The Price of a Soul

All Things Magic (By BITNW)

This is a story about a man named Mr. Blackwood who can grant wishes but at a terrible cost. The story follows a woman named Lily who is down on her luck and desperate for a change. She seeks out Mr. Blackwood and makes a deal with him, trading her soul for a life of success and happiness. At first, Lily is thrilled with her new life. She has everything she ever wanted, but slowly she starts to realize that something is missing. The world around her seems muted, and her relationships feel empty. She returns to Mr. Blackwood, begging him to take back her soul, but he tells her it's too late. The price of a soul is not measured in material possessions, but in the ability to truly love and be loved. Lily is devastated. She has traded her soul for a life that is nothing but an illusion. The story ends with Lily vanishing into the city, lost and alone. Mr. Blackwood watches her go, a weary sadness in his eyes. He has seen this countless times before.