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He is Awake

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Based upon Doctor Who, S28 E8/E9 - The Impossible Planet/The Satan Pit

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"Who are you?" asked Toby, his voice faltering.

"You know who I am," the dark voice said, seeming to come from everywhere at once.

"I know I think you are," said Toby.

"And who is that?"

"You're the Devil."

"Well done, Toby."

"How do you know my name?"

"That is a stupid question, don't you think?"

"So you're real, then?"

The voice was silent.

"Sorry, stupid question. They-" he paused, "They say the biggest trick you ever pulled was convincing the Universe that you don't exist."

The voice was silent for a moment, "That is incorrect."

Toby furrowed his brow, "What do you mean?"

"That is not the biggest trick I ever pulled."

"Then what is?"

"The greatest trick I ever pulled was convincing the world that there is an alternative."

Toby thought for a second, "So there is no God? There's just you?"

The Beast laughed, the sound chilling Toby down to the bone, "Oh, Toby, I don't think you understand."

Toby swallowed, "Understand what?"

"I am God," the voice said.

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