Keys to the Ancient World - by Thompson Emate

https://Voice.club - “There are only three pieces left,” she told her son.
“Where are they?” he asked.

“No one knows exactly where they are. A sage said they’re hidden in a temple. Another said they’re lost to time. But I believe they are kept in the Chamber of Secrets.”

“Chamber of Secrets!”

“Yes, because these scrolls are the keys to the ancient world, where the mysteries of the night are unveiled and where the elixir of youthfulness and vitality can be found.”

“Where can the Chamber of Secrets be found?”

There was a brief silence.

“I don’t know,” she said, shaking her head.

“Then it’s only a myth.”

“I don’t think so. I believe there’s an element of truth in this. There’s something about the night that its mysteries are hidden from us but revealed to seekers of redemption’s light. Though sometimes, it’s not all revealed to those seekers.”

“Hmmm.”

“I know this might be too deep for you to understand. Someday, your mind will be a vast field ready to comprehend it.”

“Hmmm, someday,” he said, nodding.

“Oh, it’s already late. Good night, son.”

“Good night, Mum.”

As he lay on his bed, he thought about everything his mother had said. Closing his eyes, he whispered, “Spirit of the elements of truth, guide me to the Chamber of Secrets my mother talked about.”

He found himself accompanied by two men, one on his left and the other on his right. They wore long robes and entered a chamber with him. He was given the three scrolls. When he opened them, they were empty. He turned to look at the men, who nodded in encouragement. One of them demonstrated how to close the scrolls and then open them again. He closed one of the scrolls and gently opened it once more; the text appeared in a shining light. He looked at the men again, and they nodded. As he read the text, a path appeared before him. He took the second scroll and did the same. As he read, a door appeared. When he took the third scroll, he suddenly woke up.

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Oh! I was really hoping that your story would reveal “the elixir of youthfulness and vitality…” Thompson, I really enjoyed your story which was an exotic mixture of mystery, myth and mirth.

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@ThompsonEmate

Thompson, I loved this story! When you write about spiritual matters and mysteries, your writing speaks deeply to me. You have become one of my favorite writers, as your style has evolved over the years. Thank you.

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I’m glad you enjoyed the story. It’s an honour.

Thank you, Julia, for the kind comments. I’m honoured.

@ThompsonEmate

Hats off to you. This story of yours is exceptional; as another writer said, it is a good combination of mystery and myth. Nice one.

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Thank you Lotchie for stopping by. Thank you for the lovely comment. I’m deeply honoured.

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