Ashes Before the Throne - Chapter 7

The seventh chapter of "Before the First Spark" tells the tragic story of Thomas and Sarah Sterling. On a rainy Friday night in London, they were driving down the M4 in their luxurious Jaguar. Inside the car, the air was thick with tension and silence as Thomas, influenced by three scotches and the demonic presence of Azarothiel in the back seat, began a cruel argument with his wife. As the car sped through the rain, Azarothiel fueled Thomas's growing ego and resentment toward Sarah's "holier than thou" attitude. Thomas's cutting words eventually brought Sarah to tears, which the demon found "delicious." This emotional high for Azarothiel, however, was quickly followed by a physical disaster. Distracted by his cruel victory over Sarah, Thomas failed to see a deep puddle in the road ahead. At 70 miles per hour, the Jaguar hydroplaned and spiraled out of control, eventually colliding with an oncoming lorry. The impact was catastrophic, leaving Sarah dead and Thomas concussed and covered in blood. As Thomas realized the extent of the tragedy, Azarothiel whispered in his ear, "You killed her," cementing Thomas's guilt and forever linking the demon to his grief. Buy Ashes Before the Throne here. Email me with your thoughts at [email protected].