Playing with the devil

On the roof of a skyscraper, where the wind breaks with frantic force, autumn has spread its cold wings. Eager to break out of the cold embrace, I stand on the edge, looking down at the endless swarms below. Like an anthill, life continues its course, it seems that everything is moving somewhere, fulfilling its appointments. But all this seems insignificant to me. My latest diversion, watching this hustle and bustle, has almost come to an end.

The sound of a creaking door behind me made me turn around. He rose to the roof - a strange, thin guy, with a face full of sadness and fatigue. His hair was triggered and the smell of it just couldn't be described. As he approached the edge, he, like me, stared down and then looked up.

"What do you want from me?!" 'has shouted. "I don't understand! Why are you making me do this?"

I flew up to him and whispered quietly in his ear, "You chose your own path."

'You're lying! You said it was my destiny" 'the guy replied, his voice shaking with emotion.

"And you accepted him," I replied, flying over his shoulder.

'But I don't want to! I can't anymore" 'the guy collapsed to his knees, filling the place with tragic tears. "Why did you appear in my life?!"

I smiled and put my arm around his shoulders. "You called me. You asked for your life to get better, and I heard your call"

'You're the devil! You're tricking me into stealing my soul" 'the guy yelled.

"Ah, you saw through me," I pretended to be upset. "But I really need your soul. I can offer you a contract"

"What do you want?" 'the guy asked, his voice sounding faint.

"Fame! I want to be recognized as a genius" 'he exclaimed, his eyes sparkling with inspiration.

"fair enough. But remember that during the life of geniuses do not recognize," I warned him.

The guy flashed a fire of determination. "Yeah, you're right! All geniuses die early! I want everyone to understand" 'he exclaimed.

After the guy accepted my offer, I flew down, knowing that tomorrow there would be news in the newspapers about his death. As long as he seeks recognition, I will go looking for the next victim.

Sighing, I take a look at the guy flying down and follow him. Tomorrow his name will fill the headlines. But before that happens, I need to make some preparations.

After waiting for the wind to subside on the roof and most of the tenants to leave their apartments, I go down the stairwell and enter the guy's apartment. When opening the door, I am greeted by a scent that makes me squeeze my beak. But I do not pay attention to it and head to the table where what brought me here lies.

Gently pushing aside leftover food and avoiding cobwebs and mould, I open a notebook of manuscripts. Scrolling through the pages, I notice the passion and talent in the guy's words. He dreamed of becoming an artist, but his talent was lost amid endless aspirations.

I turn on the computer, hoping to find something valuable there. But my search is in vain. I understand that I will have to leave the guy without inspiration, let him figure it out himself. After all, I already have a new victim waiting for his time.

Gathering my thoughts, I leave the apartment and soar into the night sky, where the stars shine as witnesses to my deals. My game with the devil continues, and I already know that the next step will be even more amazing.

The next day, I flew over the city, watching the news of the guy's death spread. Newspaper headlines, conversations in the streets, viral social media posts - everything was riddled with my latest victim's name.

But my work is not finished yet. I flew off looking for the next soul ready to make a deal. And I was lucky - I found her within a few hours.

This time my victim turned out to be a young singer striving for fame and recognition. Her voice was amazing, but she was forgotten among thousands of other talented performers. I approached her, offered her a deal, and she accepted it without hesitation.

Again, I saw my work in action when a new musical phenomenon burst into the world of show business. Her voice penetrated into the hearts of millions, and her name was heard by everyone.

But for me it was just another step in my game. I kept looking for new candidates willing to give their souls in exchange for promises of fame and success. And every time I made a new deal, my power and influence grew.

This went on for centuries and I had no intention of stopping. After all, for me it was just a game with the devil, in which I was the devil himself.

With each new deal, I felt my strength grow, my game with the devil become more difficult and exciting. I enjoyed every moment a new partner fell before my artful play with words and promises.

But over time, doubts began to arise. Against the background of my victories and triumphs, I began to notice the traces of destruction that my game left behind. Shattered dreams, shattered lives, warped destinies - it was all a reminder of the price to pay for my power.

Nevertheless, I continued my game, ignoring these doubts and suppressing my conscience. Each new deal brought me more satisfaction, more power. I have become a monster who devours human souls in his endless thirst for power and control.

But even the most insidious player sometimes faces something he can't control. And one day, at the worst possible time, one of my deals spiralled out of control, bringing destruction and misery on a level never seen before.

This catastrophic episode made me think. I realized that my game with the devil was out of control, that I was the cause of suffering and destruction. And at that point I knew I had to stop this endless game before it was too late.

So I decided to change my destiny, giving up my power and becoming part of a kinder and more merciful reality. And although it was a difficult choice, I knew that this was the only way I could find true happiness and correct the mistakes I had made.

This is how my game with the devil ended, and a new stage in my life began - a stage of redemption and rebirth.

Over time, I learned to use my knowledge and experience to help people in need. I turned to those who were suffering the consequences of their own deals with the devil to give them hope for a new beginning. My goal now was to right the wrongs of the past and bring light and healing to those who needed it.

By helping others, I found true meaning in my life. My heart filled with kindness and compassion, and my actions brought relief and hope to those who suffered. I realized that true power lies not in power and control, but in the ability to do good and change the world for the better.

This is how I continue my journey, striving to help others and bring light into the darkness. My game with the devil is over, but my new journey is just beginning. And I am ready to accept his challenges with an open heart and determination to do good in this world.

01.05.2024

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