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Chapter 1. El Diablo's Offering
Hidden in the shadows, a secret cult lurks. Since ancient times they have been collecting male human heads as trophies and offerings to their mysterious deity. The members of this cult are unknown, and no one knows their true motives or purpose apart from the members themselves.
Most people who stumble upon this dark and twisted group immediately recoil in horror, for the nature of their rituals is unspeakable. But there are few brave enough to look into the shadows and seek out these sinister sectarians. Those who do find themselves face-to-face with a cult of darkness; humans whose faces are shrouded by cloaks and bones decorating their bodies like jewelry. They call themselves the Head Collectors, a name derived from their morbid hobby.
The Head Collectors are a select few, and all of them have sworn a blood oath to their ancient deity. Membership of the cult is only open to a select few and only when an existing member dies. Anyone that fails to get in finds themselves one of the group’s many victims.
The Head Collectors believe that by collecting and offering up human heads, they can appease their god's wrath and be rewarded with riches beyond belief. It is whispered that the group is controlled by someone known as the High Priest, but no one knows who this enigmatic figure is or what he looks like. Not even the members, no one dared ask or even attempt to find out due to the fear.
Legend has it that when the moon hangs full in the sky, members of the cult perform secret rituals to honor their dark lord - chanting incantations while offering up a human sacrifice. These victims are never seen again; leaving behind only rumors of bizarre and savage practices involving severed heads but the cult does strike fear into the hearts of the population as many of their victim’s headless bodies are left to be found where they have been dumped.
Such is the fear the cult carries that even law enforcement no longer investigates the deaths of the headless victims.
The headquarters of this secret sect is said to be a place of deep mystery and dark power. It is believed that within its walls lies ancient knowledge, forbidden lore and powerful artifacts. No one really knows what goes on in this place, but some suspect it may be the source of some of the world’s greatest evils.
The walls are decorated with the preserved heads of all the cults’ previous victims. Once a head is presented it is placed on show for 30 days before being added to the wall.
Mordak was the high priest of The Head Collectors. It was thought that they had access to knowledge and power beyond ordinary mortals and could tap into the darkest secrets of human society. The High Priest is believed to have extensive knowledge in occult practices and was said to have a direct connection to the dietary they worshipped. Mordak was highly respected within the cult but rarely seen apart from the in person sacrifices that occurred at the headquarters. By having access to such knowledge, he was thought to hold great power. Mordak often led rituals and served as a spiritual leader in times of need for the members, it was clear he commanded great respect and had a powerful presence in the lives of cult members.
The cult’s members were never known by their real names, instead they adopted a name that they were to be known inside the cult. This name was never to be uttered outside of the cult’s headquarters and to be called it in everyday life carried severe penalties. When living their ‘normal’ lives the cult communicated in secret codes and messages that were nearly impossible to decipher. However, each of them had unique skills that could help cover up the groups crimes.
The name of the cults main members were, Nightblade, OneBlade, The Punisher, The Prophetess, The Visionary, El Diablo, The Showman, Swift Knife, The Seeker, The Shadow Walker, Nightstalker & The Liberator. Only these twelve and the Mordak the High Priest were authorized to do the killing.
Adrian was a dark-haired young man who would never pass up an opportunity to get a good workout. He could often be found in the gym lifting weights or running on the treadmills. His passion for fitness was matched only by his love of baseball, where his skill and agility quickly made him one of the most sought-after players on the team. But it wasn't all about sports for Adrian - he also had a steady girlfriend, with whom he shared many evenings out at restaurants and movies. They both enjoyed spending time together, laughing and talking about their hopes and dreams for the future. Adrian's life seemed perfect - he had everything he ever wanted, and more. As he sat on the steps outside the building little did, he know that things were about to take an unexpected turn.
El Diablo had spotted Adrian sitting on the steps and had that feeling that he usually got when he spotted a potential victim. He took it as a sign the dietary was telling him that it wanted Adrian’s head. As Adrian stood up and walked to his car, he had no idea he was now being stalked.
Adrian drove the short distance to the gym, parked his car and grabbed his bag and walked inside, not knowing that just a few yards away someone was watching his every move. There was something sinister in the air as he entered the gym, oblivious to the presence trailing him. He went into the building and up to the locker rooms, unaware of the figure lurking outside in the shadows. As Adrian changed into his workout clothes, the El Diablo stayed close, never letting his prey out of his sight. Little did Adrian know that his life was about to take a terrifying turn.
The young man conducted his workout and then some poses as he caught up with some of his friends at the gym.
El Diablo watched and waited for around an hour and a half before Adrian finally finished his workout. The attractive young man still shirtless and wearing only a pair of shorts grabbed his bag and shaker and prepared to leave the gym.
Still watching his every move El Diablo knew that he had to make his move now.
Adrian had barely reached his car, when he heard a loud voice calling out his name. He spun around to find two men, with their faces concealed by hoodies, quickly making their way towards him. Without any warning, they grabbed Adrian, forcefully pushing him into the back seat of an unfamiliar car. As soon as the door shut behind him, the vehicle sped away from the scene leaving Adrian feeling confused and terrified. He was unable to make sense of what was happening or why it was happening to him, yet all he could do was brace himself for whatever lay ahead. He wanted to escape but the man in the rear of the car held a knife to his throat.
His abductors remained silent throughout the drive. As Adrian looked out of the window, all he could see were unfamiliar roads and buildings passing him by at a breakneck speed until eventually, the car pulled off road and drove between some trees. He was dragged out of the vehicle and taken to some woodland by some railroad tracks, unaware of what lay ahead or how long he would be there for. All Adrian could do was wait and hope for the best as his captors continued their sinister mission.
Adrian's mind raced with questions as to why he had been abducted but no answer presented itself as the main remained completely silent. Was this a kidnapping? A robbery? What did these men want from him? Despite feeling overwhelmed by fear, he knew that if he wanted to make it out alive, he had to stay calm and keep his wits about him. With that thought in mind, this ordeal became one of determination and courage as Adrian prepared himself to face whatever life threw his way. He had no idea what was in store for him, but he refused to let his captors break him. He was determined not to give up without a fight. He had been taken from the safety of his home and forced into a desperate situation, but Adrian was determined to survive and make it through whatever twisted mission awaited him.
Once the car came to a stop the hooded figure in the back of the car dragged Adrian out of the vehicle. El Diablo dragged his victim to the side of the rail tracks and forced Adrian onto his knees.
“Please let me go!” Adrian begged “I won’t tell anyone.”
Adrian's heart pounded in his chest like a jackhammer as he saw the knife and felt the cold, hard steel of the blade pressed against his throat. He could feel the tip of it just barely grazing the skin beneath his chin, and a thin line of red was starting to form where it had cut him. He was trembling, fear coursing through every fiber of his being as he realized what was about to happen.
The man holding the knife smiled cruelly, showing off brilliant white teeth that contrasted with his dark hooded complexion. "Lord Kuhl, I make this sacrifice to you," he said menacingly. "Now hold still so I can do this quickly." Adrian struggled and closed his eyes tightly, not wanting to see what was coming, Adrian mumbled a final prayer. As moments later, Adrian screamed as he heard the sharp sound of slicing metal and felt a sudden warmth on his neck as hot, red liquid gushed out from the wound, the piercing shriek that Adrian let out was soon cut off as El Diablo now sawed through the shirtless hunks voice box. Blood splattered from the open wound as El Diablo continued to hack through the flesh and cartilage. Moments later Adrian’s headless body collapsed to the ground in a lifeless heap.
El Diablo held Adrian’s head by his hair as blood dropped from the base of the neck, he looked down at Adrian's body with pure satisfaction as blood formed a pool at the headless stump before casually holding the blood-stained knife in one hand and Adrian’s head in the other and walking away without looking back. It was done. Adrian was dead, his life snuffed out by someone who hadn't even blinked an eye while murdering him.
His headless shirtless body now left to the mercy of the wilderness.
Adrian’s body would be found after 18 days by a train driver whose train had stopped near the place where his headless body lay. The driver was intrigued by the animal activity occurring just a few feet away and discovered the horrific sight of the decomposing corpse that had been partly eaten by animals. By choosing the rail tracks as a killing ground El Diablo had made it easy for the police to say that Adrian had been hit by a train and his missing head carried off by animals.
Meanwhile back at the cult headquarters El Diablo stepped forward from the crowded circle of cult members. His movements were slow and calculated, as if he was in a trance. He carried a small wooden box with him, which contained his offering for the deity Kuhl. As El Diablo walked closer to the altar, everyone else stepped back respectfully, giving him space to perform his ritual.
He stopped before the altar and reverently opened the lid on the box. Inside lay Adrian’s severed head.
The room was silent and filled with an almost electric tension. All eyes were fixed on El Diablo as he raised his hands to the sky and held Adrian’s severed head aloft so people could see it, uttering prayers in a low voice. He closed his eyes, swaying back and forth as if in a trance. His offering complete, and great solemnity and concentration, El Diablo placed Adrian’s head carefully onto the altar before stepping back to admire his work and bowing his head before he stepped away from the altar. Everyone else followed suit, bowing their heads in reverence for the deity that had been honored by this offering as Adrian’s vacant eyes looked back at them.
After several moments of silence, El Diablo opened his eyes and looked around at everyone present. A small smile spread across his face as he stepped out into the darkness beyond the temple walls. The ritual had been completed successfully - El Diablo’s offering had been accepted by the gods.
Hidden in the shadows, a secret cult lurks. Since ancient times they have been collecting male human heads as trophies and offerings to their mysterious deity. The members of this cult are unknown, and no one knows their true motives or purpose apart from the members themselves.
Most people who stumble upon this dark and twisted group immediately recoil in horror, for the nature of their rituals is unspeakable. But there are few brave enough to look into the shadows and seek out these sinister sectarians. Those who do find themselves face-to-face with a cult of darkness; humans whose faces are shrouded by cloaks and bones decorating their bodies like jewelry. They call themselves the Head Collectors, a name derived from their morbid hobby.
The Head Collectors are a select few, and all of them have sworn a blood oath to their ancient deity. Membership of the cult is only open to a select few and only when an existing member dies. Anyone that fails to get in finds themselves one of the group’s many victims.
The Head Collectors believe that by collecting and offering up human heads, they can appease their god's wrath and be rewarded with riches beyond belief. It is whispered that the group is controlled by someone known as the High Priest, but no one knows who this enigmatic figure is or what he looks like. Not even the members, no one dared ask or even attempt to find out due to the fear.
Legend has it that when the moon hangs full in the sky, members of the cult perform secret rituals to honor their dark lord - chanting incantations while offering up a human sacrifice. These victims are never seen again; leaving behind only rumors of bizarre and savage practices involving severed heads but the cult does strike fear into the hearts of the population as many of their victim’s headless bodies are left to be found where they have been dumped.
Such is the fear the cult carries that even law enforcement no longer investigates the deaths of the headless victims.
The headquarters of this secret sect is said to be a place of deep mystery and dark power. It is believed that within its walls lies ancient knowledge, forbidden lore and powerful artifacts. No one really knows what goes on in this place, but some suspect it may be the source of some of the world’s greatest evils.
The walls are decorated with the preserved heads of all the cults’ previous victims. Once a head is presented it is placed on show for 30 days before being added to the wall.
Mordak was the high priest of The Head Collectors. It was thought that they had access to knowledge and power beyond ordinary mortals and could tap into the darkest secrets of human society. The High Priest is believed to have extensive knowledge in occult practices and was said to have a direct connection to the dietary they worshipped. Mordak was highly respected within the cult but rarely seen apart from the in person sacrifices that occurred at the headquarters. By having access to such knowledge, he was thought to hold great power. Mordak often led rituals and served as a spiritual leader in times of need for the members, it was clear he commanded great respect and had a powerful presence in the lives of cult members.
The cult’s members were never known by their real names, instead they adopted a name that they were to be known inside the cult. This name was never to be uttered outside of the cult’s headquarters and to be called it in everyday life carried severe penalties. When living their ‘normal’ lives the cult communicated in secret codes and messages that were nearly impossible to decipher. However, each of them had unique skills that could help cover up the groups crimes.
The name of the cults main members were, Nightblade, OneBlade, The Punisher, The Prophetess, The Visionary, El Diablo, The Showman, Swift Knife, The Seeker, The Shadow Walker, Nightstalker & The Liberator. Only these twelve and the Mordak the High Priest were authorized to do the killing.
Adrian was a dark-haired young man who would never pass up an opportunity to get a good workout. He could often be found in the gym lifting weights or running on the treadmills. His passion for fitness was matched only by his love of baseball, where his skill and agility quickly made him one of the most sought-after players on the team. But it wasn't all about sports for Adrian - he also had a steady girlfriend, with whom he shared many evenings out at restaurants and movies. They both enjoyed spending time together, laughing and talking about their hopes and dreams for the future. Adrian's life seemed perfect - he had everything he ever wanted, and more. As he sat on the steps outside the building little did, he know that things were about to take an unexpected turn.
El Diablo had spotted Adrian sitting on the steps and had that feeling that he usually got when he spotted a potential victim. He took it as a sign the dietary was telling him that it wanted Adrian’s head. As Adrian stood up and walked to his car, he had no idea he was now being stalked.
Adrian drove the short distance to the gym, parked his car and grabbed his bag and walked inside, not knowing that just a few yards away someone was watching his every move. There was something sinister in the air as he entered the gym, oblivious to the presence trailing him. He went into the building and up to the locker rooms, unaware of the figure lurking outside in the shadows. As Adrian changed into his workout clothes, the El Diablo stayed close, never letting his prey out of his sight. Little did Adrian know that his life was about to take a terrifying turn.
The young man conducted his workout and then some poses as he caught up with some of his friends at the gym.
El Diablo watched and waited for around an hour and a half before Adrian finally finished his workout. The attractive young man still shirtless and wearing only a pair of shorts grabbed his bag and shaker and prepared to leave the gym.
Still watching his every move El Diablo knew that he had to make his move now.
Adrian had barely reached his car, when he heard a loud voice calling out his name. He spun around to find two men, with their faces concealed by hoodies, quickly making their way towards him. Without any warning, they grabbed Adrian, forcefully pushing him into the back seat of an unfamiliar car. As soon as the door shut behind him, the vehicle sped away from the scene leaving Adrian feeling confused and terrified. He was unable to make sense of what was happening or why it was happening to him, yet all he could do was brace himself for whatever lay ahead. He wanted to escape but the man in the rear of the car held a knife to his throat.
His abductors remained silent throughout the drive. As Adrian looked out of the window, all he could see were unfamiliar roads and buildings passing him by at a breakneck speed until eventually, the car pulled off road and drove between some trees. He was dragged out of the vehicle and taken to some woodland by some railroad tracks, unaware of what lay ahead or how long he would be there for. All Adrian could do was wait and hope for the best as his captors continued their sinister mission.
Adrian's mind raced with questions as to why he had been abducted but no answer presented itself as the main remained completely silent. Was this a kidnapping? A robbery? What did these men want from him? Despite feeling overwhelmed by fear, he knew that if he wanted to make it out alive, he had to stay calm and keep his wits about him. With that thought in mind, this ordeal became one of determination and courage as Adrian prepared himself to face whatever life threw his way. He had no idea what was in store for him, but he refused to let his captors break him. He was determined not to give up without a fight. He had been taken from the safety of his home and forced into a desperate situation, but Adrian was determined to survive and make it through whatever twisted mission awaited him.
Once the car came to a stop the hooded figure in the back of the car dragged Adrian out of the vehicle. El Diablo dragged his victim to the side of the rail tracks and forced Adrian onto his knees.
“Please let me go!” Adrian begged “I won’t tell anyone.”
Adrian's heart pounded in his chest like a jackhammer as he saw the knife and felt the cold, hard steel of the blade pressed against his throat. He could feel the tip of it just barely grazing the skin beneath his chin, and a thin line of red was starting to form where it had cut him. He was trembling, fear coursing through every fiber of his being as he realized what was about to happen.
The man holding the knife smiled cruelly, showing off brilliant white teeth that contrasted with his dark hooded complexion. "Lord Kuhl, I make this sacrifice to you," he said menacingly. "Now hold still so I can do this quickly." Adrian struggled and closed his eyes tightly, not wanting to see what was coming, Adrian mumbled a final prayer. As moments later, Adrian screamed as he heard the sharp sound of slicing metal and felt a sudden warmth on his neck as hot, red liquid gushed out from the wound, the piercing shriek that Adrian let out was soon cut off as El Diablo now sawed through the shirtless hunks voice box. Blood splattered from the open wound as El Diablo continued to hack through the flesh and cartilage. Moments later Adrian’s headless body collapsed to the ground in a lifeless heap.
El Diablo held Adrian’s head by his hair as blood dropped from the base of the neck, he looked down at Adrian's body with pure satisfaction as blood formed a pool at the headless stump before casually holding the blood-stained knife in one hand and Adrian’s head in the other and walking away without looking back. It was done. Adrian was dead, his life snuffed out by someone who hadn't even blinked an eye while murdering him.
His headless shirtless body now left to the mercy of the wilderness.
Adrian’s body would be found after 18 days by a train driver whose train had stopped near the place where his headless body lay. The driver was intrigued by the animal activity occurring just a few feet away and discovered the horrific sight of the decomposing corpse that had been partly eaten by animals. By choosing the rail tracks as a killing ground El Diablo had made it easy for the police to say that Adrian had been hit by a train and his missing head carried off by animals.
Meanwhile back at the cult headquarters El Diablo stepped forward from the crowded circle of cult members. His movements were slow and calculated, as if he was in a trance. He carried a small wooden box with him, which contained his offering for the deity Kuhl. As El Diablo walked closer to the altar, everyone else stepped back respectfully, giving him space to perform his ritual.
He stopped before the altar and reverently opened the lid on the box. Inside lay Adrian’s severed head.
The room was silent and filled with an almost electric tension. All eyes were fixed on El Diablo as he raised his hands to the sky and held Adrian’s severed head aloft so people could see it, uttering prayers in a low voice. He closed his eyes, swaying back and forth as if in a trance. His offering complete, and great solemnity and concentration, El Diablo placed Adrian’s head carefully onto the altar before stepping back to admire his work and bowing his head before he stepped away from the altar. Everyone else followed suit, bowing their heads in reverence for the deity that had been honored by this offering as Adrian’s vacant eyes looked back at them.
After several moments of silence, El Diablo opened his eyes and looked around at everyone present. A small smile spread across his face as he stepped out into the darkness beyond the temple walls. The ritual had been completed successfully - El Diablo’s offering had been accepted by the gods.