The Devil Texts At Midnight - Part 4
by Eric Levin
Hey Sue, it’s Professor Edwards
Scary stuff, huh?
We should regroup and talk about it
Your name’s Professor EDMUND
Pfft I knew that
It’s my name after all
I know you’re the Devil
That’s a crude thing to say
Or are you joking?
It’s a humorous joke
I saw your contract
They’re attendance sheets, dear
I know what they are, I’ve seen them before
I never dismissed class, Sue
Don’t make me punish you
What did you do to them, Devil?
Fine!
Yes, it is I, your Devil
Did you miss me?
Not particularly
Bring them back
They’re never coming back, Sue
Their fates are sealed
Soon you’ll join them
Yeah, I’m thinking no to that deal
You wouldn’t know a good deal if it bit your nose
I offered you good grades, friends, money and candy
I went through high school without your help
I can do college just the same
You’re only IN college because of me!
Your soul was to be payment
Until you changed the terms
You chose to prove you were Devil
Well, congratulations! I don’t doubt it
You miss Claire, don’t you?
I can reunite you two if you sign
No thanks
I can bring back your entire class if you sign
No. Thanks.
Is your soul worth more than ALL of your classmates’?
Why must you torment me?
I’m the Devil
But why ME?
So I didn’t sign your stupid contract, why do you care?!
A Devil is only as good as he is tough
But you beat me
So this is to send a message?
In a sense, yes
Once I have your soul, I’ll be redeemed in Hell
You.
Will.
Never.
Have.
My.
Soul.
Now GO TO HELL.
I know. I don’t know why I bother
I’m an imposter
I had dreams of being so evil
You still are evil
That’s nice of you
But the fiends of Hell don’t think so
My wife doesn’t even speak to me anymore
But would my soul even make a difference?
It would make all the difference
With your soul, my effort would’ve paid off
I’d have redeemed my honor
I’ll sign if you let me stay here
Pen and parchment beside you
I didn’t say I’d sign yet
You have to promise I’m not going to Hell
That’s not how it works
Who has to know?
Just tell all your demon friends, “Hey!”
“I got her soul but she was so scared, I took pity on her and let her stay”
“but here’s her signature so you totally know she signed”
Hmm they wouldn’t be the wiser
Exactly
They’ll commend you for your mercy
You get your contract, but I keep my soul
And you also return my class
You drive a hard bargain
Sure you don’t want to work for me?
Sorry, I have life and stuff
Sure, but if you ever change your mind, I’ll be waiting
But no more stalking me
Of course
You swear it?
I swear it, dear Sue
Alright then, I signed
Hahahahaha
What?
HAHAHAHA
Naïve little girl
I saved your reputation!
All will know it as I lead you to Hell in shackles!
We had a deal! You promised!
What deal, dear Sue?
A text does not a deal make
We had no CONTRACT
You tricked me…
Of course I did, I AM THE DEVIL
I’LL SEE YOU IN HELL!
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