You Would Never Go To Church After Watching This 

there was a young man named chijioke who worked as a mechanic in a small Workshop by the roadside every day he got up before the sunrose cleaned his tools and got ready for customers who would bring their cars motorcycles and even broken down generators to him chioke was good at his job and people liked him for his honesty but no matter how hard he worked money was always a problem one afternoon as chijioke wiped sweat off his face after fixing a stubborn generator a shiny black SUV pulled up outside his Workshop chioke squinted at the tinted windows wondering who would drive such

an expensive car into their small neighborhood the door opened and out stepped a man wearing a gold wristwatch spotless white egg barter and dark sunglasses tun day chiok asked blinking in surprise chiok my brother the man said laughing as he pulled off the sunglasses it was tunay chio’s childhood friend the two of them had grown up in the same neighborhood playing football in the dusty streets and sharing roasted corn by the roadside but while chijioke stayed behind to help his family and work as a mechanic tunai had left years ago and hadn’t been heard from since

tunai look at you chijioke said wiping his greasy hands on a rag before shaking his friend’s hand you look like a politician what are you doing back here tunai chuckled showing off his white te teeth ah my brother God has blessed me I just thought I should check on my old friends but look at you you’re still working here chijioke Shrugged work is work tunay things are not easy but we thank God tunai shook his head and smiled chioke you can’t keep living like this there’s a better way in fact there’s a place I need to take you chioke frowned what place it’s a church

tunai said leaning in as if sharing a secret Divine Grace International Ministries Pastor ezen is the one in charge my brother that woman is not ordinary she has changed my life completely do you think all this he gestured to his car and clothes is by luck no it’s by the grace of God through her chioke hesitated he wasn’t sure about all these flashy churches he kept hearing about his mother always warned him to be care careful with people who promised too much I don’t know tunday he said church is like that I don’t trust

them ah chioke you’re thinking like someone who doesn’t want to leave this Workshop tunde laughed slapping him on the back just come once what do you have to lose you’ll thank me later after much persuasion chioke finally agreed okay I’ll come he said but if I don’t like what I see I’m not going back fair enough tunai said grinning you won’t regret it that Sunday chijioke put on his best shirt and trousers and followed tunai to Divine Grace International Ministries the church was in the city far from their neighborhood when they

arrived chio’s jaw dropped the building looked more like a palace than a church with tall glass windows that sparkled in the sunlight golden gates at the entrance and expensive cars parked in neat roads is this a church or a hotel chijioke muttered as they walked in relax tunai said leading him inside the interior was even more luxurious the floors were shiny and chandeliers hung from the ceiling ushers dressed in crisp white uniforms greeted them with wide smiles and directed them to their seats chijioke noticed that most of the people in the church were well-dressed and

looked wealthy the service began with a choir singing songs that made the air electric the sound system was perfect and the voices of the singers were so beautiful that chijioke almost forgot where he was then Pastor ezen appeared she was a tall elegant woman with a commanding presence she wore a sparkling blue gown and had a soft but firm voice that filled the room without needing a microphone my brothers and sisters she began I welcome you to Divine Grace International Ministries where God’s blessings overflow like rivers of gold are you ready to to receive your

breakthrough today the congregation erupted in shouts of amen and claps chijioke couldn’t take his eyes off her she moved with such confidence and her words seemed to hold a kind of power Pastor ezen sermon was about unlocking Heavenly Treasures she told stories of people who came to the church with nothing but left with more wealth than they could imagine she spoke about the importance of faith and commitment and how blessings were reserved for those who believed whole edly at one point she raised her hands and said someone here is struggling with poverty but today your story will change if you are ready

to unlock your blessings come forward dozens of people rushed to the altar kneeling and crying chijioke stayed in his seat unsure of what to do tund day nudged him go now don’t let this chance pass you by chijioke shook his head I’m not ready chijioke this is how it starts tund day whispered urgently you have to show Faith Pastor ezen will notice you after the service tunai introduced chijioke to some of the church members they all spoke about how their lives had changed since joining the church a businessman said he went from being in debt to owning three houses a young woman claimed she received a scholarship

to study abroad after praying with Pastor ezen everything you see here is real tund day said as they left just keep coming and you you’ll see for yourself chioke attended more services over the next few weeks each time he was amazed by how smooth everything seemed the sermons The Music the testimonies but something about it all felt too good to be true he noticed that the congregation was made up mostly of rich people and he wondered why they needed a church if they were already doing so well one Sunday after the service an

usher approached chioke Pastor ezen would like to see you in her office she said with a polite smile chio’s heart pounded as he followed the Usher through the Grand hallways past to ean’s office was at the end of a long Corridor the door was opened and chijioke stepped inside the office was as Grand as the rest of the church but something about it made him uneasy behind Pastor ean’s desk was a massive aquarium filled with colorful fish the water bubbled softly and the fish swam in lazy circles their Bright Eyes catching the light ah chioke

Pastor ezen said gesturing for him to sit I’ve heard a lot about you from brother tunday he says you are a hard-working young man with great potential chioke sat nervously thank you Ma Pastor ezen leaned forward her eyes fixed on him I see greatness in you chijioke but to unlock it you must be ready to take a step of Faith are you ready I I think so ch joke stammered good she said smiling I want you to think about joining the Inner Circle it’s a group of dedicated members who are ready to go deeper in their faith

and receive greater blessings you don’t have to decide now but think about it chioke nodded though his mind was racing he thanked her and left the office but the image of the fish in the aquarium stayed with him as tunai drove him home chijioke asked tunai what is this Inner Circle she talked about tunai smiled ah my brother that is where the real blessings come it’s not for everyone but if Pastor ezen invited you it means she sees something special in you don’t worry you’ll understand when the time comes chijioke nodded but felt a knot of

a knes in his stomach he couldn’t shake the feeling that he had stepped into something far bigger than he could handle and so his journey with the church of prosperity truly began when ch got home that night he couldn’t sleep he lay on his thin mattress staring at the ceiling thinking about Pastor ean’s words I see greatness in you what did she mean by greatness and what was this Inner Circle she mentioned the next morning his aunt Maman Ki noticed his troubled face chijioke what’s wrong you look like someone who has seen a ghost

it’s nothing Maman CI chijioke said quickly but she did didn’t believe him don’t lie to me you’ve been going to that big man’s Church haven’t you you better be careful my son not all that Glitters Is Gold chioke nodded but he didn’t want to talk about it what could he say that a woman who barely knew him claimed he was destined for greatness that a group called the Inner Circle made him feel both excited and uneasy no he kept quiet and went about his day though the thoughts stayed with him the following Sunday tund day came to pick him up again this time as they drove to

church tund day started talking about the Inner Circle you know tunai said tapping the steering wheel the inner circle is not just about money it’s about being part of something bigger something powerful what do you mean chioke asked frowning it’s like tunday paused choosing his words carefully it’s like being in a family where everyone supports each other one once you’re in your life changes forever chijioke didn’t know what to say so he stayed quiet after the service the same Usher approached chijioke again Pastor ezen would like to see you in her office she said with her usual polite smile chio’s

heart started racing as he followed the Usher down the same long Corridor the aquarium in Pastor asen’s office looked even larger this time and the fish seemed to move more slowly their eyes gleaming as if they were watching him ah my dear chijioke Pastor ezen said gesturing for him to sit I’m glad you came back have you thought about what we discussed chijioke shifted uncomfortably in his seat I’m still thinking about it Ma that’s good she said smiling take your time but remember the door to Greatness doesn’t stay open forever when

you’re ready I want you to come to a special meeting this Friday night only a few people are invited and I believe you belong there chioke hesitated what kind of meeting is it it’s a time for those who are serious about their faith to come together and connect with the blessings waiting for them she said I know you’ve been working hard chioke but hard work alone won’t take you far you need Faith you need power her words hit him like a hammer he had been working hard all his life but where had it gotten him a tiny Workshop

a leaking roof and endless worries about money maybe this was his chance to change everything I’ll come he said finally Pastor asen’s smile widened good I knew you were ready that Friday night chioke arrived at the church just as the city lights flickered on the building looked different in the dark almost like a shadowy castle he felt a shiver run down his spine but shook it off and walked in inside the atmosphere was quiet and tense only a handful of of people were there all dressed in black tunai was among them and he quickly came

to chio’s side relax tunde whispered just follow my lead Pastor ezen appeared her presence filling the room she wore a simple white gown this time but it made her look even more powerful welcome my chosen ones she said her voice calm and steady tonight we take the first step on a journey that will change your lives forever she LED them to a smaller room behind the main Auditorium it was dimly lit with candles on a table and a strange smell in the air like a mix of perfume and something sharp before we

begin Pastor ezen said I need you to understand what this means joining the inner circle is not just a decision it’s a commitment are you ready to give everything your time your energy your faith for a life of abundance the group murmured their agreement but chiji hesitated tunde nudged him say yes he whispered yes chijioke said though his voice shook good Pastor ezen said now let us seal this commitment she handed each of them a piece of paper and a pen this is a covenant she explained it is a promise between you and God that you will stay loyal to this family sign it only if you are ready to leave your old

life behind and step into greatness chioke stared at the paper in his hands it was blank except for the words I commit to the path of abundance his heart pounded as he picked up the pen chijioke tunde whispered this is it don’t let fear hold you back with Trembling Hands choke signed the paper the rest of the night was a blur of candles chants and strange rituals Pastor ezen poured water into a bowl and asked them to drink from it saying it was Sacred Water that would cleanse their spirits chijioke hesitated but

drank when he saw the others doing it as the night went on chijioke felt a strange heaveness in the air he couldn’t explain it but something about the whole ceremony made him feel uneasy when he got home he collapsed onto his bed exhausted that night he had another dream he was standing by the ocean and the water was Rising quickly pulling him in he tried to run but his feet were stuck then he saw her pastor ezen but she wasn’t human her lower body was a shimmering fish tail and her eyes glowed like fire chioke she whispered her voice echoing in his head you belong to me now

he woke up gasping for air his heart pounding for a long time he sat in the dark wondering what he had gotten himself into the next day tunay called how are you feeling my brother he asked cheerfully I don’t know t day chijioke said his voice shaky that meeting last night it felt strange ah chijioke you’re overthinking tunai said this is how it starts just trust the process you’ll see results soon chioke wanted to believe him but deep down he felt a growing sense of dread something about this path didn’t feel right but it was too late to turn back now chioke was Restless for

days after the meeting something about what had happened that night wouldn’t leave his mind the chance the strange water the paper he signed it all felt wrong like a bad dream he couldn’t wake up from every time he tried to forget the memory of Pastor ezen glowing eyes in his dream flashed in his mind one afternoon at his Workshop as he tightened the bolts on a customer’s car engine his hands trembled he had barely eaten all day and his head felt heavy when his Apprentice a young boy named aini noticed he asked ogre are you okay

you look tired chioke forced a smile I’m fine iini just need some rest but he wasn’t fine the next Sunday he went to church again tunday picked him up as usual and on the way chijioke decided to speak up tund day he began slowly something has been bothering me what is it tunai asked keeping his eyes on the road that meeting we went to did it feel strange to you tund day chuckled ah chioke you’re still thinking about that relax my brother this is how the blessings begin you’re just not used to it yet but why all the secrecy chioke

pressed why does it feel like we’re hiding something tund day’s smile faded he glanced at chijioke briefly before turning back to the road look if you want to succeed you have to stop asking too many questions just trust Pastor ezen she knows what she’s doing chijioke didn’t respond he stared out the window feeling more uneasy than ever during the service pastor ezen preached about obedience and loyalty her voice was calm but her words carried a weight that made chio’s chest tighten those who question the path will never reach their

destination she said her eyes sweeping over the congregation doubt is the enemy of blessings to receive you must trust completely chijioke felt as if she was speaking directly to him he shifted uncomfortably in his seat after the service as they were leaving chijioke noticed two men Whispering near the back of the church they looked nervous glancing around as if they didn’t want to be seen when one of them caught chijioke staring he quickly turned away and walked off who are those people chijioke asked tundi just some members tunde said dismissively why are you

always looking for something to worry about I’m not looking for anything chioke replied but something doesn’t feel right tun day side chioke you’re going to ruin this for yourself if you keep doubting do you think I got where I am by questioning everything no I listened I obeyed and now look at me chijioke stayed quiet but his unees grew that week pastor ezen called chijioke and asked him to come to the church during the day I have a special task for you she said when chijioke arrived he was taken to her office again the

aquarium was there just as large and strange as before the fish swam slowly their movements hypnotic ah chioke Pastor ezen said warmly thank you for coming yes ma chijioke said trying to hide his nervousness I need someone I can trust to help me with something important she said her eyes fixed on him you’ve proven yourself to be loyal and I believe you’re ready for more responsibility what do you need me to do Ma I want you to clean this office she said gesturing around the room pay special attention to the aquarium the

fish are very important to me chioke frowned clean the aquarium yes she said firmly it’s a delicate task but I know you can handle it chioke nodded though he felt uneasy as Pastor ezen left the room he approached the aquarium cautiously the fish swam closer to the glass as if they were watching him their eyes seemed brighter than before almost humanlike he picked up the cleaning supplies she had left and began wiping the glass as he worked he accidentally nicked his finger on the edge of the tank a drop of blood fell into the water before Chio could react one of the fish

darted forward and swallowed the blood its eyes glowed for a moment and it swam away as if nothing had happened chioke stumbled back his heart racing that night he called tunde tunai I need to talk to you what is it now tunde asked sounding irritated there’s something wrong with this church chijioke said his voice trembling those fish in Pastor ezen office they’re not normal what are you talking about to tday asked sharply I saw one of them swallow blood chioke said my blood and its eyes tunai something is not right there was a long

pause on the other end of the line then tunai said chijioke I warned you about asking too many questions do you think you can understand everything just follow the path and stop trying to figure it all out but tun day no tun day interrupted if you don’t trust pastor ezen then maybe this isn’t the place for you chio’s stomach sank he had never heard tunai sound so angry before I’m sorry he said quietly I just don’t understand you will eventually tunai said his voice softer now but for now just do as you’re

told the next Sunday chijioke went to church again though every part of him wanted to stay home this time he kept his head down and avoided making eye contact with anyone during the service pastor ezen called him out brother chijioke she said smiling at him from the pulpit please stand chijioke stood slowly his heart pounding this young man is a shining example of faith and obedience she said God has great plans for him and I believe he will achieve greatness very soon the congregation clapped but chijioke felt a chill run

down his spine he sat down quickly wishing he could appear after the service tunai approached him you see he said grinning Pastor ezen sees your potential stop doubting and embrace it chijioke forced a smile but said nothing deep down he felt like he was being pulled into something he couldn’t escape the next few weeks were a blur chijioke continued attending services but he felt more like a spectator than a participant he couldn’t shake the feeling that something was terribly wrong one evening as he walked home from the workshop he

overheard two men talking near the market did you hear about chimer one of them asked what about him the other replied they say he went missing after joining that big church in the city Divine something chijioke froze ah I’ve heard stories about that place the second man said people go there for riches but not everyone comes back chijioke hurried past them his heart racing the name chimer stuck in his mind hadn’t he seen that name on the church’s prayer list a few weeks ago he tried to push the thought away but it kept coming

back what had he gotten himself into chijioke couldn’t keep quiet anymore after hearing about chim’s disappearance the uneasiness he had been feeling grew stronger he wanted to confront tunde but every time he tried to start the conversation the words got stuck in his throat tunde had been his closest friend but now he seemed like a stranger someone who had secrets that were too dark to uncover one Wednesday evening tunai called him chijioke tunai said his tone serious Pastor ezen has invited us to a special midnight meeting at the church this one is not like the others

it’s very important chio’s stomach tightened midnight why at that time tund day laughed Softly ah my brother you’re still asking too many questions just trust the process this is the next step for us I don’t know tund day Chio said hesitating something about all this feels strange chioke listen to me tunai said sharply you’ve come this far do you want to turn back now do you think greatness is easy to achieve if you miss this meeting you might never get another chance chioke was silent I’ll pick you up at 11 tunai added before ending the call that night Chio couldn’t eat or

sleep the air in his small room felt heavy and every noise outside made him jump what was going to happen at this meeting what was he walking into at exactly 11: tund day arrived chijioke got into the car without a word tund day was unusually quiet as they drove the hum of the engine filling the silence between them when they reached the church it looked different in the darkness the golden gates that once seemed welcoming now looked like the bars of a cage the tall glass windows reflected the faint Moonlight giving the

building an eerie glow inside the air was cold and still only a few people were there all wearing white robes chijioke recognized some faces but not all he noticed that everyone seemed tense their eyes darting around as if they were afraid of something pasta ezen appeared her white gown flowing as she walked she smiled but there was something unsettling about it welcome my chosen ones she said her voice calm but commanding tonight we take the next step in your journey you have all shown faith and commitment and now it is time to seal your Covenant chio’s heart pounded

he wanted to ask what she meant but his throat felt dry and his voice refused to come out Pastor ezen led the group into a smaller darker room room behind the main Auditorium candles lined the walls casting flickering shadows in the center of the room was a table covered with a white cloth on it were strange objects bowls a knife and what looked like a jar of red liquid chio’s knees felt weak but he forced himself to stay upright he glanced at tunde who gave him a reassuring nod before we proceed Pastor

ezen said I need to remind you that this path is not for everyone to receive true abundance you must give something in return are you all ready to make this sacrifice the group murmured their agreement but chijioke remained silent his mind was spinning Pastor ezen eyes landed on him brother choke do you have doubts All Eyes turned to him he felt like a cornered animal n no ma he stammered good she said her smile widening because tonight we show our Faith with action she gestured for the first person to step forward it was a young man chijioke didn’t recognize the

man hesitated but eventually walked to the table Pastor ezen handed him the knife and whispered something into his ear the man’s hands shook as he took the knife and made a small cut on his palm letting a few drops of blood fall into one of the bowls your blood is your Covenant Pastor ezen said with this act you bind yourself to the blessings that await you One By One The Others followed each cutting their palms and letting their blood drip into the bowl when it was chio’s turn his legs felt like they

would give out step forward brother chijioke Pastor ezen said her voice steady chijioke swallowed hard and stepped to the table the knife felt cold and heavy in his hand Show Your Faith Pastor ezen said softly chijioke closed his eyes his hand trembling as he made a small cut on his pal the blood dripped into the bowl and he felt a strange sense of relief though his heart still pounded good Pastor esen said you have all proven your loyalty tonight after the blood ritual Pastor ezen began chanting in a language choke didn’t recognize her voice grew deeper

and more intense with each word filling the room with an almost unbearable tension chioke felt a strange energy in the air like static electricity the candles flickered wildly and the Shadows on the walls seemed to move on their own as the chanting reached its peak Pastor ezen raised her hands and the jar of red liquid on the table began to Glow the group gasped and chijioke felt a cold chill run down his spine tonight the Covenant is sealed Pastor ezen said her voice echoing unnaturally you are now part of a family that cannot be broken your blessings will flow but remember

obedience is the key to keeping them the room fell silent the group looked at each other unsure of what had just happened go home now Pastor Asen said rest and prepare for the abundance that is coming your way on the way home Chio couldn’t stop thinking about what he had just witnessed tun day he said finally breaking the silence what was all that that was the Covenant tunai said simply but what does it mean chiok pressed it means we on the the path to Greatness tunai said his tone impatient why are you always looking for answers just

trust the process chijioke didn’t respond he stared out the window wondering if he had made the biggest mistake of his life that night chijioke had another dream he was standing in the middle of a vast ocean the Water Rising around him he tried to swim but the waves pulled him under as he struggled he saw Pastor ezen again her lower body was a shimmering fish tail and her eyes glowed like fire chijioke she said her voice echoing in his head you belong to me now he woke up gasping for air his heart racing for the first time he

realized he might not be able to escape chioke couldn’t shake the feeling of dread as he woke up the next morning the dream had left him shaken but the events of the midnight meeting haunted him even more he had seen the Way Pastor ezen controlled the room with her voice and presence he remembered the glowing jar the blood Covenant and the fear in the eyes of some of the other members he tried to go about his day as usual fixing cars and chatting with customers at his Workshop but his hands trembled every time he picked up a wrench iini

his Apprentice noticed again ogre are you sure you’re okay einini asked chioke forced a smile I’m fine just tired but he wasn’t fine the following week another call came from Pastor ezen brother chijioke she said her voice as calm as ever there is another special gathering this Friday this one is very important you must be there yes ma chioke said though his chest tightened when Friday arrived tunday picked him up as usual and they drove to the church in silence this time the atmosphere felt heavier darker as if the air itself was

warm warning him to turn back inside the church pastor ezen welcomed them with her usual smile she led the group to the same candlelit room where the table had been replaced with a large Circle drawn on the floor in white chalk strange symbols filled the circle and in the middle was a small wooden box this is a night of Revelation Pastor ezen said her voice low and steady tonight the spirit of abundance will visit us but only those who are pure in faith will be able to receive its blessings the group exchanged nervous glances let us begin

she said the group gathered around the circle and Pastor ezen began chanting again in that strange deep voice the air in the room grew colder and chijioke felt the hairs on his arms stand on end as the chanting continued Pastor ezen opened the wooden box inside was a small black stone that seemed to pulse with an inner light this stone is a gift from the spirit of abundance she said each of you will touch it and feel its power but beware if your faith is not strong it will reject you chio’s heart raced he watched as the first person a

middle-aged man stepped forward and touched the stone the man’s face lit up and he smiled as if he had just seen a miracle the next person a young woman hesitated but eventually touched the stone she gasped her eyes widening in awe one by one the others stepped forward when it was chok’s turn he froze brother chijioke Pastor ezen said her eyes boring into him step forward chijioke felt like his feet were glued to the floor he glanced at tund day who nodded encouragingly taking a deep breath he stepped into the circle and reached out to touch the stone the

moment his fingers brushed it he felt a jolt like a shock of electricity running through his body his vision blurred and for a split second he saw the ocean again the same ocean from his dreams he heard Pastor E asen’s voice echoing in his head you belong to me now he pulled his hand back trembling very good Pastor ezen said smiling you are ready chijioke didn’t feel ready he felt like he was being dragged deeper into something he couldn’t escape the night continued with another ritual this time Pastor ezen brought out a live chicken and handed it

to a young man who looked barely out of his teens the boy’s hands shook as he held the bird his eyes wide with fear this is your test of Faith Pastor ezen said take the knife and make the offering the boy hesitated his eyes darting between the knife and pasta ezen I I can’t he stammered you must she said her voice firm the spirit of abundance demands it the boy shook his head I can’t do it please Ma I’m not ready Pastor ezen smile vanished she took a step closer to him her eyes glowing faintly in the candlelight do you think blessings come without sacrifice she

said her voice cold if you are not ready to give you are not ready to receive the boy dropped the chicken and backed away his hands raised in surrender I’m sorry I can’t pasta as inside and gestured to two of the white robed men standing nearby take him away the men grabbed the boy by the arms and dragged him out of the room his cries echoed down the hallway sending a chill through chio’s body the ritual continued as if nothing had happened Pastor ezen performed the offering herself her hand Steady As She

made the cut the room filled with the metallic smell of blood and chijioke felt his stomach turn by the time the ritual ended chijioke was ready to collapse his legs felt weak and his mind was spinning as the group dispersed pastor ezen called out to him brother chijioke stay behind for a moment chio’s heart sank but he obeyed when the others had left Pastor ezen approached him her smile was warm but her eyes held something darker you did well tonight she said but I sense that you still have doubts I I don’t know Ma chiok stammered this is all so new to me she played

placed a hand on his shoulder doubt is natural my son but you must overcome it the blessings you seek are within your reach but only if you fully commit chijioke nodded though he didn’t trust himself to speak go home and rest she said pray for clarity the spirit of abundance will guide you on the drive home chijioke couldn’t stop replaying the events of the night in his mind the glowing Stone the boy’s cries the blood all of it felt like a nightmare tun day he said finally his voice barely above a whisper what happened to that boy tun day didn’t answer right away when he

finally spoke his tone was flat he wasn’t ready that’s all what do you mean not ready chioke pressed what happens to people who aren’t ready tund day side choke stop asking questions focus on yourself you’re doing well don’t let fear distract you chijioke leaned back in his seat his mind racing he couldn’t shake the feeling that he was in over his head that night he had another dream this time he was standing in the middle of the church but it was completely submerged underwater the pews floated around him and the candles flickered dimly in the murky depths in the distance he saw pasta ezen she was no

longer wearing her white gown her lower body was a massive fish tail shimmering in the Dark Water her glowing eyes locked onto his and she smiled chijioke she said her voice echoing in the water there is no turning back now he woke up drenched in sweat his heart pounding for the first time he realized that he might not survive this journey chijioke could feel the walls closing in after everything he’d witnessed the strange rituals the glowing Stone the boy being dragged away he knew there was no going

back to the life he once had yet the thought of moving forward with pastor ean’s church filled him with Dread 4 days he went through the motions at his Workshop barely able to focus on his work iini his Apprentice noticed the change ogre you’ve been quiet these days einini said one afternoon as they worked on a car I’m fine iini chijioke replied though his voice lacked conviction you sure you haven’t even shouted at me for anything the boy said with a small grin trying to lighten the mood chijioke forced a chuckle but the truth was he felt far from fine he couldn’t shake the

images from the last meeting the chalk Circle the blood dripping into the bowl the boys cries and then there was the dream that terrible dream of pasta as in standing in the ocean her tail shimmering as she claimed him as hers he hadn’t been able to sleep since one evening tunay called ch giio hesitated before answering his thumb hovering over the green button on his phone he didn’t want to talk to tunde but he knew ignoring him would only make things worse chijioke tunai said when the call connected his voice was calm almost too

calm how are you I’m fine chigo gled you don’t sound fine tunai said you’ve been distant lately are you having doubts chio’s heart skipped a beat no it’s not that I’ve just been busy with work him tunai said and there was a long pause then he added pastor ezen wants to see you she said it’s urgent chio’s stomach sank why she didn’t say tunday replied but you should go you know she doesn’t like to be kept waiting chijioke arrived at the church the next day his palms slick with sweat Pastor asen’s office

felt colder than usual and the fish in the aquarium seemed to be watching him as he walked in brother chijioke Pastor ezen said smiling warmly I’m Glad You Came yes ma chijioke said his voice barely above a whisper sit she said gesturing to the chair in front of her desk chijioke sat down his heart pounding you’ve been quiet lately she began tunday says you’ve been distracted is everything all right I’m fine Ma chioke said quick quickly are you sure she asked leaning forward slightly because doubt is dangerous chioke it weakens the spirit and blocks the flow

of blessings I understand ma he said though he didn’t feel like he did Pastor Asen studded him for a moment her eyes sharp and piercing then she smiled good she said because you’ve come far and I believe you are ready for the next step chio’s stomach churned The Next Step yes she said her tone serious you’ve shown faith and commitment but now it’s time to prove your loyalty the spirit of abundance requires a blood price chijioke felt like the air had been knocked out of him a blood Price He repeated yes she said nodding true blessings come at a cost chioke to

receive you must give and what the spirit requires is blood someone Close to You someone you care about their sacrifice will seal your Covenant and unlock the abundance you seek chijioke stared at her unable to speak his mind raced searching for a way out but her eyes held him in place like a predator watching its prey I I don’t think I can do that he finally managed to say his voice trembling Pastor ezen smile faded she leaned back in her chair her expression calm but cold then perhaps you are not ready for greatness she said

but be warned chijioke breaking a covenant has consequences the spirit does not take kindly to those who turn away chijioke stumbled out of the office his mind spinning he barely noticed the other church members as he made his way out of the building by the time he got home his hands were shaking so badly that he could barely unlock the door that night he couldn’t sleep every time he closed his eyes he saw Pastor asen’s face her Cal Smile as she spoke of blood and sacrifice the next morning he decided he couldn’t face this alone he

went to visit M Ki his aunt who had always been a source of comfort and wisdom Maman CI I need your help he said as he sat down in her small living room she looked at him closely her brow furrowed what’s wrong my son chijioke hesitated then began to tell her everything the rituals the dreams the blood price by the time he finished his hands were shaking and tears threatened to spill from his eyes Maman CI listened silently her face growing more serious with every word when he was done she sighed deeply and shook her head my son she said you

are in grave danger this is not of God this is the work of dark Spirits I Know M catchy chiok said his voice breaking but what do I do I feel trapped if I refuse they’ll come after me Maman Ki reached for his hands and held them tightly you must pray chijioke you must ask God for deliverance these people cannot hold you if you put your trust in him but what if it’s too late chijioke asked his voice barely above a whisper it’s never too late my son she said firmly but you must be strong the road ahead will not be easy that night

chijioke tried to pray but his mind was clouded with fear every time he closed his eyes he saw Pastor ezen glowing eyes heard her voice echoing in his head the spirit does not take kindly to those who turn away the next day tunai showed up at his Workshop unannounced chijioke tunai said his tone unusually serious we need to talk what is it Chio asked trying to keep his voice steady Pastor ezen told me what happened tunai said she’s disappointed in you chioke felt a lump in his throat I didn’t say I wouldn’t do it I just I just need time

time for what tun day snapped do you think you have forever the spirit is patient but only to a point if you delay too long you’ll lose everything chio’s hands tightened into fists what am I supposed to do tunde sacrifice someone I care about how can you expect me to do that tunde’s expression softened slightly I know it’s hard he said but I’ve been where you are Chio I had doubts too but once I made my sacrifice everything changed my life became better than I ever imagined chiok stared at him horrified you you did it yes tunai said

his voice quiet I sacrificed my younger brother it wasn’t easy but I knew it was the only way chioke felt like he was going to be sick he turned away unable to look at tunai that night chijioke had another dream he was standing at the edge of a cliff the ocean roaring below him Pastor ezen was there her fish tail shimmering in the Moonlight jump she said her voice echoing prove your loyalty I can’t chijioke said stepping back then you are mine she said her eyes glowing brighter chijioke woke up drenched in sweat his heart pounding for

the first time he realized that the battle for his soul had truly begun the days after tunda’s confession passed in a haze for chijioke he barely ate barely slept and barely worked every time he tried to focus on something else his mind dragged him back to Pastor ean’s office to her calm words about the blood price tunde’s voice haunted him two I sacrificed my younger brother it wasn’t easy but I knew it was the only way the thought of doing something like that turned chio’s stomach yet as much as he

wanted to walk away he didn’t know how every time he imagined leaving he heard Pastor ezen warning breaking a covenant has consequences that evening chijioke went back to Maman catch’s house he needed to hear her voice again needed her to tell him that there was still a way out as soon as she opened the door she could see the fear written all over his face chijioke what is it she asked pulling him inside Maman CI chijioke said his voice trembling I don’t know what to do they’re asking me to make a sacrifice a blood sacrifice they said if I don’t I’ll lose everything maybe even

my life I’m scared Mama I’m really scared Maman CI grabbed his hands and squeezed them tightly my son listen to me she said these people don’t have power over you unless you give it to them you have already made mistakes but God is greater than any Spirit or Covenant you can break free but you must fight how Maman Ki chiok asked tears streaming down his face how do I fight something like this through prayer through faith she said but you must also be prepared these people will not let you go easily you must be strong chijioke stronger than you have ever

been chijioke nodded though his heart still felt heavy Maman CI he said after a long pause what if they come for me she looked at him with Fierce determination then we will face them together the next morning chijioke woke up with a new sense of purpose he didn’t know if he had the strength to fight but he knew he couldn’t keep living like this he spent the day working at his Workshop trying to block out the dark thoughts in his mind as the sun began to set tunai appeared chijioke tunai said his voice urgent we need to talk I have nothing to say to you tun day chijioke

replied wiping his hands on a rag don’t be foolish tunai snapped do you think you can run from this do you think Pastor ezen doesn’t know what’s in your heart she knows chijioke she knows everything chijioke felt a chill run down his spine what do you want from me tunai I want you to stop fighting tunai said this is your chance chioke don’t throw it away you think you can leave but you can’t nobody leaves the church what if I don’t want their blessings chijioke said his voice Rising what if I just want my life

back tunai shook his head it’s too late for that you made a covenant chijioke you belong to the church now chok’s hands clenched into fists I don’t belong to anyone he said tunai sighed and gave him a long pitying look Youk regret this he said then he turned and walked away that night chijioke didn’t sleep he stayed up praying repeating the words Manan Ki had taught him the room felt heavy as if unseen eyes were watching him every Sound Outside made him jump but he kept praying around midnight he heard a knock at his door who is it he

called out his voice shaking no answer the knock came again louder this time chioke grabbed a wooden stick from the corner of the room and approached the door cautiously who’s there he demanded still no answer summoning his courage he threw the door open and found no one there the street was empty the night’s silent except for the chirping of crickets chijioke stepped outside looking around nervously that’s when he saw it a shadowy figure standing at the End of the Street Watching him who are you chijioke shouted his voice echoing

in the Stillness the figure didn’t move didn’t speak it just stood there staring chijioke backed into his house and slammed the door shut his hands were trembling as he reached for his phone and dialed Manan catch’s number mman caty he said as soon as she picked up something is outside my house I don’t know what it is stay calm my son she said keep praying I will come to you when Maman CI arrived the shadowy figure was gone but the fear in chio’s heart hadn’t subsided they watching me he said as she stepped inside I can feel it then we will pray Maman CI said firmly the

two of them knelt in the middle of the room and began to pray Maman cat’s voice was strong and unwavering but ch ‘s prayers were filled with desperation as they prayed the room grew colder and the air seemed to vibrate with an unseen energy the candles on the table flickered wildly and chijioke felt a crushing weight pressing down on him don’t stop chioke Maman CI shouted keep praying I can’t Chio gasped it’s too much you can do this Maman Ki said grabbing his hand God is with you you are stronger than this chijioke

squeezed his eyes shut and forced himself to keep praying slowly the weight began to lift and the room grew warmer the candles Steed and the oppressive energy began to fade when it was over chijioke collapsed onto the floor gasping for air the next day chijioke knew he couldn’t stay in the shadows anymore he needed to leave the church no matter what it cost him he went to Pastor ezen office his heart pounding she was sitting behind her desk as calm and composed as ever brother chijioke she said smiling what brings

you here I want out chijioke said his voice trembling but firm Pastor asen’s smile faded out she repeated her voice cold yes chijioke said I don’t want this anymore I want my life back Pastor ezen leaned back in her chair her eyes narrowing do you think it’s that simple she asked you made a covenant chijioke you belong to us now I don’t belong to anyone chijioke said his voice Rising I’m leaving and there’s nothing you can do to stop me Pastor ezen eyes glowed faintly and the air in the room grew colder you underestimate the power of the spirit she said if you walk away you

will lose everything your Workshop your health your life is that what you want I’ll take my chances chijioke said though his hands were trembling Pastor ezen stood slowly her presence filling the room then you leave me no choice she said chijioke left the church that day but his troubles were far from over strange things began happening almost immediately his Workshop caught fire destroying everything he had worked so hard to build he fell ill his body racked with pain that no doctor could explain through through it all Maman CI stayed by his side praying and encouraging him not to give up you are

stronger than this Chio she said keep fighting they can take everything from you but they cannot take your soul one night as choke lay in bed weak and feverish he had a dream he was standing in the middle of the ocean the Water Rising around him Pastor ezen was there her fish tail shimmering in the Moonlight come back she said her voice soft and seductive it’s not too late you can still have everything you’ve ever wanted no chiok said his voice shaking but firm You Don’t Own Me Pastor ezen smile faded and her eyes glowed with

anger then you will suffer she said her voice echoing like thunder the Ocean Rose higher pulling chijioke under but he didn’t stop fighting he kicked and struggled refusing to give in when he woke up the fever had broken the pain in his body was gone replaced by a quiet strength for the first time Chio felt truly free the battle wasn’t over but he knew he had won the first fight as chijioke stepped outside into the morning sun he felt the weight of his choices pressing on him he had lost everything his Workshop his peace but he had gained something far greater his

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