The Darkness Awaits

By Elaina Mitchell

Eros is the name of an angel who is on the most important mission of our time. His mission must take the greatest faith he can muster. This faith could be the act of God or the deception of Satan. His mission? He must usher in the Anti-Christ and protect his life. Why must he do this? Only God knows, but it is for you to find out. Why is this important to Eros? If he succeeds, he earns one of the highest thrones in heaven. If he fails, he must spend eternity in hell. How must he do this? As a human in earth. The challenge he faces takes you on a journey of many unanswered questions, questions of ancient times, UFOs, ghosts, along with many other unexplained. Only one question baffles Eros. Why would God want him to protect the enemy? The answer may be found in Judas.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.
• Release date: Oct 11, 2019
• ISBN: 9781098003258

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Chapter 1

Israfil

I am what one may call an ancient one. My name, Israfil. I have witnessed many creations before the existence of time itself. You see, I was with God even before the creations of angels. I sit alongside the ones you would best know as the ancient councils.

When God created constellations, I was there. When he created the first of heavens, I was there. When God created the angels of heaven, I was there. Each angel was created with special purposes, just like you. Each bore special powers, talents, and gifts, just like you. God was in a constant process of creating a new heaven for all of his children. In these same moments, he continues to teach his angels and children alike, his way of love. After a specific timing, he has ultimately placed me in watch over his angels as well as other gods. Now these gods, you would have better known as Greek gods and goddesses.

I was only given one rule to follow. I am never allowed to interfere with anyone’s free will, ever. Free will is a gift only given by God himself. It is his gift to all angels and men alike. We are to all shares in it equally. Not even God, will touch it. Angels were one day given powers and authority to create their own beings. These creatures were also given certain powers. In the beginning, the plan has worked out well. Then little by little, these powers were being taken advantage of and were abused. God’s plan was meant to fill the heavens full of his love throughout all of his angels and children alike. Very sadly as each angel grew into knowledge so jealousy also grew into their minds and hearts. While older ones grew further into wisdom and greed, the younger ones grew into jealousy and shame. Evil had made its way into heaven. This had greatly upset God. Why would his loved ones abuse the powers of which he had given them?

Soon the angels created many types of beasts, from unicorns to winged horses. This led to beasts with many heads. So some beasts were created for their great strength and others for their great speed. Some even had mystical powers. This was the birth of warlocks and witches and, yes; even dragons. The angels each tried to impress the others. These creations were getting so out of hand, and some were souls created for their personal warriors of protection.

God knew that he somehow must put a stop to all of this madness. There was only one solution. God gave them each one simple choice. This same choice is the same choice we are all given. If they should chose to continue in disobedience, they would be kicked out of heaven for all of eternity.

Lucifer was one of God’s most beloved, yet he was also filled with the most jealousy. Being that he was one of the oldest, he could not understand why the younger ones had some of the same rights and powers as he did. Sadly, Lucifer chose to continue with his wickedness. So God had no choice but to give Lucifer something of his own to rule over. He knew this would make Lucifer happy as ruling over things was his main desire. So Lucifer was given haities to rule.

Then all of the other angels were given the chance to decide. They could choose to follow God’s rules and stay in heaven for all eternity or be cast into hell and rule alongside Lucifer. There were also some younger angels that were not yet given that choice. They had to learn more first. You see, they were not there during certain wars in heaven that had taken place. Therefore, they had no way of truly knowing which would be the best side for them to be on. Lucifer had corrupted the minds of many with doubt and confusion. This caused disobedience. God’s knowledge of these actions changed his plans for these younger angels. He would give them one final chance. They must come back to earth in human form. Do you know who these angels are?

From this point, God would take 10 percent of their knowledge away from them. He did this in order for them to have an equal chance and to relearn the true love of God. A few of the younger angels still struggled with one thought. You see, in one hand, God did create all of his own to live in his peace, love, and harmony. On the other hand, God seemed unfair in wanting the control over all of their creations. They wondered why God should be the only one with all and absolute powers.

Then there was just one angel who had yet even a harder time choosing over all. You see, although he loved God dearly, he also dearly loved all of his brothers. He felt both sides were right. This angel was the youngest of all. His name is Eros. Eros is a spirit who is known to inspire lovers. He is able to give his divine madness of love by controlling one’s thoughts. He has the power to influence and manipulate one’s mind into thinking what he wants them to think. Although he is not much to look at, all he needs is eye contact. He has a certain look which will capture his subjects. Lucifer, knowing these things about Eros, decided he wanted to use Eros and his gifts for his plans to be carried out. Over three thousand years ago, Lucifer told Eros of his plan in sending Judas to betray Jesus. Lucifer thought that it was only his plan, but what he was not aware of at that time was that this plan had in fact come from God through Lucifer. God had needed Judas to betray Jesus in order for his ultimate plan to be carried through.

Now Eros’s closest brother is Ariel. Ariel is the third archon. He is ruler of the winds. He is to one day become in charge over the punishments in hell. The one thing Ariel has in common with Eros is mind manipulation. Ariel has felt betrayed by his brother Eros. He believed that he should be the one who should have remained in heaven to rule with God instead of Eros. He was not yet aware that Eros had only remained in heaven because he had not yet made his final choice. In the mind of Ariel, he must battle his little brother to gain his rightful place in heaven.

Eros also has three other close brothers. These brothers had also chosen to remain in heaven. This brother goes by the name of Hyyoth. He is a holy beast known for his strength and fierceness. Then there is Angelos. He is a messenger to mortals. He holds the key to the bottomless pit of hell. Then of course there is Gabriel. He is known for giving strength to mortal men in order to carry out God’s plan.

Ariel has become a sworn enemy to Eros, who also has three close brothers. The first brother goes by the name of Azazel. He is the chieftain of two hundred fallen angels. He comes to earth only to mate with mortal women. Then there is Abaddon and Uriel. These you might better recognize as the Grim Reaper. They each possess the powers over fire and death. Someday, all of these angels will once again go into battle to try and stop and defeat the plans of Eros.

Ariel had asked his brothers for help in his greedy purpose in heart. Ariel would love to rule over his brother Eros in hell as an act of vengeance. Remember, however, all of these angels also witnessed many creations on the first earth. These angels were the ones who allowed their creations to get out of control. This is why God was full of anger toward them. Yet God still gave them a final choice. Heaven or hell. The clue word here is choice. We all have the free will to choose. Will we be smart enough to make the right choice?

After these choices are made, each went their own way. God had destroyed the first earth. All of the bad creations were also destroyed along with the earth. For God saw them as an abomination unto him. And the first earth has passed away.

Since Eros is the youngest, he was not yet around to witness it all. Being that he is the youngest, it also makes him the lowest in rank. This is why Eros is not sure what side to choose. He wants to move up in rank and prove himself, but how? Since the destruction of the creations and the first earth, there was one thing that God had hidden from them all. This first earth was now just a planet of dust and a mountain. Underneath this dust, God hid water. Water brings life. As for the mountain, he had carved a face on it. This face is meant to remind the angels of the wrong that can happen by greed and jealousy. God would never allow the angels to forget the first earth, and its intentions for a peaceful and loving life.

God used some of the dust from the first earth and created the second earth. You might recognize this second earth as your earth. His starting point of creating this earth is now called Mars Hill (Acts 7, somewhere in the Holy Land). God would never allow anyone the knowledge of the location of his hidden water until his appointed time. So Eros desired to prove himself worthy to God. He longed to find a way to restore to God the wrong his brothers had done. He battles and struggles in his mind the shame of listening to his brother Lucifer. So Eros asked God how he might prove himself. God sends Eros on one last mission. This mission would be his most dangerous mission of all. If he succeeds, he will rule along with God. He would become one of the highest angels next to Jesus. If he fails, he must rule under Ariel throughout eternity. Either way, this would be the greatest price to pay—eternity in hell.

The plan of God is to retrieve earth and return it back to Jesus. You see, earth was stolen from God by the trickery of Lucifer. This was the days of Adam and Eve. Through the sins of one man, Adam, earth was taken away. By the forgiveness of another man, Jesus, earth was given back. This forgiveness is through the blood of Jesus, and the body of the anti-Christ must also be tricked into giving the earth back. The sins of the earth must be made right by purity.

God revealed just enough of his plan to Eros so Eros could do his part. God explained to him that he must take a human form on earth. This was the only way he would be able to accomplish God’s greatest plan. God further explained he must choose a human name of today’s times. He is to never allow anyone to know of his true angelic form. If he tells who he truly is, his plans will then be destroyed. He must then find the most pure-of-heart woman on earth as she must be like unto Mary, the mother of Jesus. Once he has found her, he will instantly know her. Then and only then, his plan will slowly reveal itself to him.

Eros watched over the earth to pick out his human body. He noticed a young man in his late twenties. This young man was dying of cancer. Eros knew this body was easy enough to heal and therefore make suitable enough to live in. He was also aware that while his spirit is in this body, it will change his outlook on human life all together. Although this young man will never be aware of Eros’s spirit, his memories that adhere to his way of life will remain.

Eros entered this young man’s body, and his mind went into a coma state. He could not remember who he was. Eros could feel the cancer in this body, yet his heavenly spirit instantly healed it. Eros woke up this body and took it to a place where no one will ever recognize this new body of his. After careful study of his new face in the mirror, Eros decided to give his new face the new human name of Jeff.

Chapter 2

Eros/Jeff

Eros quickly learns that he does not enjoy living inside of a human body. The human body feels very heavy and tired compared to the spiritual body. He is having a hard time accepting this vessel of which he must now be in. You see, one’s spirit has a much greater sense of lightness and freedoms. The sense of peace cannot be compared between human to spirit form. Eros knows one thing, and that is what he needs to do. He needs to start his mission so that he may hurry and complete it. The faster he is able to complete his mission, the faster he is able to graduate to the seraphim rank of angels. Seraphims are the highest rank over all angels in heaven. In the mind of Eros, failure of this mission is not an option.

Eros is also a mediator between gods, goddesses, and the mortal men, yet this time, he is the mortal man. Eros realizes that during this mission, he will understand the ways of mortals better. Being neither mortal nor immortal himself makes it hard for him to completely understand. Either way, he has no choice. The fact that he is a mediator will help him a great deal to succeed in his mission. It will give him a good edge.

Eros hangs on to what he knows and is able to use his higher knowledge on earth. You see, Eros is also known as the angel of temptations. Over three thousand years ago, one of the temptations Eros had placed on a human had caused God great pain. This resulted in a burden that Eros must carry with him. This burden of shame you would know of as the temptation of Judas. Lucifer assigned this mission to Eros. Little did Eros understand that this was simply an act that had to happen. God is the true culprit who allowed for this to take place. Judas needed to betray Jesus in order to fulfill God’s greater plan.

So now Eros goes to earth in human form with his chosen name of Jeff. He finds himself wandering on a long country road. It happens to be a bit chilly to his flesh. Eros has never experienced temperature differences before. It is the beginning of the fall season, the one season filled with many colors. Eros thinks about how much more brilliant the colors in heaven are in comparison to earth. Then suddenly Eros can hear the voice of God speaking to him.

Eros, my son. Your clothes and finances of which you will need, I have already provided for you. I will guide you through life on earth, but your free will must stay intact. All other things you must do on your own. You must leave all other clothing and money, whatever this body may have had from the body of his former life. Leave it behind, and you must leave far from there. You must go to a place where no one will recognize this human form. You must not get any of your former earth things as you must not be seen by anyone who knew this man when he was alive.

As time passes, God guides Jeff to a new lifestyle. He helps him get a regular job and helps him fit into a way of life on earth. As Jeff, he continues walking and searching for a place to stay. He receives one last warning from God.

Eros, remember. You must never be seen in any form other than human to the human eye. You must never allow anyone to know of your true angelic identity. You first must find a woman who is pure of heart and do whatever you must, and see to it that the seed of the anti-Christ is planted within her. She must be pure of heart so that the negative energies may work accordingly. Once you have completed this task, the rest will play out on its own. You will then be anointed a seraphim. Silence then fills the air. The presence of God leaves him.

Jeff notices a sign ahead of him. This sign reads, Need a good night’s rest? Need a good meal? The Sleepover is the place for you. You are only ten miles from good food and a good night’s sleep. Hope to see you there.

That sounded great to Jeff. He needed a place to reorganize. Although he was not sure what ten miles meant, he was determined to keep walking until he got there. Along his journey, he continued to look around at everything earth had to offer. He notices that some of the fall leaves match his strawberry-colored hair. It was okay to look at, but he also realizes that humans do not remember the true beauties of the colors of heaven. Then he notices something coming toward him. He recognizes that Azazel has taken the form of a hawk. He flies straight to the shoulders of Jeff. Then Azazel begins to talk to him.

So, I hear you are going by the human name of Jeff, are you not?

The spirit of Eros looks into the eyes of this beautiful hawk. He smiles. Aah! It is you, my brother. It is so good to see you again. Yes, you must call me Jeff for now, but what must I call you?

Azazel chuckles a bit in his firm deep voice. Hmm, let’s see. I did not think about a name for myself. What sounds like a human name for a pet bird?

Well, it is known that some humans call their birds Sam, Jeff answers.

That sounds like the name of another type of bird. What sounds like a good name for a hawk?

What about Zeus? After all, he is a sky god, Jeff requested jokingly.

You know humans don’t use names like that. Besides, the real Zeus would not like your sense of humor.

I have it. I think this name would be perfect for you. Not only would a human name their pet this name, but you could also use it when you take the human form as well.

What is this name you have chosen, Eros?

Adam. That is the perfect name for you. After all, the beginning is about to meet its end. Adam is the beginning of the human race.

Adam it is. You are right. Adam is the perfect name for me. So, Jeff, what are your plans from here? I need to know so that I may further assist you on your journey.

I must find a woman pure of heart. Then I must find a way to entice her into receiving the seed of the anti-Christ, Jeff answers. His face never looked so serious before. Then Jeff looks directly into the eyes of his hawk friend.

I will need you to be the hosts of this seed since you are the one who mates with mortals.

Yes, I see where you are going with this. I love this part of your plan. I would love to do this for you. A huge glow had come over the face of the hawk. Now that I know my part in this, where do you come into this plan?

I will do what I do best. Since I am the mediator, it will be my job to be the communicator between you and her. I will be the one who will do the convincing. I will entice her with a special look and, of course, my special grin. Once she looks into my eyes, I will have control over her mind and her heart. I will place in her strong desires to act out my will. She will hunger to fulfill my demands. I will prepare her for you. Once she is enticed, your job will be easy. You will help her to find your passion. Then it is in your mystical ways that she will respond to. Once she is under your spell, you must inject her with the seed. The pureness of her heart will protect her mind and spirit from the evil her body must carry. The child’s soul will also be protected from evil, yet his spirit will suffer. In its proper time, the evil one will depart from the body, leaving behind the untainted soul. Then a cleansing of the remains of this body will take place. Through this cleansing, a new spirit will be birthed into this body and soul.

But this is all wrong. How will you turn around the evil temptations placed upon the woman and make it good?

"When the time comes, I will do the cleansing. I will create a new spirit. This spirit will