I Am A Powerful Demon - 1480 Words

Kalika and Kyllian I am a very powerful demon, in the recent past several encounters have served to increase my abilities. My creator, Raja, allowed me to drink his blood before he died. Raja, who originally made me a demon three thousand years ago, was much stronger than I was. His final transfusion of blood heightened my strength as well as my senses, both my physical senses and supernatural ones. After that my blood was mingled, through the secret of ancient alchemy, with that of the divine child. I am not exactly sure what this child s blood did for me because I am still not sure what this child can do. Yet it did make me feel stronger, more invincible. Finally, before she died, my own daughter, Kali gave me her blood to save me. And this last infusion has done amazing things for me. Really, I feel I have become my daughter, the irreproachable Kali avatar, and am capable of anything. The feeling is both reassuring and disturbing. With all this increase in power, I have to wonder if I have grown any wiser. I am still up to my old tricks; killing for kicks and sometimes for love. Since demons are considered dead by living beings, I killed my friend, Kyllian, by making him a demon. I only did this to prevent his certain death. I often wonder if Lord Krishna will forgive me, this is the third exception to my vow to him. I question if I am still protected by his divine grace. I wonder if Lord Krishna has allowed me to become so powerful because he no longer intends toShow MoreRelatedDescartes Dreaming Argument And The Demon Argument1112 Words   |  5 PagesIn this essay, I will explore and analyse Descartes’ dreaming argument and his evil demon argument. I will assess both arguments taking into account their validity and soundness whilst also considering the objections that one may have. 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