Reaper's Haven Prologue

An introduction to The City of Death

"A place where the reaper lives." are the words displayed proudly on the sign. You walk throughout the streets and see the grey walls of buildings, near and far. You spot a figure dawned in a black cloak. You walk after him. The streets are deathly quiet, a looming sense of dread hovers over you. The figure stops and turns to look at you. Their face is... a skull!? You reel back nearly falling over. "What? You didn't think they were literal?" he said. You're paralyzed by the shock and fear. "Take your time." he shrugged. You muster up your courage to ask, "What is this place?" "This is Reaper's Haven, a city where murder is legal. Be warey of alleyways.", he said. "Then, are you, him?" "Yep, Grimm Reaper, Death, Mizum. Call me whatever you want. I'd shake your hand but you seem like the type to be unsettled by a boney cold touch". You clear your throat and open your mouth. "I know who you are.", he cuts you off. "You're a student who wants to enroll in the academy. I'll show you the way. C'mon.", he said walking the other way, signaling me to follow him. I hesitantly walk after him. It felt like a raging storm was brewing just overhead. We arrived at the school after a few more minutes of tense atmosphere. The school had a foreboding feeling to it. "This gives me a bad feeling...", I muttered. Death laughed "Trust me, you couldn't be more right if you tried." 


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