You think those stories about successful people selling their soul in exchange for material possessions and clout are even somewhat credible?

@SethGreene531 are you speaking from experience? I've heard similar stories. Sounds pretty dreadful but also, man, being poor sucks.

If it's possible I can understand why people resort to that.

@Andromedanian The experience of close associates.
I've seen his cunning traps laid in peoples lives, they are the jaws of death, gilded in gold.
Sating desires for things like wealth, influence, sex, or status.

I understand desperation, but there are other ways than a Ouija board or seance, to get ahead. You're young yet, opportunities will come your way.
Being poor does suck, but what you're talking about is an extreme solution, with eternal consequence.

Don't forget, he'll drop in for chats to see his favorite protege; along with other not so pleasant visitors.
You may have houseguests unannounced for a week or six---or that never leave your side.

His end game is not to prosper you--it's to lure you to your death by temptation, and the hollow promise of glory and splendor. He wants to destroy you.

His hate for mankind is unsurpassed.

@Andromedanian I can't answer that either

@scrood I appreciate the feedback provided, mysterious internet oracle of limited but useful wisdom

@Andromedanian It's an interesting question