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differed from what he had always thought. 
    Growing up, Gabe believed Hell was a place where evil souls went.  If it were even real at all.  He had assumed demons were what people who went to hell transformed into.  This book explained a different reality.
    Gabe devoured the book.  He absorbed facts such as, demons were not lost souls.  He learned that demons were merely fallen angels that had followed Satan in the great war of Heaven.  The book laid the story out in epic fashion.  Gabe was intoxicated from its images. 
    As he read on, Gabe learned of how angered God had become over the treachery of Lucifer. He had shown him the most favor.  He had cast Lucifer, the angel who had betrayed him, out of heaven, never to return.
    Lucifer, completely enraged by the manner in which he was punished, directed his hatred at mankind.  He blamed them for his choice to go against God in the first place.  Lucifer hated how God lavished men with the gifts of the earth.  He was determined to destroy mankind.  Lucifer was convinced that if he could make mankind suffer like he had, it would bring God to his knees.
    God, being omnipotent, was fully aware of Lucifer’s plans.  Lucifer considered God arrogant.  He believed a war with mankind would show God the error of his ways.  The odd thing was, both Lucifer and God loved one another but Lucifer was so blinded by his rage, all he could think about was revenge. Lucifer was confident he would eventually bring Heaven crumbling down.  
    Gabe read on, impressed by the information gathered in the book.  The pages were filled with the rankings of Satan’s armies, and descriptions of the creatures of Hell that had been discovered throughout the years like trolls and goblins. Monster after monster of folklore were explained in this one book.  
    As Gabe feverishly studied the content, part of him was astonished that his logical mind was accepting of the information.  He thought about all the fairytales his mother had told him as a small child and wondered if the creatures in those books had been in fact based, on demons.
    He read about all the minions of Satan as well as his top leaders, the princes of hell.  Their loyalty for Lucifer had twisted their hearts over the years and filled them with a dark and putrid hate.  As he read about the princes, each one seemed more terrifying than the last.  Gabe caught himself actually shivering.  They preyed on weakness of men, seeking to bring them misery and pain.
    Gabe stood and walked over to the fire, placing another log onto the dulling embers.  He watched as the flames slowly engulfed the log and placed another one on top, careful not to smother the fire.  
    Gabe glanced at the small but ornate clock just above his head on the mantel and realized he had missed dinner.  After his sizable breakfast feast that morning, Gabe wasn’t surprised that he was just now feeling the pains of hunger in his stomach.  He was surprised that Uri and Michael had allowed him to completely miss the meal. 
    Gabe began to wonder exactly what important business had drawn Michael away that morning.
    Gabe decided to make his way to Michael’s office.  He thought he should at least be respectful and let him know he hadn’t meant to be rude by missing dinner, but had gotten wrapped up in the book Michael had left for him.  
    Gabe placed the book back on the table, not yet ready to part with it.  He stepped into the hall, hesitating for a moment.  He stood trying to decide if he should first go and grab a snack or go straight to see Michael.  Gabe finally decided it would be best to visit Michael first, before the hour grew too late.
    At Michael’s door, Gabe saw a sliver of light peeking out and heard muffled voices from inside.  He froze where he stood, unsure what to do.  At last, curiosity overwhelmed him.  
    Gabe tiptoed to the doors and peered inside.  Much to his dismay, he saw the floor littered with bloody rags.  His eyes scanned