The Soulless Descent Chapter 1: The Book They say that the biggest mistake a man could make is murder, at least that's what my father told me. At the time, I believed him. But over the years I found a secret so horrific that it made murder seem like stepping on an ant. I had found one of the darkest secrets known to man, or rather unknown to man. For I discovered this book, this horrible book that showed me the way to eternal life, but all great things come with a price. I had found the secret to an endless life, but it came with a cost. I had discovered a way, a way to steal the soul. Since I was I boy I had always wanted to be an archeologist. To explore the world and learn of the past. My mother, my drunken mother told me my dream was a waste, that I was an idiot to think of it. But still I pursued my dream as I grew up. The more I tried the more my mother shot me down. Finally I was in college, my mother was no more, intoxicated she got behind the wheel and drove in front of a train. A little guiltily I feel she deserved this end. I vowed that I would not end up like her. That I would live as long as I could to do what I had to do. At first I thought my discovery was lucky, that I could live until I finished my work, but it became a curse. Now I shall tell the story of my cursed life, in hopes that if you find this book, you may burn it. So no more innocent blood is spilled. Sincerely, Noah James Arken
Sorry it's short, but the next chapters will e longer, I must warn you though this story is a little adulty. I hope you enjoy it though, it's been a long time since I've written anything!