Literature
The Healer and the Hero: Prologue
There was once a female mortician, who did her work and trade well. It was a job that while saddening for families, was a necessary one for communities. She's work on wrapping and cleaning bodies of the deceased, do funeral rites, plan with the families, and such. Still, the mortician was lonely, and wanted a child. At the very least, to keep her company and have a legacy. To have someone to love...that would love her back and understand her. She prayed for 13 days and 13 nights. On the last night, the shade of Death himself appeared. "I will grant you your wish of having a child," Death said. "Because you have treated the dead with respect and care when they go. I sadly cannot find a man willing to bed you out of disgust for your profession..so asking permission, I'd be willing to father the child." The mortician agreed, and within 9 months time, a child was born. A sweet little girl who resembled her mother greatly. The mortician adored her and showed her the work done. The
