What if, after you die you learn why the reaper is portrayed holding a scythe. It isn't to harvest your soul, it's to protect you from something on your journey. "The Reapers" they are there to protect the dead humans that are now called souls. The souls must reach four reaper bases before reaching paradise. The Reapers and souls travel through the afterworld called purgatory and of course it isn't easy to bypass the forest. there will be a group of monsters trying to stop the reapers. where will the human soul end up? ________ writing idea creds to : Writing Prompts. Character Portrayal: Grim Reaper: Ricky Whittle Rose Mina: Crystal Reed Harrison Louis: David Mazouz Lucifer: Lauren Cohen MORE WILL BE EXPLAINED IN THE STORY