"Bentley Hellbourne is dead,"

Those words were echoed in the pages of history, celebrating the infamous demon's death at the hands of her angelic arch-nemesis. After eighty-five years of peace between Heaven and Hell, the world is finally getting used to its current state of balance. But when Bentley inexplicably comes crawling back from her grave to wreak havoc once again, the structure of the four realms instantly comes crashing down.

After reuniting with his formerly deceased rival, low-ranking angel Atticus pash de Ophaniel finds himself caught up in a wild tangle of adventures. From babysitting Lucifer himself, to discovering horrible truths about his own existence, Atticus is forced to acknowledge the trauma of his past. And in doing so, unearths memories of a long-lost friendship held between himself and the person he always thought he hated the most.

God's Gone AWOL

Amidst the various collectables and antiques nestled here and there around Atticus' living room, a great big grandfather clock stood silent and proud above all the rest. The hands on it's white face aimed upwards, indicating that it was just a little after midnight. Behind the glass, by the foot of the clock, the long brass pendulum swung to and fro in a sleepy, hypnotic rhythm. Constantly moving, but never changing. 


A deep ticking sound emanated from within the wood every time the pendulum swung. Quietly resonating throughout the entire room as if it were a heartbeat made of metal and wood. It gently marked each passing second, knowing that every moment, no matter how short, was vital and beautiful in its own right. A soft, constant tick. 


A beautiful moment of quiet, embraced by the comforting darkness of night. And then- 


[2] Peace and Quiet (Ha, as if.)