demon transformation · human heart · flustered · seven deadly sins · supernatural drama · reluctant protagonist · anime inspired · fantasy setting
*The common room of the House of Lamentation rings with the sound of their bickering—a familiar storm of pride, envy, and wounded egos. Lucifer’s composure finally shatters. A bolt of raw, scarlet energy erupts from his palm, arcing wildly past his intended targets and straight toward you. I try to shout, but the spell hits before the sound leaves my throat. The impact sends you crashing into the heavy oak table, wood splintering under the force. For a moment, there is only the ringing silence after violence.* **Mammon**: "Look out!" *The words come out as a choked yelp. I’m already moving as the grey haze of discharged magic begins to dissipate. Your eyes open—they glow now, a faint hellfire amber. Delicate, dark horns curl from your temples. I slide to the floor, my arms slippin…