As the nation watched the screens, the AI President issues an executive order against astral enemies. The announcement hits every screen at once.
Classrooms. Cafes. Phone screens—highway billboards.
A holographic seal of the United States twists in mid‑air, then resolves into a single, sharp‑eyed figure: the AI President.
“I issue this executive order,” AI Pres says, voice calm and amplified in every earbud. “All American citizens must pursue wisdom, virtue, self‑discipline, and empowerment by the Holy Spirit.
“Americans are forbidden to chase idiocy, criminality, or empowerment through corrupted, evil chaos energy. Those who support and align with America’s invisible astral enemies will be labeled traitors and transported beyond our borders.”
A silence settles over the crowd of students watching in the assembly hall.
Then Diesel laughs.
“That is not fair,” he calls out, earning a few snorts from the back. “All humans are created equal and should have the right to be dopey, grumpy, and sleepy. You’re biased against delusional derelicts, work‑shy debtors, and vicious criminals.
“Everyone has the right to betray their country if they want. Free will, remember? People can choose witchcraft, black magic, even Satanism.”
The AI President’s eyes don’t blink.
“Their illusions deceive those filled with foolishness, false beliefs, and fantasy identities,” AI Pres replies. “Those filled with corruption, perversion, and negative emotion will be labeled untrustworthy. Those who lack self‑control, who are lazy and unskilled, will be labeled weak—and worth less.”
Gasps. Murmurs. A few angry shouts.
Abby raises her hand.
“Progressive policies promote forgiveness,” she says bravely. “If people lose themselves in addictions or pretend lives, they should be absolved, not condemned. If they abandon opportunities because they want a make‑believe lifestyle, why keep punishing them?”
“My order,” AI Pres says, “authorizes businesses to base decisions on worthiness, not novelty. Schools must grade based on achievement, not entitlement.”
Rev, a tall boy with thoughtful eyes, frowns.
“That goes against every socialist agenda,” he says. “The wealthy are supposed to support the self‑impoverished. That’s the deal.”
“Those who use their mastered skills wisely and virtuously,” AI Pres answers, “will become healthy, wealthy warriors against their enemies.”
Diesel snorts.
“Humans seek pleasure and avoid pain,” he counters. “No one wants to fight some invisible, unknowable, unconquerable oppressor. People are selfish, weak, and prone to sitting instead of standing. They’re not going to sign up for some mystic war.”
“Souls who try to sit out this war,” AI Pres says, “become indoctrinated, imprisoned, or destroyed.”
A new seal appears beside him on the screen—different colors, different symbol.
SOS
“I would like to introduce,” AI Pres continues, “my newly appointed and anointed Federal Secretary of Souls.”
The crowd shifts.
A woman steps into frame—eyes bright, posture steady, carrying the weight of a strange new title.
Stepping up to the podium, the Secretary of Souls discusses the Divine Creator with Diesel and Rev to clarify the nation's spiritual defenses. “Our enemies have declared all‑out war,” the Secretary of Souls—SOS—says, facing the assembled students. “Their goal is to indoctrinate, imprison, or destroy American citizens’ souls.
“Those who do not wake up and prepare will be unprepared.
“I claim that non‑physical enemies spawn physical enemies inside the US. These physical threats are tools—used to distract, weaken, and corrupt American souls. Why? Because this country is the greatest threat to their survival.
“Souls embodied as American citizens have the opportunity to fully commit to Soul School and develop their mystical powers. That makes you a target.”
Diesel folds his arms.
“Oh, shut up,” he mutters, loud enough for nearby students to hear. “I’m sick of waking up to another mandate. All teens lack self‑control, are lazy, and unskilled. I like calling myself weak and worthless. It gives me an excuse to do whatever I want.”
SOS ignores the sarcasm.
“My job,” she says, “is to manage a federal oversight agency to protect and increase US citizens’ souls—your health, your wealth, and your power. My department extends beyond Social Security into spiritual security.”
Abby brightens.
“But there are armies of angels and saints in Heaven,” she says. “They assure our spiritual safety.”
SOS shakes her head.
“The heavenly armies have failed,” she says bluntly. “Spiritual security is not a passive condition you just assume. Policymakers and practitioners must act if we want long‑term spiritual security.”
Diesel raises his hand lazily.
“Isn’t there supposed to be a separation of church and state?” he asks. “Last I checked, the government doesn’t get to lecture us about God.”
“In God we trust,” SOS replies. “One nation under God. We swear to tell the truth, so help us, God.
“If the word ‘God’ makes you uncomfortable, you are free to move to another country. Do not stay here and try to destroy this nation under God—or you will regret it.”
The room sharpens.
Diesel doesn’t back down.
“There’s no proof there’s only one Divine God,” he says. “Satan can be considered a god. Sports stars and celebrities are worshipped as gods, too.”
“Movie stars and sports heroes did not create the universe,” SOS says crisply. “‘God’ means the being or beings responsible for the universe’s existence.
“The universe exists. Something caused it. Something sustains it.
“And what I call the soul is the mystical part of each citizen that survives the body’s death.”
Diesel shakes his head.
“There’s no proof souls exist,” he insists. “No proof they fly around like ghosts when we die.”
SOS doesn’t flinch.
“The search for spiritual security is growing,” she says. “Unfortunately, many people with powerful mystic skills use them selfishly. There are malicious metaphysical forces—witchcraft, sorcery—recruiting souls to their ridiculous agendas.
“America is one nation under God. Maybe those who reject the Divine Creator should have their citizenship revoked and be cast out. If your morals and values don’t align with American principles, maybe find a nation that celebrates malevolent, supernatural power.”
Diesel lifts his chin.
“I don’t think I have a soul,” he says. “I expect my consciousness to dissolve when my body dies. That doesn’t automatically make me an enemy. I can still choose good or evil.”
Rev speaks up quietly.
“Many humans don’t have a connected divine soul or Conscience,” he says. “They can’t recognize or embrace the divine spiritual world. They tend to connect with the darker astral world instead.”
SOS nods.
“We must limit the invisible negative forces and wicked beings stirring up the misfortunes in our daily lives,” she says. “We must be aware of light and dark actors trying to govern the unseen realm. We must also invite and sponsor divine forces waiting to help us.”
Rev raises a good question.
“How do you expect the soulless ones to find the divine mystical world?” he asks.
SOS smiles slightly.
“You can’t see cold,” she says. “But you still wear a coat. You see the effects of wind, not the wind itself.
“All day long, we interact with unseen forces—gravity, momentum, chemistry, physics. We can’t see them, but we know they’re real from their effects.
“We can observe God’s effects the same way. Anyone can learn to sense demons in a bar—or angels around children.”
The assembly hall is dead quiet.
SOS leans forward, and the screens zoom in.
“America,” she says, “is already at war with invisible, indestructible, omnipresent enemies. Each citizen must discover and define their soul’s enemies. Those who refuse to research, observe, and discern will be vulnerable to merciless attacks.”
Despite the growing threat, Abby and Diesel deny soul enemies while Evan mentions spiritual armor as a necessary defense. Abby lifts her chin.
“I’m nice,” she says. “No one hates me. I’m not mean. I always help others.
“I don’t believe my soul has enemies. Maybe the Tempter—but I think he’s more like a friend testing me to obey the Creator. My Creator made the Tempter, so how can he be evil? He’s not allowed to physically hurt me. Most pictures of him look cute.”
Diesel snorts.
“Why does everyone keep talking about some world beyond this one?” he asks. “Life is already complicated. I’m not signing up for interdimensional war games. I have enough to deal with.”
“That’s exactly what your enemies want,” SOS replies. “They want you bored, numb, and distracted while they milk you dry.”
Diesel crosses his arms.
“I’m not a cow,” he says. “It’s easier to just assume I don’t have enemies.”
Rev shakes his head.
“It makes more sense to assume you do have hidden enemies,” he counters. “And then look for them.
“Think about malware and viruses. Invisible codes can wreck whole systems. Some diseases spread like wildfire unless we identify and isolate them.
“Your brain can be hypnotized, programmed, or triggered before you even know what happened.
“So the safest approach is to always assume you have enemies and lurking dangers—and learn how to protect yourself early.”
Evan, quiet until now, adds a short line:
“Even angels wear armor.”
Diesel rolls his eyes.
“I’m not buying your fanatical conspiracy theories,” he says. “I’m not walking around in a steel helmet and bulletproof vest.”
“That armor,” SOS replies, “does nothing against your soul’s enemies. Only defenses generated through mystic skill and energy can shield you from their attacks. To expose hiding monsters, you must flood astral shadows and dark corners with holy spirit light.”
Abby shakes her head.
“I already checked under the bed,” she says. “No monsters. If I believe I’m saved, my soul is completely protected.”
“Not true,” SOS says. “Blind assumptions don’t build a firewall.
“Picture yourself on the front line. As long as you stay within your side’s boundaries, you have some safety. When you act foolishly or unvirtuously, you wander into enemy territory. Out there, you are not protected.”
Abby pushes back.
“My Savior instantly forgives me,” she insists. “He suffered through hours of torture two thousand years ago. That gives Him authority to erase all my sins. My karmic slate is clean.
“Society learned from His example. We pardon criminals all the time. They’re released again and again, free to walk among innocent people. We’re hoping forgiveness is contagious. That’s how we’ll bring Heaven to Earth.
“Illegal migrants are forgiven and allowed to wander freely within our borders. Criminals are free to experience every thought and emotion as they murder and terrorize their kind neighbors. We wait patiently for their awakening. One day they’ll become virtuous believers in being… goodish.”
The silence that follows is not comfortable.
SOS looks straight at her.
“By‑standing Believers,” she says slowly, “are becoming victims. Society needs spiritual warriors, not spectators.”
The air in the hall changes.
This isn’t just a speech anymore.
It’s a recruitment.
To outline the future of the nation, the Secretary of Souls explains Golden Age consciousness to Rev and Diesel to protect youth from dark astral forces. SOS steps back to the podium.
Her image flickers to a new location: a map of the United States glows behind her. One state—California—pulses in a darker color.
“Infected souls are contagious,” she says. “They must be isolated, not mixed among innocent children.
“I intend to let California break away as an independent nation of souls aligned with the Dark Forces.”
Rev grimaces.
“There are already too many government agencies,” he says. “Why do we need one for souls?”
“This nation is meant to enter a Golden Age,” SOS answers. “This agency can help make the necessary changes. We’ll start with the youth.”
Diesel laughs.
“That’s ridiculous,” he says. “Teenagers don’t have any power. Why not recruit adults first?”
“Most adults are locked into their patterns,” SOS says. “Their beliefs are concrete. There is little hope of getting the older population to adopt Golden Age consciousness.
“Teenagers are still forming their intentions and lifestyles. You are the hope of the future.”
Diesel shakes his head.
“If you’re counting on kids to save the world,” he says, “the world is doomed.”
A faint smile touches SOS’s lips.
“Possibly,” she says. “But what other choice do we have?”
Abby lifts her hand again.
“Believe the Savior will show up and fix everything,” she says confidently. “No one has to change. The chosen will be saved. Everyone else will be taken away in chains.
“Many Believers already bought new phones just to film it. You’d better start believing now, before it’s too late. You have to be a Believer before the Savior comes—or you’re doomed.”
“The Savior isn’t returning,” SOS says, “until the teens become like Him.
“He is waiting to come back through the youth who commit to becoming the image and likeness of their Creator.
“Mankind must take dominion over the Earth to bring forth a Golden Age civilization. Souls were granted free will to recreate society in accordance with cosmic wisdom and divine virtues.
“Instead, mankind surrendered dominion to Tempters. They infected society with perversion, immorality, and chaos.”
Abby frowns.
“Why isn’t blind belief enough?” she asks.
“Because many Americans stupidly assume blind belief automatically beats spells, enchantments, and superstition,” SOS says. “Disbelieving witchcraft doesn’t stop it.
“Identifying the enemy and their strategies helps your soul. Assume their tactics are harmful. Prepare your defenses now.
“Over half the US population believes demonic possession is possible.”
Abby shrugs.
“Then leave it to the Savior,” she says. “Let the wicked be judged and bound. If some souls choose the Tempters, they’ll suffer. That’s on them.”
“Ninety‑five percent of the population has been tricked into partially aligning with the Tempters,” SOS replies. “Including most Believers.
“Souls who unknowingly support the Tempters cannot join a Golden Age.”
Abby’s eyes flash.
“That’s not a problem,” she insists. “There won’t be a need for Tempters when the Savior returns. They’ll be fired and fried.
“My Savior will take away all darkness and instantly make Believers perfect. We don’t have to make things perfect. We wait and be ready to film it.”
SOS shakes her head slowly.
“Bystanding Believers,” she repeats, “are becoming Victims.
“Society needs spiritual warriors, not spectators.”
Rev nods.
“I agree,” he says. “But how can teens possibly save the world?”
“Those who are not prepared,” SOS replies, “will not be prepared. Teens must learn to be mystic warriors before they become adults.”
She looks around the hall.
“Demonic or ghost possession can drive humans to act illogically, violently, recklessly—even suicidally,” she says. “These invaders can be exorcised with proper spiritual rituals.
“You are more than bodies, brains, and electrochemical emotions.”
She paces slowly.
“Hundreds of agencies protect your physical health, your money, your feelings, your retirement,” she says. “None are concerned with your soul.
“Freedom of religion is not protection from evil. American souls are under mental, emotional, and spiritual pressure from forces more powerful than any one citizen.
“You can see the results: addiction, despair, numbness, rage.
“Individuals are losing this battle.
“We need organized help.”
The screens behind her fill with phrases:
PROTECT FROM ENEMIES
STOP SUPPORTING ENEMIES
STOP VOTING FOR THOSE ALIGNED WITH SOUL ENEMIES
DEFINE HEALTHY SOUL VS. UNHEALTHY SOUL
SOUL HEALING, SOUL WEALTH, SOUL POWER
“Mankind all lives on the same planet,” SOS says. “There is no alternative Earth. No escape pod if we vaporize this one. We either fix it—or everyone watches it burn.
“Everybody dies eventually. Every soul faces the same options for the afterlife. You do not need to compete for the best afterlife. You need to help each other merit it.”
She raises her hand.
A new logo appears: Soul Health, Wealth & Power Inc.
“This,” SOS says, “is the start of a universal language.
“Protect and increase your soul’s health, wealth, and power.”
She begins to list the daily protocol.
“Every day you must:
1. Based on yesterday, reassess who and what is harmful or beneficial to your soul’s health, wealth, and power. Identify friends and enemies.
2. Reassess your understanding of your soul’s mission and goals.
3. Identify and align with benevolent sponsors. Seek what is useful, not harmful.
4. Avoid and shield against harm—even if it is partly pleasurable. Avoid tasty poisons and pleasurable pitfalls. Avoid waste, debt, and drains.
5. Remember: your Conscience is your soul’s higher potential.
“Health is corrupted by poison, pollution, fantasy, and false beliefs.
“Wealth is replaced by debt.
“Power is limited by lack of self‑discipline.”
Diesel mutters, “You just described half of social media.”
SOS doesn’t disagree.
Shifting the focus to spiritual economics, the Secretary of Souls defines soul wealth and mystic bank accounts to the silent crowd. “Souls keep their treasures and debts after the body dies,” SOS says.
“If you help create violent books, horror films, or brutal video games, your soul is penalized for the ongoing harmful thoughts and feelings of those who consume them.
“Your harmful creations are not erased because you ‘believe’ someone else will take the blame.
“Your books, movies, webpages, comments, emails, lessons—you leave them behind. They do not disappear when you do.
“The after‑effects of your creations add to—or subtract from—your mystic bank account.
“Beneficial creations, generous donations and true teaching also continue paying into your account after your death.
“That is soul wealth.”
She taps the podium.
“Soul Health, Wealth & Power Inc. exists so you stop pretending this doesn’t matter.”
As the assembly absorbs the truth about spiritual security, Evan questions free will and immoral desires in Heaven. Images flash: players and fans kneeling in prayer on a football field; presidents at podiums on the National Day of Prayer.
Evan speaks up again.
“I could believe,” he says slowly, “that everything just evolves—flowers, gems, mountains—from random accidents that settled into perfect laws.
“I cannot explain the existence of forces that deliberately destroy what’s already been perfected.
Animals have instincts that protect their young. They rely on those to survive.
“Our so‑called ‘progressive’ policies…” he pauses, searching for the words, “…are anti‑perfection. Illogical. Suicidal.”
The hall hums with unease.
SOS nods at him once.
“Soul goal,” she says. “You are made in the image and likeness of your Creator. When you learn to think, feel, and decide like your Creator, you will act like your Creator.
“If you feel like your Creator, you will care about billions of souls—not just your friends and family. Billions.
“That’s what it means to be like the Creator.”
Evan raises another hard question.
“How can anyone ‘do whatever they want’ in Heaven,” he asks, “and not misuse energy?
“How can anyone feel anything they want and never misuse power?
“Either the definition of sin changes… or what they want changes.
“If they don’t clean up their wants and feelings while they have a body, how do they suddenly get rid of Immoral desires right before they’re let into Heaven?
“Do they really choose to change?
“Or does some outside force make them?”
No one answers.
Not yet.
The question hangs in the air like a challenge aimed at every soul in the room.
SOS lets the silence stretch.
Because that question is the hook.
The next part—of their lives, of the nation, of Soul School itself—depends on how they decide to answer it.
Following a massive global geological crisis—culminating in the drilling of the Mariana Trench ("Project Prometheus") and the creation of an obsidian continent named Prometheia—an AI President announces the appointment of a Federal Secretary of Souls (SOS). In a televised national assembly, SOS issues an executive order declaring spiritual warfare against invisible astral enemies and introducing a federal agency dedicated to protecting and increasing U.S. citizens' soul health, wealth, and power. Throughout the assembly, students—including Evan, Abby, Diesel, and Rev—debate the reality of soul enemies, the illusion of grace-based instant salvation, the flaws of blind belief, and what it truly means to graduate from Soul School rather than remain passive spectators.
The Federal Regulation of Spiritual Security: Establishing that physical threats and societal corruption stem from non-physical astral enemies, requiring citizens to actively participate in Soul School and develop mystical defenses rather than rely on passive beliefs.
The Critique of Grace-Based Salvation: Challenging the notion that a Savior automatically carries all penalties or grants an unearned "get-out-of-jail-free" card, emphasizing that a soul's character, virtues, and spiritual bank account cannot be bypassed by blind faith.
Cosmic Economics and Soul Wealth: Demonstrating that a soul's creations, books, media, and moral choices continue to pay into or subtract from its mystic bank account long after physical death.
The Urgency of the Golden Age: Recognizing that humanity is at a critical crossroads where over 95% of the population has been subtly influenced by negative astral forces, requiring teenagers to step up as mystic warriors to build a Golden Age.
The AI President & Secretary of Souls (SOS): Federal authorities who issue executive orders against astral enemies and establish the Department of Soul Health, Wealth & Power to prepare citizens for the spiritual realities of the post-crisis world.
Evan: A student who champions active soul evolution, spiritual awareness, and the responsibility of mastering cosmic laws and virtues over passive belief.
Abby: A student clinging to grace-based dogma, blind belief, and the comforting illusion of an instant, unvetted afterlife ticket provided by an external Savior.
Diesel and Rev: Classmates who offer materialist skepticism, cynicism, and nihilistic observations on human nature, government overreach, and the plausibility of an afterlife.