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    The Beginning of the End
    The Beginning of the End
    The Beginning of the End
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    The Beginning of the End

    By Selina Ibarra

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    "The Beginning of the End" is only the introduction into an epic futuristic dystopian series known to be called God Games. The story follows six individuals whose lives are woven together by the very intricate threads of fate.

    This series, God Games, is a work of fiction. It will involve heavy, uncomfortable topics faced in our world today, and is intended for mature audiences. As the story continues, it will get progressively darker. Reader discretion is advised.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherLulu.com
    Release dateSep 7, 2016
    ISBN9781365383793
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      The Beginning of the End - Selina Ibarra

      The Beginning of the End

      Michael v Lucifer

      God Games

      Introductory

      The

      Beginning

      of the

      End

      Volume 1: The Beginning of the End

      By JaayAnon – Selina Ibarra.

      Deity Edition

      Copyright 2015 JaayAnon – Selina Ibarra.

      Deity Edition, License Notes

      This book is licensed for your personal enjoyment only.

      This book may not be re-sold.

      Thank you for respecting the hard work of this author!

      Some Words from JaayAnon

      God Games is my original AO series. It is available for free to read online. Please check it out and if you enjoyed it, share it with your friends and others who may be interested.

      Thank you for your support!

      You can read the next volume of God Games and see bonus content by visiting www.warriorscape.com

      I’d also like to thank PatinFTW for his part on bringing my characters to life.

      He’s super talented and I highly recommend checking out all of his other work! ;)

      (You can check out the portraits on the final page of this eBook!)

      Special thanks to Infinite-Z for the amazing cover art~

      <3

      Well, enough talk! You bought this to read the damn book, didn’t you?

      Go on, then. Please enjoy!

      "Let it be known that no lesser angel may father nor bear a child of human or demon heritage. Any child found of such disgrace will be cast to the playground and their maker to purgatory. Humanity is to remain untouched of an angel's presence. There is no hiding from the council or Our Father. Sinners will be found and severely punished."

      ~ Michael, Raphael and Gabriel. The Hierarchy Law.

      ZERO

      Prologue

      Ashaa

      In a fit of frustration, Kali slammed the metal door shut behind her as I managed to quickly slip the small blanket behind my back and out of her view. The rough and loud sounds of the train moving on the tracks had easily overpowered my heavy breathing. My companion moved her ear against the door for a better listen but I doubted her ability. She couldn't hear over the train and all of its screaming passengers. There was no way she'd get an exact location on our pursuer, not like this.

      I hope you're not going to question my impeccable talents for the entire duration of this trip, I felt myself starting to smile at her words as Kali rolled her eyes and moved her head off the door. Do me a favor and try not to feel so much doubt when you're standing so close to me. Coming from you, it rubs me wrong and I don't like it.

      Or you could try not looking into every little thought in my head, My smile grew. Believe it or not, there are boundaries with these sorts of things and not everything I feel is actually meant for you to tune in at any moment of your choosing.

      If I wasn't supposed to, Michael wouldn't have given me the power to do it. Kali shook her head briefly, dismissing the subject and focusing on everything else going on outside of our own train cart.

      In her silence, I took the opportunity to look at our surroundings. There had been small and large crates piled all around the train cart, even some opened boxes harboring what looked like fine winery. I approached one of the opened crates, wanting to take a better look and pull out one of the clear glass bottles of dark red liquid. It was corked and slightly dusty, though the container itself was in pristine condition.

      Xinomavro, 2173.

      Nothing in those bottles could compare to spiced rum, Kali commented while I set the wine back into the box and turned around to face her.

      For someone without a sense of taste, maybe, but perhaps a glass of this particular wine will keep you out of my head for a few minutes?

      You know you spend over two millennia with someone, and they still nag you over something you've done each and every day. The ashen haired beauty commented with a rather charming smile and it was the first smile of any kind that I'd seen in days. I'd gladly let her bully me if it meant that it would keep her smiling. I mean, really, you'd think they'd just let it go already but no. They just bitch about it... and then again, and again and again and again and-

      You're really mean, I cut off the creature before she could finish. If she ever planned on finishing, that is.

      Yeah, I know. Kali's words suddenly grew warmer as she leaned forward and stared at me with a gentle gaze of affection. But I also know that you won't leave me just because I'm mean to everyone, not that I'd actually care if you left.

      Well if you don't care then perhaps I should, I said just as her eyes began to radiate their familiar red glow, revealing her true feelings on the subject. She didn't appreciate such thoughtless words, especially when they came from me. But then I didn't very much appreciate her thoughtlessness either.

      A poor choice of words, I attempted to reassure her as I reached for her hand and squeezed tightly.

      Likewise, She answered softly. Her eyes slowly began to dim out, returning to their original light blue as she squeezed my hand back.

      Before I could answer back, her nose twitched and her expression suddenly twisted in pain. Ash, I swear to-!

      Angrily, Kali reached behind me and snatched the small cover from my hand without the slightest hesitation. In one swift motion, she brought the material to her face and took a gentle whiff. Her expression fell momentarily as she swallowed hard to try and keep herself in check. Every fraction of her soul seemed to be in more pain than she cared to let on, but I could feel her struggling with how to approach the situation.

      I told you to leave this behind, She scolded me. Both your scents attract all sorts of demons, so why in the world would you think to bring this thing with us?

      I already told you that I'm not leaving it! I raised my voice to her as she narrowed her eyes at me. It's the only thing we have of his that wasn't burned to ashes! Do you not comprehend that we have nothing left of, I stopped myself before I could say his name.

      Saying it just seemed too real... and I wasn't ready for that yet.

      You're not keeping this cursed thing! She growled as her grasp on the blanket tightened. Your obsession over this is doing more harm than good. Whatever happened that day doesn't matter, Ash. It was a freak accident, ok? That's it. I don't want to talk about this anymore.

      Kali, it wasn't some accident that took-!

      THAT'S ENOUGH!

      Her eyes and voice rang with frustration. The voice of an alpha's sheer power alone shook throughout the metal walls of the train cart so much that even her canines had revealed themselves and attempted to intimidate me further. She was finished talking about it and she wanted me to be done with it too.

      Y-you just don't get it, do you? Her tone suddenly became pleading and desperate as her voice cracked and betrayed her. "I can't talk about this with you, Ash. Please just stop carrying around all his stupid blankets and stupid toys, and whatever other stupid things you took from the island! I get that you want to hold on to him, I do, but I can't stand seeing you so obsessed with this idea you have in your head! It was an accident, Ash. That's it!"

      As I parted my lips to speak, I found her palm pressed firmly against my mouth and a finger of her own gesturing me to keep silent. Suddenly both of our bodies sliced through the air, moving at an incomprehensible speed and blurring my vision entirely. My body has landed against hers as she struck her back against some large vertical crate. Her free arm had been wrapped tightly around my waist, keeping

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