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Chapter 13: God’s Shadow

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Christopher Dawson

Black sails fly high overhead. Wind pushes out the crest centered on the sails, red surrounding a boar’s head. We are on a mission like no other we’ve been handed. The church specifically ordered us to take on what we hope will be an easy job. Get in, cleanse the island, and leave.

“Captain Hanson.”

“Yes?”

“We’re nearly there, sir. The estimated docking time is one hour. Should I prepare the men?”

Captain Hanson nods to the general. Savages have overcome the island of Belzaar. A name that sends shivers down my spine. Belzaar—Beelzebub’s bizarre garden is what awaits us. This journey has been long, a week’s time spent with my fellow men of God. Captain Hanson promises we will see our families soon, and that our mission will only take a day or two. ‘One day to wipe out a whole population?’ Though they may be few in numbers, they will be formidable. Evil always is.

“Captain?”

“Christopher?”