to the basement. That way, Calum will be ready for the latest attempt of trying the elixir of immortality. Alistair prepares his son for the sacrifice, then makes his way back to the sanctuary before Father William Michaels concludes the weekly Sunday Services.As they have done for previous meetings, the Children of the Circle wait for the other members of the congregation to leave before waiting for Father to arrive in his hooded attire.
The Children of the Circle make their way down to the basement and Father Michaels shortly arrives and unveils Calum is their newest sacrifice for the elixir of immortality. In previous attempts, the member of the congregation was not someone close to The Children of the Circle. This time however, Calum, a preteen boy is their newest sacrifice and members of The Children of the Circle want to protest to this decision. Before anyone can say anything, Father begins speaking.
“My children, I know many of you are uncomfortable with this decision. I want to make it known now that Calum made this decision and Alistair contacted me personally regarding this decision.” Father Michaels then looks at Calum and asks, “Son Calum, id you agree to be the latest to try the elixir of immortality?”
“Yes, Father,” Calum says, “The decision was mine and mine alone.”
He then looks over at Alistair Wingreen and asks him, “Son Alistair, my right-hand, did you agree to Calum’s decision, knowing the consequences?”
“Yes Father,” Alistair responds, “I stopped by your home and asked your wife to contact me and I told you of the decision Calum made.”
While no one said anything, there were loud, audible sighs coming from the concerned members of The Children of the Circle. Father Michaels then grabs the chalice containing the latest attempt of the elixir of immortality and tilts the chalice towards Calum’s mouth. He begins to drink the elixir and quickly passes out and his lips turn blue. The members of The Circle begin to express sadness before they hear something from behind.
“Did it work?” a prepubescent voice says.
Everyone turns around and sees a ghost Calum standing outside of the circle where The Children of the Circle have their meetings. Everyone suddenly light up with excitement as they now have proof that the elixir of immortality has now been perfected. Before a chaos of happiness interrupts the usual meeting, Father Michaels interrupts them.
“Before we begin our excitement, I must inform everyone we will be making ourselves public and very soon,” He then looks at Alistair, “Son Alistair. You must inform people of your son drinking the elixir of immortality. We go public and obtain more children first! I will announce a date of elixir intake at the next meeting. Let him be with you as you travel the road to immortality.”
Everyone leaves except for the Wingreen family. Alistair and Isabella are trying to figure a way to ask Father what they need to ask him.
“I see you have something on your mind my children.” He says.
“Father,” Alistair says, “I’m not sure how to ask this but...”
Before Alistair can ask his question, he’s interrupted by his daughter Anna, “They want to know what the plan is with Calum’s physical body between now and the reveal.”
Alistair and Isabella look like they are about to discipline their daughter before Father Michaels prevents them from doing so.
“We can bury his physical body in the church cemetery until the reveal. We recently sold a few plots and one dug up spot will not be noticed, especially at a church.” Father then points his attention towards Calum, “Son Calum, may I have your consent with burying your physical body in the church cemetery?”
“Do whatever you want, I’m now one with the immortals and that body was holding me back!” Calum says as he is proud to be a ghost.
“It shall be done. Now, let him be with you all as you travel the road to immortality.” The Wingreen family then exit the basement as Father Michaels then goes to his personal room to thank the demonic entity in the painting on his wall.
“You are leading ME; you are leading MY CHILDREN to immortality! I will make the Children of the Circle public very soon!” Father then changes from his hooded attire to some clothes he kept at the church before going home. While not ready to give the news, he is excited to tell his wife everything.
“Cass!” William says as he enters the home, “I’m home!”
Cassie runs from the kitchen to the front door,