The Darkness of Truth: A Family's Descent into Chaos and Betrayal Unfolds

The Judgment of Sgt. J Chapter 11 The Darkness of Truth

I watched Sherri run crying down the hallway. I knew she was running to seek comfort from her mom and Cathy. Those three drew strength from each other when they are united. However, for the past few years they have been against each other. Each of them had found a spot in my heart however; my heart was heavy with doubt about each of them.

I did not know why they had turned suddenly against each other especially Kay and Cathy. All I did know was I was not going to stand for it. My family means the world to me for without them I am but alone in this world and in the darkness. I had one family taken from me and this one is on the verge of pulling itself apart.

I blame myself for they have looked to me to guide and lead this family. I thought I was doing a fair job of it until I not only opened my eyes but also my ears to those close to my heart. I not only saw but also heard the in fighting between them all.

I thought maybe with each of them telling me their story of me coming into their lives I could see where I had went wrong. In doing so, I only heard lies told not only to me but to their selves as well. In the past year, I have heard Kay and Cathy arguing over whom I loved the most.

Two women who I have spent most of the last 30 years with sharing a loving and caring relationship with suddenly felt I loved one more than I loved the other. However, that was not the case. For the one I love most tells me I cannot join her, as my mission here on earth is not complete.

My angel tells me three souls once again cry out for help. I do not know if I am strong enough to take on their demons as I scarcely keep my own at bay. Worst yet is the fact I seemed to be losing the hope that once ran strongly through my veins and once filled my heart with each passing lie I heard.

I poked at the fire one last time. Maybe this second book of my life was not such a good ideal after all. For not only have, I heard their lies, their deceit and found betrayal of my trust but their tales has awakened the monster within that has laid dormant within me all these years as well.

I hung the fire poker back up then sat upon the sofa pondering those words I spoke onto Sherri, "Now the valley cried with anger," "Mount your horses draw your sword." "And they killed the mountain people, so they won their just reward." "Now they stood beside the treasure, on the mountain dark and red. Turned the stone and looked beneath it." "Peace on earth" was all it said.

"Go ahead and hate your neighbor, go ahead and cheat a friend, tell lies to the ones you love. Do it in the name of heaven, you can justify it in

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