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5 Rivers

I crossed the river Styx to know the world’s pain. But you’d have to swim it to know mine own…

I crossed the river Lethe to try and remember what I’ve lost. But I found myself losing my way due to it’s vast open oblivion…

I crossed the Cocytus to find the source of the screaming. I dare not tell you the reason for such horrific wailing. It would drive you to madness…

I crossed the Phlegethon with it’s eternal flame. To know the depths of this Hell and what lies in it’s dead prison of emotion…

I finally came to the river Acheron. To feel the pain of so many lies and mistreatment of life was almost too much for me to bear. Fortunately, I had a guide to show me the way through this infernal torment. He was neither exspensive nor was he cheap. But the answers to these many questions and mysteries to life came at a price.

“One fee it shall be. For the answers in life are never free. I will take thy soul and carry it for eternity.” Echoed Charon.

My eyes adjusted from darkness to light…

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