Once upon a time, so very long ago, the gods created the heavens and the earth.

They made the heavens out of æther, the substance they themselves ( Read more... )

And so it came to be, once upon a time and so very long ago, that Death would rule on the kingdom of man.

Death was a fair and just ruler, for the most part. He did not ask for too much in taxes, he did not persecute for religion, and he stayed out of education. He tolerated people of all races, all political inclinations, and all ethical ( Read more... )