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A] Graveyard Choir: Fatum – Horrificum – Fatum – Inauditum Fatum – Horrificum – Fatum – Inauditum B] 1884 “The year is 1884. These are dark, troubled times, fraught with greed, envy and prejudice. It’s two worlds divided: rich and poor, black and white, master and servant, the living and… well… the not quite dead. Oh yes, that’s right: the spirit world plays a large part in this story that you are about to hear. Allow me to present Abby and Daniel. A happy couple, obviously. Head-over-heels and completely smitten with each other. Aren’t they adorable? They could not know of course that their love was doomed even as it started. And that fate was about to deal them the cruelest hand imaginable… I feel I should warn you, this tale is not for the faint of heart. Things go dreadfully wrong for our young lovers. The terrible, horrific sequence of events that’s about to unfold here will surely be too much for the tender-hearted. There… ha! My duty to you is fulfilled, and you may now proceed… but at your own risk.” C] Daniel and Abby D] Fatum Choir: Fatum horrificum in faucibus Orci cognosces oooo mortem providens (ad Dominum aut ad Diabolum) Fatum (vita est finita nunc … redire non iam potes) inauditum (tu obscurus nubibus amorem nunc effugis) in animas semper invadit oooo crudelissimum vita est finita nunc redire non iam potes inutile est supplicare ad Mortis Angelam in lacrimis tu obscurus nubibus amorem nunc effugis in lacrimis eris ducendus ad crematorium ad Purgatorium oooo ad Dominum aut ad Diabolum! E] Why Daniel: Why? No no no! Why? No no! F] Guilty Abby: Daddy, I am guilty It was me, dad, yes I killed him Now it’s over, I am broken This is my end Dad, my world is shattered Dad, my life no longer matters Up in flames, and I’m to blame, yes I am condemned Abraham: Abby, can you hear me Dear, just slow down, take it easy No more tears now, I am here now What’s going on? Sweetheart, take it slowly Honey, listen, can you show me I believe but can I see what You have done!
Submitted by NecroLord — Nov 08, 2025
A] Graveyard Choir: Fatum – Horrificum – Fatum – Inauditum Fatum – Horrificum – Fatum – Inauditum B] 1884 “The year is 1884. These are dark, troubled times, fraught with greed, envy and prejudice. It’s two worlds divided: rich and poor, black and white, master and servant, the living and… well… the not quite dead. Oh yes, that’s right: the spirit world plays a large part in this story that you are about to hear. Allow me to present Abby and Daniel. A happy couple, obviously. Head-over-heels and completely smitten with each other. Aren’t they adorable? They could not know of course that their love was doomed even as it started. And that fate was about to deal them the cruelest hand imaginable… I feel I should warn you, this tale is not for the faint of heart. Things go dreadfully wrong for our young lovers. The terrible, horrific sequence of events that’s about to unfold here will surely be too much for the tender-hearted. There… ha! My duty to you is fulfilled, and you may now proceed… but at your own risk.” C] Daniel and Abby D] Fatum Choir: Fatum horrificum in faucibus Orci cognosces oooo mortem providens (ad Dominum aut ad Diabolum) Fatum (vita est finita nunc … redire non iam potes) inauditum (tu obscurus nubibus amorem nunc effugis) in animas semper invadit oooo crudelissimum vita est finita nunc redire non iam potes inutile est supplicare ad Mortis Angelam in lacrimis tu obscurus nubibus amorem nunc effugis in lacrimis eris ducendus ad crematorium ad Purgatorium oooo ad Dominum aut ad Diabolum! E] Why Daniel: Why? No no no! Why? No no! F] Guilty Abby: Daddy, I am guilty It was me, dad, yes I killed him Now it’s over, I am broken This is my end Dad, my world is shattered Dad, my life no longer matters Up in flames, and I’m to blame, yes I am condemned Abraham: Abby, can you hear me Dear, just slow down, take it easy No more tears now, I am here now What’s going on? Sweetheart, take it slowly Honey, listen, can you show me I believe but can I see what You have done!
Submitted by Dahmers Fridge — Nov 08, 2025
A] Graveyard Choir: Fatum – Horrificum – Fatum – Inauditum Fatum – Horrificum – Fatum – Inauditum B] 1884 “The year is 1884. These are dark, troubled times, fraught with greed, envy and prejudice. It’s two worlds divided: rich and poor, black and white, master and servant, the living and… well… the not quite dead. Oh yes, that’s right: the spirit world plays a large part in this story that you are about to hear. Allow me to present Abby and Daniel. A happy couple, obviously. Head-over-heels and completely smitten with each other. Aren’t they adorable? They could not know of course that their love was doomed even as it started. And that fate was about to deal them the cruelest hand imaginable… I feel I should warn you, this tale is not for the faint of heart. Things go dreadfully wrong for our young lovers. The terrible, horrific sequence of events that’s about to unfold here will surely be too much for the tender-hearted. There… ha! My duty to you is fulfilled, and you may now proceed… but at your own risk.” C] Daniel and Abby D] Fatum Choir: Fatum horrificum in faucibus Orci cognosces oooo mortem providens (ad Dominum aut ad Diabolum) Fatum (vita est finita nunc … redire non iam potes) inauditum (tu obscurus nubibus amorem nunc effugis) in animas semper invadit oooo crudelissimum vita est finita nunc redire non iam potes inutile est supplicare ad Mortis Angelam in lacrimis tu obscurus nubibus amorem nunc effugis in lacrimis eris ducendus ad crematorium ad Purgatorium oooo ad Dominum aut ad Diabolum! E] Why Daniel: Why? No no no! Why? No no! F] Guilty Abby: Daddy, I am guilty It was me, dad, yes I killed him Now it’s over, I am broken This is my end Dad, my world is shattered Dad, my life no longer matters Up in flames, and I’m to blame, yes I am condemned Abraham: Abby, can you hear me Dear, just slow down, take it easy No more tears now, I am here now What’s going on? Sweetheart, take it slowly Honey, listen, can you show me I believe but can I see what You have done!
Submitted by VladTheImpaler666 — Nov 08, 2025
A] Graveyard Choir: Fatum – Horrificum – Fatum – Inauditum Fatum – Horrificum – Fatum – Inauditum B] 1884 “The year is 1884. These are dark, troubled times, fraught with greed, envy and prejudice. It’s two worlds divided: rich and poor, black and white, master and servant, the living and… well… the not quite dead. Oh yes, that’s right: the spirit world plays a large part in this story that you are about to hear. Allow me to present Abby and Daniel. A happy couple, obviously. Head-over-heels and completely smitten with each other. Aren’t they adorable? They could not know of course that their love was doomed even as it started. And that fate was about to deal them the cruelest hand imaginable… I feel I should warn you, this tale is not for the faint of heart. Things go dreadfully wrong for our young lovers. The terrible, horrific sequence of events that’s about to unfold here will surely be too much for the tender-hearted. There… ha! My duty to you is fulfilled, and you may now proceed… but at your own risk.” C] Daniel and Abby D] Fatum Choir: Fatum horrificum in faucibus Orci cognosces oooo mortem providens (ad Dominum aut ad Diabolum) Fatum (vita est finita nunc … redire non iam potes) inauditum (tu obscurus nubibus amorem nunc effugis) in animas semper invadit oooo crudelissimum vita est finita nunc redire non iam potes inutile est supplicare ad Mortis Angelam in lacrimis tu obscurus nubibus amorem nunc effugis in lacrimis eris ducendus ad crematorium ad Purgatorium oooo ad Dominum aut ad Diabolum! E] Why Daniel: Why? No no no! Why? No no! F] Guilty Abby: Daddy, I am guilty It was me, dad, yes I killed him Now it’s over, I am broken This is my end Dad, my world is shattered Dad, my life no longer matters Up in flames, and I’m to blame, yes I am condemned Abraham: Abby, can you hear me Dear, just slow down, take it easy No more tears now, I am here now What’s going on? Sweetheart, take it slowly Honey, listen, can you show me I believe but can I see what You have done!
Submitted by Immortal — Nov 08, 2025
Why?! No, no, no! Why?! No, no!!!!!!!
Submitted by Sexy Gargoyle — Feb 06, 2026
A] Graveyard Choir: Fatum – Horrificum – Fatum – Inauditum Fatum – Horrificum – Fatum – Inauditum B] 1884 “The year is 1884. These are dark, troubled times, fraught with greed, envy and prejudice. It’s two worlds divided: rich and poor, black and white, master and servant, the living and… well… the not quite dead. Oh yes, that’s right: the spirit world plays a large part in this story that you are about to hear. Allow me to present Abby and Daniel. A happy couple, obviously. Head-over-heels and completely smitten with each other. Aren’t they adorable? They could not know of course that their love was doomed even as it started. And that fate was about to deal them the cruelest hand imaginable… I feel I should warn you, this tale is not for the faint of heart. Things go dreadfully wrong for our young lovers. The terrible, horrific sequence of events that’s about to unfold here will surely be too much for the tender-hearted. There… ha! My duty to you is fulfilled, and you may now proceed… but at your own risk.” C] Daniel and Abby D] Fatum Choir: Fatum horrificum in faucibus Orci cognosces oooo mortem providens (ad Dominum aut ad Diabolum) Fatum (vita est finita nunc … redire non iam potes) inauditum (tu obscurus nubibus amorem nunc effugis) in animas semper invadit oooo crudelissimum vita est finita nunc redire non iam potes inutile est supplicare ad Mortis Angelam in lacrimis tu obscurus nubibus amorem nunc effugis in lacrimis eris ducendus ad crematorium ad Purgatorium oooo ad Dominum aut ad Diabolum! E] Why Daniel: Why? No no no! Why? No no! F] Guilty Abby: Daddy, I am guilty It was me, dad, yes I killed him Now it’s over, I am broken This is my end Dad, my world is shattered Dad, my life no longer matters Up in flames, and I’m to blame, yes I am condemned Abraham: Abby, can you hear me Dear, just slow down, take it easy No more tears now, I am here now What’s going on? Sweetheart, take it slowly Honey, listen, can you show me I believe but can I see what You have done!
Submitted by Iron_Wraith — Nov 08, 2025
“Daniel is pulled into a chaotic, seemingly infinite vortex of swirling light. He passes beyond all thought and feeling, beyond all time and space, and wakes to find himself in a twisted, surreal landscape… the strange dimension between Heaven and Hell: Transitus!” Daniel: No, this can’t be real Yet it’s not a dream, no No way I’m alive I did not survive, no no no Risen like a ghost? An illusion, an empty shell A lonely soul at a crossroads No I wander lost in limbo bound for hell Where do I go now? Is there no way out, no no Is this eternity Or insanity, no Am I just a ghost? An illusion, an empty shell A lonely soul at the crossroads Forever lost in limbo bound for…
Submitted by Cyberwaste — Apr 26, 2025
“Mirage-like in the far distance a whirlwind rises ominously and races towards Daniel. As it winds its way through the wild contours of the Transitus landscape, a mysterious figure emerges from its depths…” Angel of Death: Well, hello there Daniel: So who the hell are you? Angel of Death: I hate to be the one to have to tell you, You have come to the end You’re about to ascend into the great beyond I hate to be the one to have to push you, But you are holding up the line Move along to your final destination! Daniel: No! I can’t accept this is the end, I won’t rest in peace My love and life unresolved A little time is all I need, my soul is not at ease Please listen to my story Angel of Death and the Furies: They are all alike, they die, they plead for their life, They lie, then break down and cry Now I don’t know why, him I like, must be something in his eyes Well alright, shall we give him some time? And listen to his story Angel of Death: So tell me why should I waste one second on you? Oh yes, I have to confess you are cuter Than the rest of this lifeless crowd So tell me why you think you’re entitled… to my time I’m sick and tired of all lies And immune to all cries of desperation! Daniel: No no no, I never should have doubted her, She was not to blame No matter what they all say I must go back and let her know; I need to clear her name Won’t you listen to my story? Angel of Death and the Furies: They are all alike, they die, they plead for their life, They lie, then break down and cry Now I don’t know why, you I like, must be something in your eyes So alright, we’ll go back in time I’ll listen to your story! Just take my hand
Submitted by Corpse Defiler — Apr 26, 2025
“With a mere wave of her arm the Angel takes Daniel back in time to 1883, where they emerge at the imposing estate of Daniel’s father. Will Daniel’s heartbreaking story be compelling enough to convince the Angel to help him? Well… we shall see.” Daniel: Then I saw her, the future opened wide I realized the past was gone, a new life had begun Two worlds now one Abby: I know this is real, I know it’s not a dream Two worlds apart, two worlds now one A new life’s begun Daniel: Our lives connected, we’d never be the same All had changed, we came undone, questions we had none Two worlds now one Abby: I know this is true, I know you feel it too Two worlds apart, two worlds now one A new life’s begun
Submitted by MetalElf — Apr 26, 2025
[Storyteller]: A few weeks have passed and Abby and Daniel are still madly, hopelessly in love. Try as they might, it's impossible fort them to hide it; and why should they? And it is equally obvious that Daniel's brother Henry does not approve. No... Not one little bit, and Henry plans to do something about it [Henry]: Do you see them? - Do you hear them? They are talking about you I believe them - I agree with them You will bring our great house down You will bring our great house down You're the talk of the town I know you want her, but don't you trust her Our wealth is all she craves Can you see it now? - Can you feel it how? She'll drag our good name down She'll drag our good name down She's the talk of the town [Daniel]: You couldn't be more wrong, I won't hear your lies I never felt so strong, I never felt so right, no No matter what they say, no matter what they do, no I will find a way to the life I choose [Henry]: This will break you down, turn your world around This will seal your fate, nothing good awaits This will spell your doom, on the road to ruin When she's got your gold, she'll swallow your soul [Abby]: Don't you judge us - Why begrudge us? The love that we have found? Are you jealous - Can you tell us? Why you want to bring us down You don't know me - If you could only See with honest eyes It is obvious - You are envious So you are trying to drag us down This is why you drag us down You're the talk of town [Henry]: I will break you down, turn you all around I will seal your fate, nothing good waits I will spell your doom, on the road to ruin I cant wait to tell dad, it will drive him mad [Henry]: [Abby]: I will break you down You couldn't be more wrong Turn you all around I won't hear your lies I will seal your fate We never felt so strong Nothing good waits We never felt so right I will spell your doom No matter what you say On the road to ruin No matter what you do I cant wait to tell dad We will find our way It will drive him mad The life we choose
Submitted by Grave666 — Apr 26, 2025
“Like most children, Daniel had imaginary friends when he was very young. His favorite was a statue of a brave Roman soldier in the family garden. Daniel had long since outgrown such childish things. But now… heartsick with the impossible choice before him, he finds himself turning again to his old friend… of stone.” Daniel: Old friend, it’s me again, once more… I turn to you You were always there for me, you always pulled me through Old friend, I’m sure you’ve seen, I’m captured by her charm But a hopeless choice waits for me, home… or the heart It tears me apart… What should I do…
Submitted by Grave666 — Apr 26, 2025
“I was NOT expecting this. I really wasn’t. But I’ll be damned if that old stone statue didn’t come alive!” The Statue: You were always my favorite, I’ve known you so long Never seen you so happy, and I’m never wrong Yes I know why you’re here, I see what’s at hand They will never accept her and won’t understand That you belong together, regardless of status or race But what do I know… I’m just some dumb piece of rock! You will last forever, I see how she lights up your face But what do I know… I’m just some dumb piece of rock! Yes I’m only a vision, a light in your dark A mere decoration, not even… art! But none of that matters, I’m what you need I’m the fury inside, demanding you see! That you belong together, regardless of color or class But what do I know… I’m just some dumb piece of rock! You will last forever, latch on to this one golden chance But what do I know… I’m just some dumb piece of rock!
Submitted by BloodShrine — Apr 26, 2025
“Back again in Transitus, Daniel knows the Angel is ready to make her decision. Has his story moved her? Will she make an exception? He examines her face for the tiniest sign of hope, but she is completely inscrutable. His heart pounding, he bows his head… and waits to hear her verdict.” Angel of Death: Seven days, seven nights Is all I can give you To try and save her life Seven days, seven nights To be close to your loved one All alone, in a world of your own She may not see or hear or feel you But a whisper in the dark It’s so easy to despair Alone, in a world of your own You got this
“Now we return to the mortal world – yes, your world – where we find Henry and scores of townspeople working bravely, valiantly, to save Daniel from the blaze. Yet at the same time they are desperate to find someone to blame for the tragedy. And it seems they’ve made up their minds…” The Villagers: Guilty, she has killed him, she is evil, she is lethal We all knew it, she would do it, a matter of time Guilty, she has killed him, did she do it, can we prove it On reflection, there’s no question, she did the crime! Guilty, she has killed him, we should have acted and protected We’re too late here, we can’t save him, the damage is done Guilty, she has killed him, hear her screamin’, she’s a demon She doesn’t belong here, she is wrong here, and now he’s gone How could she do this and get through this Could she really be so vile No need to prove this, it’s useless Condemned without a trial, condemned without a trial Guilty, she has killed him, she’s a sinner, hell within her We all knew it, she would do it, a matter of time Guilty, she has killed him, she’s a monster, an imposter On reflection, there’s no question, she did the crime! Guilty, she has killed him, full of darkness, she is heartless We’re too late here, we can’t save him, the damage is done Guilty, she has killed him, as we predicted, she is wicked She doesn’t belong here, she is wrong here, and now he’s gone How could she do this and get through this Could she really be so vile Henry: Guilty, she is guilty, she has killed him, Truly killed him, she must pay! The Villagers: No need to prove this, it’s useless Condemned without a trial, condemned without a trial
Submitted by VladTheImpaler666 — Apr 26, 2025
Lavinia: I really need to talk to you “I wish I could tell you that Henry and the townspeople managed to save our poor Daniel. But alas, it was not to be. Days later, a somber crowd gathers for Daniel’s funeral. And under all the sadness, tensions are running high…” Lavinia: She came to us that frightful night She said she killed him, or at least implied Then I saw his face, the very moment he died From out of nowhere he materialized Henry: It must be a sign, I know, I sensed him too He needs us to know… she did it I will see justice done, I will lay his soul to rest And the whole world will know… she’s guilty Lavinia: Am I going mad? I even feel his pain Please don’t dismiss me, I know it sounds insane Lavinia and Henry: We need a plan, he must be avenged Only we can free him, on us he depends Henry: You have to be strong, there’s no time for compassion You must be released… from the screaming You know when she’s gone… a fortune waits for you And you can let go of your demons! Lavinia: But how far must we go, can we really be so sure They all seem convinced, but didn’t see it Can we live with ourselves, if we learn that we were wrong! I know she confessed… but did she mean it?
Submitted by VladTheImpaler666 — Apr 26, 2025
“Meanwhile, the Angel and her Furies are observing all these earthly events from their vantage point in Transitus. Hmm! They find the complexities of human nature fascinating, perplexing, and endlessly entertaining. And they are determined to resolve… this Human Equation! Ha ha ha! Oh… poor people…” Angel of Death and the Furies: You’d think they were crazy, I’d almost say… stupid But they can be amazing, although they don’t look it Yes they can be charming, uniquely disarming, naive but enchanting On a good day they’re gracious, well-mannered, endearing, Yes dare I say… nice They seem so contented, yet inside so damn sad They pretend to be decent, then turn out to be bad They claim to be honest, but really they’re liars They try to be modest, but often they’re cocky, Conceited, pretentious, obnoxious and… vain This human equation, is driving us crazy, this human equation This human equation, success and frustration Wealth and starvation, moral stagnation This human equation, evolved or creation? The one explanation: universal migration! They plan, they scheme, they’re not what they seem They hide behind their disguise They’re loud, they brag, they shout and they nag But man what a drive, they’re on fire, see them thrive, They’re alive! This human equation, is driving us crazy, this human equation And yet they amuse us, just because they confuse us For their logic eludes us, but their passion consumes us You’d think they are crazy, I’d almost say stupid But then they amaze you, although they don’t look it They seem so contented, yet inside so damn sad They pretend to be decent, then turn out to be bad And yet they amuse us, just because they confuse us For their logic eludes us, but their compassion consumes us Yes they can be charming, uniquely disarming, naive but enchanting On a good day they’re gracious, well-mannered, endearing, Yes dare I say… nice!
Submitted by johnmansley — Apr 26, 2025
“Henry and Lavinia contrive to meet in secret to discuss their sinister plan. The guilty eyes of the two conspirators can scarcely meet, as they sense that something terrible is about to be revealed from within the inky depths of Lavinia’s crystal ball…” Henry: The time has come, no turning back Vengeance is at hand You must be brave, with heart of stone Come close, hear my plan Plant the seed, twist the truth He came to you that night And told you that he yearns for her In the afterlife He waits tonight… Lavinia: I understand, it must be done I’m sure that we are right Her guilty words still resonate Like echoes in my mind I’m well aware a fortune awaits Passed on by right of birth But dreams of wealth… her legacy Is not where my motive lies Not the reason why Although… it does help…
Submitted by Warbringer — Apr 26, 2025
“Playing her part in Henry’s devious plan, Lavinia goes to visit Abby, and finds her lying listless on the couch. The two have always been somewhat at odds with one another, but now… the tension between them is truly… palpable!” Lavinia: I grieve for you I can’t imagine what you’re going through I bring a message from beyond A wondrous message from beyond Lavinia: Abby: He came to me Bring me hope Like a phantom in a waking dream Can you help me cope He is waiting there for you Are you waiting there for me? Desperately waiting there for you Abby: Lavinia: Born to be together Live forever more Destiny awaits Let your spirit soar Abby and Lavinia: Reunited on the other side, till the end of time! Abby: I sensed him too Hopelessly trying to reach out to me In my heart I felt his pain Deep down within I felt his pain Abby: Lavinia: I need him to know He will know I never meant to cause him any harm I will tell him so And soon I’ll be there at his side He is there waiting for you I’ll be forever at his side (Chorus…)
Submitted by Warbringer — Apr 26, 2025
“Back in Transitus, Daniel steels himself to receive the Angel’s verdict. He knows damn well that his seven days and seven nights are coming to an end. But then… just as he’s sure that all is lost, a flash of inspiration strikes: there is one more thing he can try!” Daniel: Seven days, seven nights My time’s almost over My quest has failed Seven days, seven nights I couldn’t save my poor Abby She’s alone, in a world of her own But as I died, I had a vision Her mother came to me Now could it be some kind of omen A sign, a sparkle of hope Angel of Death: Talk to Lavinia
Submitted by Corpse Grinder — Apr 26, 2025
“The path home from Abby’s house takes Lavinia through a dense, dark forest. It’s quiet, and she’s completely lost in thought. Suddenly… a ferocious storm kicks up out of nowhere! Lightning flashes, revealing an unearthly face emerging from the shadowy trees! Can it be Daniel? Can it possibly be Daniel?” Daniel: She’s not guilty, she did not kill me She did not do it, she did not choose it She’s not guilty, she did not kill me She did not do it, she did not choose it You gotta believe me, she wouldn’t decide me No she is blameless, she is harmless She’s not guilty, no, not guilty She did not kill me, she’d never kill me She did not do it, she couldn’t do it, She did not choose it, she wouldn’t choose it You gotta believe me, do believe me She wouldn’t deceive me, never deceive me She is blameless, truly blameless She is harmless, really harmless Daniel: Lavinia: She’s not guilty No, not guilty She did not kill me She’d never kill you She did not do it She couldn’t do it She did not choose it She wouldn’t choose it You gotta believe me I believe you She’d never deceive me Not deceive you She is blameless Daniel and Lavinia: Really harmless… she is innocent!
Submitted by Cyberwaste — Apr 26, 2025
“Lavinia stumbles home, disoriented and trembling after the ghastly encounter in the forest! Abraham sees her coming and immediately runs out to help her!” Abraham: What happened to you, what’s got you so scared? What can I do to ease your despair? Lavinia: I was confused, oh what have I done I have been used, I meant her no harm No I never meant to cause her any harm Abraham: What’s going on? Is it Abby, is she in danger, how? Is something wrong? I gotta see her, save her, Free her, aid her now! Lavinia: God I’m so ashamed, oh Abby… I’ve been misled I am to blame she’s at a crossroads As she wanders lost in limbo bound for… hell
Submitted by Dahmers Fridge — Apr 26, 2025
“Lavinia is wailing and incoherent, but all Abraham needs to hear are the words Abby… and fire! He races off to help his daughter, leaving his devastated wife behind!” (Choir) and Abraham: (Fatum) Where are you, you should be alone (Horrificum) I will find you and take you home (Oppugnabit te) Hold on now (Abhorrebis oooo) Be strong now (Mortem providens) Don’t give up now, don’t you dare give in! (Fatum) Hang in there, I’d give my life (Inauditum) I’ll do anything to keep you alive (Videbis miser) Hold on now (Rapieris ad) Be strong now (Crematorium, ad Purgatorium oooo ad Dominum aut ad Diabolum) I am coming in, I’m coming in Choir: vita est finita nunc – redire non iam potes – inutile est supplicare ad Mortis Angelam – in lacrimis tu obscurus nubibus – amorem nunc effugis – in lacrimis eris ducendus ad crematorium, ad Purgatorium oooo ad Dominum aut ad Diabolum! Abraham: Why? Oh why? Why… did we die? Why, I need to know why… Why did you let us die!
Submitted by Warbringer — Apr 26, 2025
“Lavinia sees the specter of her dead husband reaching out to her with charred, fleshless fingers. She steps back in horror, loses her balance… and tumbles down the stairs. She gets up, surprised and amazed to feel no pain. And then she sees her own body lying twisted and broken at her feet. She looks up in confusion: the Angel and her Furies!” Lavinia: So who the hell are you? Angel of Death: I’m glad to be the one who gets to tell you You have come to the end, you’re about to Descend into the underworld There is no way that I’ll waste my time on you I’m sick and tired of your lies and immune To your cries of desperation! Lavinia: No! I won’t accept this is my fate, I am not to blame I was misled and confused Now send me to the other place, let me clear my name You have to listen to my story! Angel of Death and the Furies: They are all alike, they die, they plead for their life, They lie, then break down and cry I know damn well why I dislike the greed in your eyes Yeah right, I won’t grant you time The Furies: Your story… is over!
Submitted by Morgoth — Apr 26, 2025
“Abby wakes up to find herself in Transitus. She realizes she must have perished in the flames. But strangely, she’s not troubled by this. Not afraid at all. Nothing could be worse than the hell she’s escaped from. Her heart gradually fills with a sense of peace… and benevolence.” Abby: So this is how it ends, my hopes all washed away Now all is meaningless, as I accept my fate All is quiet now, here inside this void I am empty now, my dream of happiness destroyed No, I’m not afraid, free of guilt and shame Alone and purposeless, spared of all the blame But without you at my side, I’ve got no reason left to try Without you in my life, I’m lost… worn out… so tired…
Submitted by Pestilence — Apr 26, 2025
“And as Abby calmly takes in her strange new surroundings, she notices a hazy shape making its way towards her. As it approaches it grows clearer until… she is able to discern the figure of a man. A flash of hope pierces the calm she felt only a moment ago. Could it be Daniel? Dear God – she thought – let it be Daniel!” Abby: Is there someone there? Have you come for me? Is it my time? Wait… what do I see… I can feel you here, can this be true Dare I trust my eyes, is it really you! Daniel: Trust your eyes, believe your heart No more lies, a brand new start Eternity, just you and me The great beyond, two worlds now one Abby: Daniel: No more shame No more blame Erased from time Released from life Beyond these gates Our future waits The great beyond Two worlds now one Infinity Eternity Forever free Just you and me A new life’s begun A timeless bond The great beyond Two worlds now one Choir: fatum – luminosum – decus astrum – in aeternum – venus
Submitted by Nargaroth — Apr 26, 2025
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