How it begins

My name is Simon. Simon Lito.

I am 20 years old.

But it feels like that doesn't even matter as my grand dream is now shattered. In pieces.

I have been studying in Germany for two years now. My goal: To become a teacher. It has been my dream for about four or five years now. But that has pretty much come to an end now. Last year I already failed my exam in chemistry. I had to switch from chemistry to geography.

But now I have also failed my exam in biology. I don't know how to keep going now. For the last few weeks or rather months I have been avoiding this problem. But I have realized that this can not go on. I have to make a decision.

While mulling over the problem as I go to the supermarket I suddenly hear a voice in my head.

"You have been admiring me and my brethern for such a long time now. I see you going closer and closer towards despair. As you are one of the important pillars why I and my brethern can survive, I will give you a gift and a chance. Remember, my name is Thanatos. And of course you just walked over a bomb from 80 years ago. Hahahahaha!"

As this voice echos in my head, my sight suddenly goes black. I can't see anything or perceive anything. Only darkness is around me.

I suddenly notice a rainbow-colered light advancing towards me from the darkness. I put up my guard in anticipation of danger as I still cannot understand what is going on.

The light stops in front of me and stays still.

And then a voice begins to speak. It sounds pleasant and soothing. It makes me put down my guard.