“Traces of the supernatural reveal themselves more often than intelligent and reasonable men would prefer them to. Chimeras worshipped by our ancestors crawl back into the light from ancient times. The directors of our fate rain ashes down on us from the grey heavens.
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They conceal themselves beneath us, above us, and among us, staying hidden until we muster the courage to meet their malevolent gaze. Having been discovered, they appear in the flesh for a mere moment — and then they expire horribly, wreaking havoc on the world that they rightfully see as their toy.”