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Previous Challenge Entry (Level 3 - Advanced)
Topic: Illustrate the meaning of "It's No Use Crying over Spilt Milk" (without using the actual phrase or literal exampl (02/07/08)
We’ve all taken that journey into sin. We may take different roads to get there, but unless we deviate from the path taken, we all end up in the same place, at the feet of Disaster. This particular journey begins as so many do, with an unwary soul.

He sits at a small table at Starbucks sipping a cup of coffee. Because his guard is down, she walks right in through his eye gate and Lust slithers into his heart. It takes but a moment to make that fatal decision and then the deed is done. Consent allows pleasure to run free throughout the entire body and desire is enflamed. It becomes a beast that cannot be contained. It must find its way out and runs its course till it brings destruction. No one told him it would be a haunting experience, like ghosts that never die.

He finds himself leading a double life. One life lived for all to see and one lived in the nether world, where lies prevail and truth cannot be found. The biggest lie is to himself, thinking no one else will know. Sin hides from the sinner only. It seeps out from its hidden world and pours forth from the eyes, mouth, posture and every other area of communication of its host.

Destruction lurks about, waiting for the right moment to do its greatest work. The more souls involved in its web, the stronger it becomes. It weaves its way into the dark corners of the sinner’s mind, lulling him into a stupor where shame and embarrassment are forgotten and integrity and one’s good name disappear like the morning mist.

Gossip steps into the picture, and with great glee, goes to work. The phones and internets are kept busy. With tongues loosened, the work place becomes a breeding ground to do its damage. Gossip’s greatest success comes if it can move into the church where a prayer request is made for the situation and as the request is passed on, it crosses over the line to Gossip.

Lies tumble out of the mouth and are caught in the hands of Confusion, who tosses them about in disarray causing the sinner to scramble about trying to make a semblance of order to what was said, desperately trying to sort truth from lies. The sinner need not have bothered, for truth spoken from the mouth of a liar is spurned by all. Truth, the solid rock, is crumbling beneath his feet, leaving the sinner with no stabilizing factor to stand on. Chaos reigns. That demon spirit of Lying has won a great victory.

Destruction has gorged itself to the point of exploding, ready to spew forth death upon the beaten and bloody sinner. In their rush to devour their prey, the attacking demons whip themselves into a frenzy, deciding they would do away with subtlety. This was all out war and they were going in for the kill. However, without subtlety, their cover is gone and they are exposed for who they are, for it was their subtle approach that kept the sinner lulled into a state of un-awareness. Suddenly, the sinner comes to himself and realizes he is being brutally attacked by all the demons of hell. He flees for his life with the demons in hot pursuit. Realizing he is loosing the battle, the sinner falls to his knees and his cries can be heard throughout the halls of heaven, “Jesus, forgive me, I am so sorry. Help me!”

With that, a great implosion takes place as Destruction collapses in upon it self, bringing down with it, Lust, Gossip, Lying, Confusion, Chaos and all the other tormenting demons assigned to this sinner.

Screaming and cursing, the demons slink back to the bowels of hell. Their leader filled with rage shrieks “Fools, you lost your victim. Don’t just sit there sulking, go find another unwary soul.” All the demons of hell fly from their fiery abode, beady eyes watching for anyone whose guard may be down, waiting for that right moment to enter through their gates.
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Sara Harricharan
02/14/08
This is certainly descriptive! It is brimming with visual examples and imagery, the ending was such a relief. I'm glad that 'they' didn't win that day. Great job with this, your title certainly hints at what is to come and you followed through wonderfully. ^_^
Christine Dunn
02/14/08
Very well presented. I loved the way you demonstrated sin's gradual hold upon its victim, especially how lust overtook the man so subtly at the beginning. Thanks for sharing.
Joanne Sher 
02/15/08
A very visual piece, and powerfully descriptive. Keep writing!
Seema Bagai 
02/16/08
An interesting take on the topic. Creative and well-written.
Just my opinion, but I don't think you need the first paragraph.
c clemons
02/21/08
Interesting journey you took us on. I'm not quite sure how it relates to topic. I wouldn't think a sinner who was set free, would think to cry over spilt milk. But that's just me. Good job.