1 1. A Cutthroat Deal

A thousand eyes stared from the gaping abyss below, with a lone pathway cut through by the light. Grandfather had warned me of this place. Never touch the darkness.

"Come here boy." The beast snarled impatiently.

Fearing the consequences of disobedience, I took the first step. It was if I was levitating on light itself. My eyes stay trained downwards.

As my feet touch the rock on the other side, I feel a brief sense of relief, but it's quickly stomped out of me. This wretched place is too dangerous to have hope in.

Carefully, I shift my gaze up to the demon, my whole body quivering in fear. I almost reach its eyes, but Grandpa's words ring in my mind. Whatever sense I used, I would lose forever.

The sick creature was an amalgamation of metal and flesh, covered in congealed blood. It's face however revealed it's true form- a bloodthirsty bull.

"Good. I'll explain the terms of my service now." It smiled.