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Essay / The time to choose is now - 364
The time to choose is nowA weary traveler approaches a clearing in a forest where a masked woman stands. “Where am I?” he asks. Silence. The woman, instead, responds with a question of her own: “I greet you at the crossroads of times, my friend. Or is it an enemy? Would you like to feel my love or feel my anger? It's just your choice. » “I… don’t know you, but…” “Answer correctly!” "I hope to be a friend, although—" "Then you will learn a lot," she interrupted. From his cloak emerged a thin, delicate hand, gesturing upwards as if holding a fragile object. An image projected out of this ghostly palm, showing three paths. Although muffled, the figure says, “Three paths lie in the journey of life… three very different paths. » The appearance focused on the left passage. “On the left you see a barren land where only the Devil dares to dwell.” As she spoke, a column of white fire burst forth from the dead earth. “The path on the right shows an endless paradise filled with majestic phenomena nourished only by the holy God.” Multi-colored creatures glide across the clear sky. She stopped, staring at the middle path. Filled with uncertain fear, she narrowed her gaze on the projection. Finally, the woman spoke. "Towards the middle there is a path covered with intangible forests, where only the bravest enter." She looked directly into the stranger's eyes before continuing. “Those who enter never come out.” The woman tilted her head slightly, allowing a faint ray of light to penetrate the impending darkness. Seeming to read his thoughts, she mentally repeated the question he asked her: "Why because of an indestructible danger?" does not give permission. It's up to you, wanderer, to find out..