Satan and The Comrades
Satan and The Comrades is a novel by Ralph Bennitt that follows the story of a group of young people who are drawn together by their shared love of music and their desire to make a difference in the world. The group, known as The Comrades, is led by the charismatic and mysterious Satan, who has a plan to use their music to spread a message of peace and unity. But as they travel around the world, they find themselves in the middle of a dangerous game of politics and power. The Comrades must face off against powerful forces, both human and supernatural, as they fight for their beliefs and their lives. Along the way, they discover the true power of music and the strength of friendship. Satan and The Comrades is a thrilling adventure that will keep readers on the edge of their seats as they follow the group's journey. It is a story of courage, friendship, and the power of music to bring people together.
By Ralph Bennitt · First published 1956 · Genre: Fantasy, Horror, Mystery · 4 chapters · 9,942 words
First lines
Lucifer wasn't sure that just the right improvements had been made in Hell. So he used a dash of sulfur with Satanic skill.
Nick felt almost good-humoredly buoyant after his year's holiday as a college boy. About a second after leaving Earth he slowed his traveling speed down to the medium velocity of light by shifting from fifth dimension to fourth. Though still a million miles above the wastes of Chaos and twice that distance from the gates of Hell, his X-ray eyes were quick to discern a difference in the road far below him.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Ralph Bennitt
- Date: 1956 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fantasy, Horror, Mystery, Thriller
- Length: 9,942 words
- Structure: 4 chapters, 196 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Fantasy — The title of the book suggests a supernatural element, which is a common element of fantasy literature.
- Horror — The title of the book implies a dark and sinister tone, which is a common element of horror literature.
- Mystery — The title of the book implies a sense of suspense and intrigue, which is a common element of mystery literature.
- Thriller — The title of the book implies a sense of danger and excitement, which is a common element of thriller literature.
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