Even The Devil Can Quote Scripture Novels & Stories

he declared. I stopped walking… and breathing. “How? I didn’t even give you the tittle of my story…” “A criminal novel, “Inside the Devil’s Mind”, by Anako… Not too creative nickname. Guessing on your reaction I was right, it is your story.” He got closer to me and looked straight into my eyes. “I like the main character, that Troy… You could say we have few things in common,” he used his usual, devilish smirk. I took a deep breath and tried to remain calm but it was impossible, my face was already turning red.

With a straight face she said, "That's typical nowadays. Call a priest." "Will you let me talk?" I stifled a laugh. "I would never stay in a haunted house. The ghost could have it." "So what are you saying?" Jen was growing tired of my passiveness. "The devil is real. God is real. They're constantly fighting this battle. This battle for the mighty, for the righteous, for power and glory. Or maybe for order. Who knows? They've been fighting since," I stumbled upon my diction. I didn't know how long. "Since the beginning of free will. And this time, the stalemate might have a turn of events."

DANTE'S POV People call me the Devil of New York. They're not wrong. I've killed men for less than a dirty look. I've gutted rats who thought they could steal from me. I've fucked women who begged for mercy and made them beg for more pain instead. My empire runs on blood, loyalty, and fear. That's the only language this rotten world understands. And tonight, I reminded everyone of it. Crawford thought he could play me. Thought he could borrow money from my syndicate, promise returns, and then ghost like I'm some dumb fuck banker. No. You don't spit in my face and walk away.

I didn’t even know which one terrified me more. My baby kicked hard against my ribs. I pressed my hand over the spot, whispering gently, “I know, I know. I’m sorry. Mommy’s just a little… shaken.” A little broken, too. I hadn’t come this far to be found now. Not when I’d clawed my way out of hell with bloodied fingers Not when I’d finally started breathing again even if every breath still felt heavy. I stayed in the bookstore for another hour, pretending to read. My eyes barely moved across the page. My mind kept replaying Delilah’s face, trying to remember if I saw her pick up a phone, if she followed me, if someone else might already be looking.

Audrey asked, curious to know more. "The devil doesn't bargains, and as possessive and envious as he is, he wasn't willing to just walk away just because God said so" he said, "because he had most of the humans on his side 'cause they where his after all from selling their souls, he formed minions to rebel against God's orders"

Let the drama begin. “It’s been hard to be bad,” he said in a pitiful voice, “I don’t have the respect or help I used to have. Quotas to meet, monthly horned head counts, dream appearances, worshipping hours, and pacts in exchange for crappy souls. I’m only one Devil!”

This wasn’t over. She may have been claimed, punished, and locked in a house full of shadows, but her heart still burned with something he couldn’t strip from her. And Dante Calhoun would learn that eventually— Even the devil can bleed.

Maybe I shouldn’t have signed the contract. I have been sold to the devil.... I brought out my phone to call someone I could talk to . Josh will definitely not pick my calls. I decided to call my best friend. Hey bestie “ Jane yelled In excitement over the phone Jane has always been overly dramatic. “Bestie “ I called in a shaky voice What’s wrong she asked I explained everything I was going through in the hands of Rico, how he treats me like I had no feelings. I’m sorry best” I promise to come see you once I get the chance to .

Get wasted on Jesus juice. He kept his eyes on the road, but I saw curiosity there. “Doesn't sound like you've had an easy few years.” Another sigh. The weight of it all pressed down. He was right again. Wine was my escape. Even now—the only thing that helped me forget. Forget that day. Forget that everyone I loved was dead. Rocco stayed quiet. But I felt it—he understood. At least partly. Maybe he had his own demons. And somehow, that made me feel less alone.

His words only made Nora run faster as she cried invisible tears. God! Why couldn’t she just stop getting herself into trouble with the devil? The end…