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A friend of my cousin, a Mr. Charlie Baker, approached me with a mysterious opportunity. He asked me, in a completely sober tone, if I was interested in seeing an angel. Not a human dressed in flowing white robes with large wings, but a multidimensional creature of immense intelligence from the celestial plane of existence.273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVXG8ScBlUY
I always had a fascination for the supernatural so I said yes. There was a long pause as we regarded each other. Charlie's eyes fixated on my face, as he tried to discern whether I had the courage to commit to his offer. Finally after several moments, he said, “Well.”. And I said, “Well?” And he said, “Well, I will be at your apartment tomorrow morning.”273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCDYYzhqFH9
Charlie arrived at my apartment just as the sun was rising over the desert. In this new light, he appeared older than he did the day before. His weathered face beamed with excitement and nervousness.273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7fjsMz713f
He reached out and shook my hand, "Ready for our adventure?" I nodded.273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrDCrZxd3bX
As I followed him out the door, I could sense a tension in his movements, a stiffness in his gait that belied his confidence. He kept stealing glances at me out of the corner of his eye. It wasn't until we were settled in his car, bumping along a dirt road on the outskirts of the city, that Charlie finally spoke up.273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGqWAd77cnG
“When we get to the place, I want you to be very still and follow my instructions exactly. It could be dangerous if you don't.”273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcOyb9LoMm4
The sun was setting when we arrived at the entrance to an old gold mine. The mountain loomed over us, casting a shadow across the narrow opening where the mine's entrance lay. Walking inside the mine, our footsteps echoed against the dusty walls. The air was thick with the scent of earth and the darkness was almost suffocating. As we walked deeper into the mine, the darkness began to give way to a dim light, and we soon came upon an ancient stone door with strange markings etched into its surface.273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgxyHVkkdeW
Charlie grabbed the long copper handle of the door. He appeared much older now, like an ancient mummified king. He waited a moment and then with a sudden sideways movement he drew back the door. The hinges creaked and groaned with age.273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFGYXbVayKP
As the door swung open, Charlie turned to me. His eyes were gone and there was nothing left but deep sockets of a skull. “It is time for you to awaken! Sleep no more. You do not belong to the Abode of Lost Souls.”273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlh8TDmyQP8
The skeleton that was Charlie collapsed into a pile of bones. Blinding light shot out of the doorway and I was transported up through the ceiling of the mine and into the abyss. And then there was a opaque, misty light.273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqtqp1jAlox
I opened my eyes.273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdtJIg2E7ik
“Welcome to the world of the living.” A nurse was standing above me. “You've been asleep for twenty two years.”273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmJYrqgFXdx
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