A sketch-style image of a man sitting in a dimly lit office, hunched over a desk scattered with papers and a whiskey glass. He appears tired, with dark circles under his eyes, staring blankly into the distance. In the background, a large window reveals a city skyline at dusk, adding to the sense of isolation and melancholy. The scene conveys a tense and somber mood, reflecting the man’s inner turmoil and despair. Detailed shading and soft lighting enhance the emotional depth of the image.

“The Hallow Throne” – Part 2

Ethan’s office was quiet, save for the steady hum of the city outside the windows. His desk was littered with files—reports, contracts, projections. Numbers stared back at him, mocking his supposed expertise. He leaned back in his chair, rubbing his temples. The weight on his shoulders seemed to press harder […]Read more »

A sketch-style image of a man sitting in a dimly lit office, hunched over a desk scattered with papers and a whiskey glass. He appears tired, with dark circles under his eyes, staring blankly into the distance. In the background, a large window reveals a city skyline at dusk, adding to the sense of isolation and melancholy. The scene conveys a tense and somber mood, reflecting the man’s inner turmoil and despair. Detailed shading and soft lighting enhance the emotional depth of the image.

“The Hallow Throne” – Part 1

When Ethan Coleman got the call, he was standing in his kitchen, half-watching the evening news while his youngest daughter, Emily, sat cross-legged at the counter with a coloring book. The sound of the phone vibrating against the marble pulled him from the numbing drone of current events. “Mr. Coleman?” […]Read more »

“The Downward Spiral” | Lessons & Discussion Questions

Explainer: The Slow Descent into Defilement in Mark’s Story Mark Thompson’s story illustrates a powerful and sobering journey into spiritual defilement, where small compromises lead to major consequences over time. In this explainer, I’ll break down how his choices, thoughts, and behaviors align with the concepts of defilement discussed earlier, […]Read more »

A detailed sketch of a welder in a factory, wearing protective gear and holding a welding torch. The welder has a tired, worn expression, suggesting exhaustion from long hours of work. He is surrounded by metal beams, industrial machinery, and faint sparks from welding work in the background. The sketch uses sharp lines and shading to emphasize the gritty, hard-working atmosphere of the factory environment.

“The Downward Spiral”

Mark Thompson was an ordinary man in an ordinary town. He worked at the old steel mill on the edge of town—a place where the air always smelled like burnt metal and grease, and the sounds of grinding machines seemed to echo in his bones. It was monotonous, sure, but […]Read more »