire that make you smell like a campfire and makes you sleepy and feel at peace.
Suddenly I heard a voice.
"Oh darling, your wake."
It was the beautiful fire woman who saved me from being burned at the stake.
"Thank you."
"Please, don't thank me yet I have a reason for bringing you here." She said in a sorrowful tone.
"You save my life I am very great full." I declared.
"I sorry but I haven't saved your life. You were already gone when I got there."
"So.. so I can never go back?"
She nodded gravely.
"So this is death. They are all wrong on what death is, it is quite peaceful and strangely filled with fire."
"Oh this isn't death this is something else."
"What, if I not dead why can't you send me back to her?!"
"Because you aren't alive, there is more than just death and life for some."
"What else is there for me!"
"Like I said don't thank me yet!" She replied sternly.
"What am I to do?"
"You work for me now. You will help me thrive and I will train to be my soldier."
"What!"
"Listen!" She screeched "You will serve me!"
Just then she showed her true nature. She was wicked and dangerous, I could see it in her eyes. You could see the fire that they say are in hell in those eyes.
"I will train you! What is your name and why did you die!"
"I am Remi..."
"NO your real name."
My name is Reminiscent Faith Harken and I was killed because I am girl who fell in love with another girl."

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