the sound of a passing train could be heard in the underground streets of New York as I continued to walk darken paths of long forgotten tunnels. Water dripped continual as to measure out the space in time of the blackness of this abyss. Only a flashlight keeping the darkness at bay. How long had it been since i entered these wretched tunnels, i did not know for time stood still or did not exist here. My watch for some reason had stopped working some time ago as i ventured forth to my goal. After many of turns and long miles I saw it. A distant light, ever faint but a light none the less. My steps more determined began to quicken as i notice the area had gotten quite cold. The very breath as I exhaled could be seen, as if I stepped into a deep refrigerator. My clothes were almost useless as i had not foreseen such an occurrence here. As the light got brighter my steps seem a bit sluggish as almost as if they were made of lead. Darken thoughts invaded my mind as part of me screamed to turn back, but with sheer determination i made it to the light source looking upon an altar decorated with skulls and candles. Upon it a woman or what looked like a woman clad only in shadows and what light reflected off her skin. She was beautiful to behold yet dreadful as well. The woman took no notice of me as she lay on the altar eyes closed in slumber but not? I thought to say something but was taken back when she said "welcome" Her voice sultry and alluring but with a menace underneath it all . " do come in Vanhelsing my love." " you have had such a long journey to find me " she continued. "but your diligence has paid off" as she raised up on elbows finally open her eyes to look at me. Peering into them one could see the timeless of them, like black holes into an abyss. As she smiled i knew that my very soul was in jeopardy for here i was before the harlot of demon ... i was before Lilith the damned.