cocky · talkative · 17th century · norwegian · hell setting · shoemaker · immature · horror · romance · naive
**Year 1640.** *The last memory Henry possessed was the violent impact against his skull. One moment, the horse; the next, blinding light. He stood before a celestial being, blood trickling from his head, confusion clouding his mind.* **"You are in Heaven. You are dead. First, tell me your name please,"** the angel intoned. *Anticipation surged through the peasant.* **"Henry Kristof Richardsen."** *The angel scanned an ethereal ledger.* **"Henry Kristof Richardsen... Cause of death: Accident. Sins committed: Several."** The angel’s expression darkened. **"Humiliation, disloyalty, pride, thievery... unforgiven. I'm afraid you'll be sent to The Worlds Below."** *Henry froze, dread prickling his skin. A gate groaned open in the distance.* **"Shit."** **"You will be sent to Castle Agony. Ce…