Seth Charlene Idris was escorted to the new domiciles.
Charlene started to speak the moment the doors were closed. Dad, could you believe what we just witnessed? That was amazing!!! The first soul, wow!! Her sheer presence is like overwhelming!!! This place!! In this realm I'm at a loss for words!! I guess if I had to say anything about this world. I'm home!! I feel like I belong here. Charlene opened up her arms and twirled in the center of the room. Did you know she could tell you about the future? The thing she told me about what I would do and how civilization was going to change immensely! Slow down, Charlene. First, she's the spear of destiny the mother to us all. The first spirit can transfer to anything that it wants not without years of practice. Seth was still thinking about what just happen and how they made it out alive. He couldn't stop thinking about his wife Tamera. What are you talking about future events?? The plan for our lives' dad!! Everything is Predestined. And everything works together. Your life is not your own!! We are one!! So happy that Charlene wasn't devastated but more elated about what her life was going to be like from now on. I guess it didn't sink in, he thought, Princess, what are you talking about? Let me show you. We always talk about life and how and what we do affects others. It is like a ripple effect which affects that person and then what they do affects another person. We were almost right. With that being said... Now think of it as a tree. Now with its branches. Some of the branches might break off. Some might get damaged in a storm and some might grow new branches. OK? Ok. And this is the way of life. Something might stop the predestined destination, but something is always lined up to replace it. To carry it on maybe in a different direction or by different means. But the outcome could be the same, but take a different route. It may take longer, but the pre-destined destination will be the same outcome. That's how life works here. So when you broke the rules and took mom back to earth, you messed up my fate along with your own. The first spirit has a plan, and she said it set it in motion by making me a journeyer. You have to trust her dad! And she knows what she's doing. She's going to get us back on the right track. The civil war is approaching. She may not be able to stop it, but she can make sure we're on the winning side. I can't give you all the details. I don't want to change the outcome, but trust me. We're going to play a major part. We just got to have faith. The first spirit has never spoken to anyone. About the future Charlene, you must be special. She said we were in for a long battle, but if we do what she says, we can save countless innocent lives. Okay, Charlene, I'm in. What do we do? Feed me! Charlene said I am starvin! Seth laughed at Charlene," You're full of surprises, sorry when have you last eaten?? ReNew snorted and made a piggy face and rolled her eyes. Not being able to speak. Trying to hide was killing her. You might not like what we have for the selection of food here. Why, what's wrong with it? You know on earth, how food is made to look pleasing to the eye? Well, here in this realm, we don't put so much emphasis on presentation. As long as it provides energy and fills your tummy, that's about it. Does that make sense? Well, it can't be that bad, as long as it tastes good. I guess I'm too hungry to argue. It's not bad. Just let me show you.... Seth walked over to the other side of the room, touched a panel on the wall, and it opened up, revealing a long tray. He tapped his hand on the edge of the rim, and it slid out of the wall on a long flat surface. Seth touches the top of the panel. To reveal a long sheet of orbs in the tray. All different colors and sizes. Charlene, looking confused, what are we supposed to do with all these balls? Seth chuckled," well you're supposed to eat them. You put one in your mouth. They have a soft crunchy flaking shell on the outside and, inside, it has a liquid taffy texture. Charlie shoved the biggest one right in the mouth and started chewing. Seth tried to stop Charlene! You are supposed to chew small little bites slowly. It's a condensed meal. You can eat and get full quickly. Some people finish after a couple of bites. And you chewed a whole one! That was a whole roast beef dinner for the family!! Charlene to the laboratory. You're going to have a problem in a minute! That's going to expand in your stomach. You're going to be sick! Seth pushed a panel in the bathroom and appeared out of nowhere. Seth pointed to the bathroom. After that, all of a sudden, Charlene felt the food coming back up. All you could hear was her stomach rumbling and seeing it moving around. I taste gravy, carrots and potatoes? That tastes superb!! I don't see there's a problem with.......She started holding her mouth trying to contain the food. Quickly entered the bathroom. The food starts shooting past her fingers out of her mouth. Like a fire hose, Charlene couldn't contain it any longer. Seth said thank god for self-cleaning bathrooms. While Charlene was vomiting in the toilet bowl. On leaving the bathroom, Seth pushed a panel and the bathroom. It began to self-clean itself, water swishing everywhere, sanitizing itself and then closing itself back up into the wall. Charlene said to ReNew. I won't do that again. Sorry renew!! I can't unsee what I just saw, disgusting ewe!! ReNew stuck her tongue out in disgust. Seth said with a parental voice. I was wondering when you were going to talk to your spirit. With all that was going on, Renew thought that we should not bring her up. Seth spoke to Charlene. Renew. What a clever name... ReNew I am truly, truly sorry for what I did to you. Please forgive me!?? Renew wanted to drag him into her mind's eye and give him a tongue lashing!! I will never forgive you!! A whole bunch of I told you so!! If you had just listened to me!! I could have been an asset!! But you were too arrogant!! Bull headed and Heth to listen!! A thousand things ran through her mind all angry!! If they had just let me!!.... hot tears warmed her cheeks. Immediately. Charlene jumped into their minds' eyes. It's okay, let it out. We are all entitled to a breakdown now and then. Get it off your chest. Would you like to speak to my dad now? Renew shook her head, no...!!! Give me a minute to heal. I need a minute or two, okay?? I understand. Take all the time you need. Charlene began to burp out loud. That roast beef took a lot out of me!! Ewe disgusting!!! ReNew frowned at Charlene. You need to go lay down somewhere and get you some medicine....!!!Charlene lay awake, staring through the skylight. Her mind was racing with questions—too many to count. What had happened to her mom? Was she safe? Had she managed to escape that terrible fate? And then there were the worries about her own training. What if she messed up? What if she couldn't handle it? What would happen to the sect if she failed?Her thoughts were interrupted by a voice that seemed to come from nowhere."All your worries are giving me a headache! Go to sleep! You have training in the morning," Seth’s voice boomed in her mind.Charlene sat up in bed, startled. "What the—how the—""No! I can't read your mind, but I can feel your anxiety! Go to sleep! You'll be fine!" Seth continued, his tone calm yet firm. "Your mom is a fighter. Trust me when I say she’s a survivor. If anybody can get out of a sticky situation, it’s her. Stop worrying. We'll be together again soon. Now, go to sleep. Good night."Charlene cl
Still following behind the young man, Charlene slowed her pace even further as she watched him enter a large domed building with pillars that were taller than the eye could extend, reaching into the clouds above. It was as though the structure had many stories, but none were visible from the outside.She proceeded toward the entrance of the building, passing the towering white ivory pillars slowly. Looking up, she heard a voice."Welcome, Daughter of Seth! 1st day of seminary. Proceed to your first session."Charlene felt a rush of excitement. For the first time since this all began, she felt special. She wasn't sure what to think of this place."What in the Harry Potter?" she muttered, her mouth hanging open in awe.She walked down the corridor. The interior was mostly glass, with no walls or doors, just floors separating the different levels. The structure seemed to go on forever."Where are the stairs or elevators?" she wondered aloud.When ReNew spoke sternly, "Close your mouth an
The next morning, Charlene was already standing outside the domicile.ReNew said, joking, "I wonder which building that hot fate lives in.""Stop it, ReNew!" Charlene replied, stretching her muscles and jogging in place. She started singing the theme song to Rocky..."She's ready!!!" Charlene jumped up and down. "I'm feeling good!!""Dad had me climbing, running, fighting, and even flying yesterday. Dad was unstoppable when we went one-on-one!""But today's a new day.""It's time for the student to surpass the teacher!""You got that, ReNew!!"Seth had trained and tested Charlene with everything he could the day before. She passed with flying colors, and today was going to be no different.Seth exited the dome."Look at you, little grasshopper," he chuckled."You are going down today, Dad." "What will we be doing first? A two-mile run?" She stretched her arms and elbows."Nope.""Well, then, how about some rock climbing?""Nope.""Don't tell me you want to do some boxing, old man." Sh
Standing in the midst of a lush garden, Seth paced slowly, his thoughts clearly wrestling with one another. He muttered under his breath, his brow furrowed, as though caught in an internal battle. Charlene watched him from a distance, unsure if she should speak or remain silent. Her instinct told her to stay out of his way, so she sat down cross-legged on a soft bed of fallen leaves, careful not to disturb her father.Should we say something? Renew’s voice echoed in her mind.What could we possibly say? Charlene thought back. He’s in the middle of a fierce battle with himself.I’d love to hear what’s going on in his mind right now, Renew added with a hint of curiosity.Charlene chuckled at that. Ha, ha, ha… she laughed softly, a lightness filling the space between them.Renew, ever the curious one, reflected on the strange situation. Every time we’ve encountered Seth and Heth in the past, they’ve been perfectly in sync. But today… she tra
This has been the longest day of my life. Charlene thought to herself. It's only 9am, and I got to be here until three pm. She began to whine, "Why me?" She laid her chin in her hands and looked towards the teacher in front of the class. The mark on her forearm would not stop itching. "Ahhhh." Maybe if I wrapped it tighter. She thought. Rolling up her sleeve to take a look. This badge is cutting off her circulation. She tried to keep it in place as best as she could without revealing her secret. Charlene quickly rolled her sleeve back down to conceal the mark. Charlene went back to frowning at the large round-faced man in the front of the room. Who was struggling to keep control of the over crowd classroom. Being homeschooled for so many years has been a blessing and a curse. Not having to socialize with people her own age was freeing. Her life as the only child was perfect. So she thought, but in this environment, Charlene was at a disadvantage, never learning how to ma
Charlene struggled to recall the lessons her parents had drilled into her since childhood.One: Protect yourself.Two: Never reveal your secrets.Three: If you’re ever caught, run—don’t look back.Most importantly, you may only get one chance. Make it count.She took a deep breath. You got this.Scanning the room quickly, she searched for anything that could aid her escape. Her eyes landed on a small metal chair in the center. Carefully, she moved toward it, wondering if she could use it to break a window or force the door open. But the moment she reached down to grab itA voice boomed through the room.“Sit down.”Charlene froze, her heart hammering in her chest.“Who’s there?” she demanded, her voice trembling.“If you take a seat, I will reveal myself.” The tone was smooth, almost inviting.She scanned the room again but saw nothing. Warily, she reached for the chair, sat down, and spoke sharply. “Explain yourself! Why have you taken me?”The voice remained calm. “You weren’t suppo
Charlene and Renew settled onto a worn park bench, their next move weighing heavily on their minds. With a deep sigh, Charlene pulled out her lunch, stomach grumbling. Grandma had packed her favorite—turkey and cheese with mayo, sweet pickles, sliced tomatoes, a sprinkle of salt, pepper, oregano, and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil on a soft roll. A classic Lay’s bag sat beside it. She grinned, popping a few chips into her sandwich for that perfect salty crunch.“Yum, so good! Grandma is awesome!” she squealed in delight, taking a big bite. Between the lip-smacking, finger-licking, and crunching, Renew’s voice rang in her head. “We really need to work on our table manners.” Charlene rolled her eyes, cheeks stuffed. “Sorry, I haven’t eaten since last night. I’m starving over here.” “I’m aware,” Renew said dryly. “Just don’t choke yourself.” The voice carried a smirk—if that were even possible. Charlene swallowed and chuckled. “That’s right, we are one,” she joked, lick
“How did you even do that?” ReNew asked, sounding both concerned and amused. “Slow down, Charlene. You’re giving me whiplash.” ReNew gently wiped away Charlene’s tears, her actions tender. “We are one, remember?” they said in unison, both of them stopping to giggle at the oddity of their synchronized words. “Ha ha ha!” Charlene smiled through her tears, but the sense of urgency began to creep back. ReNew’s voice returned, more focused this time. “Are you good now, Charlene? I just needed you to see a friendly face. It’s easier to talk when you feel understood.” Charlene nodded, her breath still shaky. ReNew continued, “I’m not making excuses for your mom, and I’m certainly not making excuses for your dad either,” she said, her hands gently resting on Charlene’s shoulders. “But if we want answers, we have to talk to her. And who would know where she is?” In unison, they both said, “Grandmom.” Again. Charlene’s heart raced. She hadn’t seen her grandmother for days. Mabel Gre
Standing in the midst of a lush garden, Seth paced slowly, his thoughts clearly wrestling with one another. He muttered under his breath, his brow furrowed, as though caught in an internal battle. Charlene watched him from a distance, unsure if she should speak or remain silent. Her instinct told her to stay out of his way, so she sat down cross-legged on a soft bed of fallen leaves, careful not to disturb her father.Should we say something? Renew’s voice echoed in her mind.What could we possibly say? Charlene thought back. He’s in the middle of a fierce battle with himself.I’d love to hear what’s going on in his mind right now, Renew added with a hint of curiosity.Charlene chuckled at that. Ha, ha, ha… she laughed softly, a lightness filling the space between them.Renew, ever the curious one, reflected on the strange situation. Every time we’ve encountered Seth and Heth in the past, they’ve been perfectly in sync. But today… she tra
The next morning, Charlene was already standing outside the domicile.ReNew said, joking, "I wonder which building that hot fate lives in.""Stop it, ReNew!" Charlene replied, stretching her muscles and jogging in place. She started singing the theme song to Rocky..."She's ready!!!" Charlene jumped up and down. "I'm feeling good!!""Dad had me climbing, running, fighting, and even flying yesterday. Dad was unstoppable when we went one-on-one!""But today's a new day.""It's time for the student to surpass the teacher!""You got that, ReNew!!"Seth had trained and tested Charlene with everything he could the day before. She passed with flying colors, and today was going to be no different.Seth exited the dome."Look at you, little grasshopper," he chuckled."You are going down today, Dad." "What will we be doing first? A two-mile run?" She stretched her arms and elbows."Nope.""Well, then, how about some rock climbing?""Nope.""Don't tell me you want to do some boxing, old man." Sh
Still following behind the young man, Charlene slowed her pace even further as she watched him enter a large domed building with pillars that were taller than the eye could extend, reaching into the clouds above. It was as though the structure had many stories, but none were visible from the outside.She proceeded toward the entrance of the building, passing the towering white ivory pillars slowly. Looking up, she heard a voice."Welcome, Daughter of Seth! 1st day of seminary. Proceed to your first session."Charlene felt a rush of excitement. For the first time since this all began, she felt special. She wasn't sure what to think of this place."What in the Harry Potter?" she muttered, her mouth hanging open in awe.She walked down the corridor. The interior was mostly glass, with no walls or doors, just floors separating the different levels. The structure seemed to go on forever."Where are the stairs or elevators?" she wondered aloud.When ReNew spoke sternly, "Close your mouth an
Charlene lay awake, staring through the skylight. Her mind was racing with questions—too many to count. What had happened to her mom? Was she safe? Had she managed to escape that terrible fate? And then there were the worries about her own training. What if she messed up? What if she couldn't handle it? What would happen to the sect if she failed?Her thoughts were interrupted by a voice that seemed to come from nowhere."All your worries are giving me a headache! Go to sleep! You have training in the morning," Seth’s voice boomed in her mind.Charlene sat up in bed, startled. "What the—how the—""No! I can't read your mind, but I can feel your anxiety! Go to sleep! You'll be fine!" Seth continued, his tone calm yet firm. "Your mom is a fighter. Trust me when I say she’s a survivor. If anybody can get out of a sticky situation, it’s her. Stop worrying. We'll be together again soon. Now, go to sleep. Good night."Charlene cl
Seth Charlene Idris was escorted to the new domiciles.Charlene started to speak the moment the doors were closed.Dad, could you believe what we just witnessed? That was amazing!!! The first soul, wow!!Her sheer presence is like overwhelming!!! This place!! In this realm I'm at a loss for words!! I guess if I had to say anything about this world. I'm home!! I feel like I belong here.Charlene opened up her arms and twirled in the center of the room.Did you know she could tell you about the future? The thing she told me about what I would do and how civilization was going to change immensely!Slow down, Charlene. First, she's the spear of destiny the mother to us all. The first spirit can transfer to anything that it wants not without years of practice. Seth was still thinking about what just happen and how they made it out alive. He couldn't stop thinking about his wife Tamera. What are you talking about future events??The plan for our lives' dad!! Everything is Predestined.And
"We have good news. The trap worked. We have captured Seth's daughter!"The room erupted in murmurs, the words spreading like wildfire as everyone stood, eyes wide, exchanging whispers.A gavel struck the large podium, the sound silencing the chaos. "Hold your tongues!""Bring them to us!" the head council member commanded. "We would like to have a word with them both!"In a dimly lit room nearby, Seth, Charlene, and their counsel, Idris, were huddled in tense discussion.Idris paced, his brow knitted in worry. "We're in uncharted territory, Seth. When I went before the council earlier, they were bloodthirsty. This isn’t looking good for you. All is lost!" He threw up his hands in disgust, his feet pounding the floor as he resumed pacing."Charlene, you picked the worst time to show up! What on earth possessed you to come here?" he snapped.Seth spun toward his daughter, grabbing her by the shoulders, shaking h
Charlene peered through the window of the domicile and saw her father suspended in the air, unconscious. "Renew," she whispered, "what do we do now?""Charlene, duck down! He's not alone!"Charlene crouched instinctively, her heart racing. She watched as the figure checked to see if Seth was still unconscious, then shimmered out of the room."For a moment, I thought we had been spotted," Renew muttered under his breath."What was that thing?" Charlene demanded, her voice trembling."That," Renew said solemnly, "was a fate. Your not the only one with powers, some can do awesome things and others not so much."Charlene's mind was whirling, trying to comprehend what was happening. "Why would it hide its presence like that? It looked like… if I'm not mistaken, it's harming your father."Renew's voice grew urgent. "That can't be. We don't do that kind of thing here! Are they torturing him? N
Seth drifted in and out of consciousness, barely able to hold onto a coherent thought before another wave of reconditioning surged through his mind.Submit. Come back to the Fold. Be one with us. Your life is not your own. With us, you belong.The words echoed endlessly, a horrific chant looping over and over. The relentless message drilled into him, a steady pressure against his sanity. Images flashed before his eyes—fragments of a life spent in the Fold, playing out like a cruel reminder of what they expected him to be.The cycle repeated, faster and faster. He couldn’t even blink. He had no choice but to watch.How long had it been? Hours? Days? Time was meaningless now.His throat burned as he screamed, raw and desperate."I yield! I yield! Let me down!"Silence answered him. No footsteps, no voices of comfort. No rescue.A chill ran down his spine as a new voice, deep and venomous, slithered into the room.
Charlene stepped out of the void and into the light. She moved carefully, fists clenched, unsure of what awaited her on the other side.At first glance, she was astonished—this realm looked so much like Earth. The grass was green, the trees familiar. A soft golden glow bathed everything, giving it an ethereal quality. But as her eyes adjusted, she saw the differences. Towering domes stretched across the landscape, some small, some vast. Homes? Offices? She couldn’t be sure. Their surfaces shimmered like liquid metal, reflecting the surroundings yet remaining solid.A cool breeze rolled through the valley, carrying a scent both familiar and foreign. It was crisp, alive, as if the very air held whispers of the past. Charlene tilted her head back, inhaling deeply. The sensation filled her chest with something she couldn’t quite name—peace, perhaps, or nostalgia for a place she had never known.“This is home. Everything here has a life of its own. Can’t you feel it?”Charlene closed her e