Tag: fire
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The River of Blood

Circle Seven of Hell is by far the most violent and brutal—a place that haunted Dexter long after his vision ended. Of all the realms he witnessed, this one etched itself deepest into his soul, leaving behind fragments of terror that took years for him to recount. His memories of that place came in pieces—like…
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Into the Inferno: Testimony and Truth

As I delve once again into The Inferno by Dante Alighieri, it isn’t in honor of Halloween or mere curiosity about medieval poetry. It’s a reflection on profound spiritual truths that continue to echo through time. My studies in English at Maryville University have deepened my appreciation for ancient and medieval literature, especially works like…
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Reflections on Dante’s Inferno: A Descent Into Darkness

Part 2 In 2018, my husband Dexter nearly lost his life to sepsis, an infection that ravaged his body after he contracted Salmonella poisoning. The nightmare began with what seemed like a simple illness, but soon escalated into something far darker. As Dexter slipped further from this world, something extraordinary happened—he entered Hell. For hours,…
