I Am

– Just as well. (The son of God)

– And what are your names, young friends? (Osmar)

– I am Uriel Ikiriri, and I am Aldivan’s guardian angel.

– I am Rafael Potester, I am one of the seven spirits of God just like my brother Uriel.

– My name is Renato and I am the seer’s principal adventure companion. Together, we are part of the series of the same name, which has already four works.

– Incredible! I am speechless! Your friends are phenomenal. This series the seer is going to be much talked about. Could you tell me a little about your works, Aldivan? (Osmar)

– They are four romances, a nouvelle, a collection of tales, a book of wisdom, two sets of poetry and a screenplay based on the first romance. The four romances form the series the seer. The first title is “Opposing Forces”, it is the beginning of the saga. In short, I travelled to Mimoso in search of realizing my dreams on a mountain that promised being sacred. There, I met the guardian lady, a secular being and possessing many mysteries that help a secular being possessing mysteries that helped me to overcome the challenges and get permission to enter the cave. With determination and courage, I accomplished them all, went inside the cave, faced more obstacles, won again and became the seer, a being omniscient through his visions. After, I left the cave, met again the guardian lady and together with Renato we were sent to the old Mimoso with the aim to correct injustices, help someone to find himself and unite the “The opposing Forces” which were unbalanced. During, thirty days, we did a wonderful job and returned from Mimoso more experienced and victorious. We stopped for a while due to commitments. The second title, “The dark night of the soul” deals with the following: life makes us live dark days, and miseries that we wish were not real.

“The dark night of the soul” is the continuation of the “The seer”, I, being the main character, returned to a mountain searching for answers for a perturbed period of my life, times when I forgot God, my principles, losing myself in sin. In the Mountain, “The Seer”, I entered in contact with two “elevated beings”, leading me to knowledge. However, I was deeply linked to the seven cardinal sins and despite the acquired experience, my problems were not solved, then we had to make a trip to the “Lost Island”, headquarters of the kingdom of the angels.

The book is a passage full of dangers, pirates, a great adventure at sea, bringing reflections and questions, to which we asked if it was possible for a criminal to rehabilitate himself after immersing himself completely in the darkness, and, having done it, would he indeed find peace for his crimes? Could he forgive himself? Would he find happiness? Or was it just an illusion, a pause for a night even darker? It is worth to check it.

As for the third the romance, entitled “The encounter between two worlds”, it is a story that presents a flashback present—past. It is a great journey, involving once again, Me and Renato. It is divided in two parts situated in the past and the present respectively, trying to show the importance of the battle to for the concretization of our ideals, be what they may.

In part one, a journey to Fundão Site just outside of Cimbres—Pesqueira to try to find the responsible people for a rebellion in the past. Helped by him, we are trained until we master the co—vision, key to the story view. Once we were ready, we are submitted to it and we travel to the start of the XX century, in the northeast, times of oppression, injustices and prejudices and famine. All along, we observed the example of the warring population of that era, specially a group that take active part in the plot. However, could it be that we have absolute success in its objectives? Did we unmask the elites? Or did we fail? And is it possible to reach the so waited for meetings of so different worlds, in relation to social classes, opinions, stereotypes and love? It is worth finding out.

In part two, we went on a new journey with the aim to finish our work and attain the miracle we were looking for. This time, we went to Caraíbas looking for a second personality of the past and when we find him we are again submitted to a new training. Once ready, the part two of the story is revealed. In it, the reader will be facing the following questions: To what extent does the social question interfere with success? Is it viable to persist even after several failures? Is it worthwhile to deprive oneself from love because of prejudices, without even trying? Someone who has got a gift can consider himself special or is it madness? All this and much more we will find in the story of the Divine, someone in search destiny and of the success we all deserve. Finally, among the romances, “God’s code”, is the fourth. The story begins when Phillipe Andrews, an auditor of a farm marked by a tragedy, starts questioning the reason for his bad destiny, becoming angry and outraged. By a stroke of luck, he finds a book and an author, and decides to look for him. Finding him, with his adventures’ companion they decide to make a trip to a distant desert, where supposedly they would meet God and would solve their problems. They start the journey, find two guides on the way, who take them to the desired place, the desert of Cabrobó. Passing through ten towns in the desert, they make interesting small talk with the respective guests, and suddenly God begins to talk via the guides answering crucial questions. Everything that is revealed is going to help in the elaboration of “the testament”, a code given by God and never deciphered in human or angelic history. And so? Do you believe that God can reveal himself in extreme situations? Or is it only a delirium of all those involved? Read the “God’s code”, a book intended specially to those who have lost their faith in God and make your own conclusions.

Th wisdom book presents phrases of intense enlightenment from the father, with tales touching parables of moral base, about the kingdom of God and his wisdom. Those of poetry touch on love and the northeast outback. However, the nouvelle goes back to the primitive Christianism times, times of battles, oppression and persecution— Finalized the son of God.

– Cool. I will buy all of them! Later you can fill me in on the procedures. (Osmar)

– Ok. Thank you. (The son of God)

– And what about your problem? Are you ready to disclose it? (Rafael)

The direct question made our host go cold again. These friends were indeed daring. Despite it, he decides to show his hand, for now he had nobody to resort to. Let God’s will be!

– I am a deplorable man, friends. I fell deep into corporal and material corruption. I am not worthy of pity! (Osmar)

– Calm down, there must be a way, friend! (Renato)

– What is impossible on the eyes of men, it is possible to God. (Uriel)

– I also feel the same way. When my boyfriend left me, I felt the worst of the women. (Rafaela Ferreira)

– The greater the defeat, the greater the grace. (Rafael)

– I also thought that my case did not have remedy or pardon, when I did the abortion. However, little by little, I am getting to know a being called Aldivan Teixeira Torres and he can understand me completely. In him, I have got a father and brother. (Bernadete Sousa)

Osmar analyses all the statements from his friends. Could the seer be indeed the right person to trust his problem? Could it be that he would give him some hope despite him being a monster? He didn’t know this fraternal side of his when he had known, and because at the time felt desperate, it was worth trying.

– Who are you, seer? (Osmar)

– I am a profound connoisseur of the human soul and who at this moment wants you by his side. I promise dedication to your causes. (The seer)

– I don’t know… You would not accept me if you knew what…

The words could not come out Osmar’s mouth, such was the fear and mistrust at the time. Seeing his friend in trouble, the son of God speaks.

– If I knew that you defrauded the prefecture and had sexual preferences for underage people? I don’t mind. I only know that you are a sick man and needs urgent treatment. I offer the midst of my father to change your soul, from darkness to light. Because I didn’t come to call the righteous but the harden sinners, those yes, they need my help. (Aldivan)

Osmar gets emotional. How did he know? How could he understand? At no time in his life, had anybody come forward to comfort and support him, only hands and fingers pointing to fault and constantly judging him. Indeed, Aldivan was not a common being.

– Thank you. (Osmar)

– And so, Osmar? Are we travelling? (Rafael)

– Yes. You have convinced me. Wait a minute. (Osmar)

Osmar got up from the chair and goes to his room. There, he starts quickly packing his cases. Fifteen minutes later, he is ready, leaves the room, reunites with his friends, leave the running of the house to his employees, and finally goes with them. The world awaited his next actions.

Outside, after having walked a few metres, the seer speaks again.

– I suggest that you show us a little of your town. Ok?

– Excellent. Follow me— He said.

The group crosses the southern area and get again to the centre of town. At the time, they were fully concentrate and determined to have fun in that humble and quiet town. Under the guidance of the host, three blocks later and several crossings, they arrive at the town’s cultural house. By coincidence, this afternoon there was a public show. They go inside, a modest masonry building, narrow, in bad state of repair, but very beautiful at the exact place of the event.

Together with other people, they have the opportunity of watching a presentation by the “Bacamarteiros”. The show consists of rhythmical movements co-ordinated by a sergeant. The sound of the “xaxado” is made by the eight-bass accordion, tanned leather “zabumba” and the triangle. As for the costumes, the members of the show wear blue cotton clothes, neck scarf and bullet pouch of Flanders. Another curiosity is the commanders wearing stars in their shoulders and hat, apart from walking sticks or umbrellas.

For about thirty minutes, they were delighted with presentation, which ends with the firing of guns. Luckily nobody was injured. They leave the culture centre and return to the walk on the town streets.

After a few metres Aldivan speaks again:

– What else have you got to show us about your town, Osmar.

– Follow me, gentlemen— He says.

– Let’s go, guys— Agreed Rafael.

– Sure— agreed Renato

The members of the group accompany the host and after crossing a few streets in the centre, they came across a large hangar. Getting near, as the gate was ajar, they realise that, it is the place of a musical group, because the place was full of musical instruments and trinkets related to music. Before the visitors enquiring look, Osmar clarifies:

– This is the headquarters of the society of Santa Cecilia, a cultural patrimony of the people. By coincidence, it is time for their rehearsal. Let’s go in, friends.

Accepting the invitation, Osmar’s friends enter the section that for many was sacred, because of the music. As expected, five musicians tune their instruments, greeted the present public and begin playing a beautiful symphony. Immersed in the serene melody of the music, each feels inside some of the moment’s magic. Through the sound they could see themselves, Rafaela feels the relief of her pains, Bernadete Sousa feels hopeful, Renato thinks of a promising future, Rafael remembers his adoration for the Almighty, Uriel of his devotion to his protector, and lastly, the dreamiest of them all, remembers the obstacles, failures, wins and non—corresponded loves. Before being “I am” he was a normal human and the music that represented at this time was the “I without you”. Even nothing to do with the present presentation, it was what was hammering his head, increasing the hopes of one day, meeting someone who wanted and indeed loved him as he deserves it. It was written!

The symphony ends. This causes a storm of applauses from the seven friends. Showing humility, the musicians come down from the stage and greet each one of them. They introduce themselves, and chat for a while, mentioning their objectives. There, everyone deserved full happiness, for it was this that Yahweh has created the humans.

After a while, the musicians return to their work and the others decide to go back to the inn. With them, it was included Osmar, an unbalanced and sick man, who was paying for his sins. Did he really have any chances of restart his life? Or was he a lost case? Do not miss the next scenes.

The group arrives at the inn. After the paperwork to accommodate Osmar, they head to the kitchen, and with the other guests, help themselves to the food available for dinner. They spend twenty minutes eating talking and silent.

Once they finish dinner, they start other activities during the evening: Watch TV, admire the starry sky and at last praying. Exactly a ten o’clock, in total agreement, they decided to go to sleep, because they were very tired from the journey. And so, they do it. Each one in their respective bedroom, tries to forget the worries and immerse in their own world of dreams. At this point, the “I am” of everyone was very active. Good night everyone, until the next chapter.

Belo Jardim

With the night gone, the dawn arrives, alternating between good dreams and nightmares for our esteemed personalities. Soon, the day breaks, and they consider themselves survivors. One by one, gets up, bath, brush their teeth, wear clean clothes and go to have breakfast at the inn dining room. The aim was to get ready for the next stage of the journey.

They get together in the dining room as a large family. It is served tapioca, wheat rolls, biscuits, cereals, yoghurt, fruit and juice, as for each one’s preferences. While they eat, the conversation flows easy.

– How are you feeling my friend, are you better? (The seer)

– Yes. Just being with you, makes me happier. (Osmar)

– How good. Count on us for anything. (The seer)

– Thank you. (Osmar)

– What was your position at the prefecture? (Renato)

– I was one of the chief in my sector. All the projects had to go through my sieve. (Osmar)

– Great powers, great responsibilities. I understand you and will never accept that type of position. (Renato)

– Me neither. But you have already told me that you dream of high remunerations?! (The seer)

– Yes. But I don’t want to be the chief of anything. My problems with hierarchy are enough. I still carry up to now marks from the time with my father. (Renato)

– Ok. (The seer)

– What was the problem, Renato? (Osmar)

– He was very authoritarian and mistreated me daily. So, I run away from home and the lady adopted me. (Explained Renato)

– I am very sorry. I find that I also felt something like it. (Osmar)

– The problem with power is that many humans are fascinated with it to such an extent that they cannot see anything else. (Rafael)

– I think that is what happened with me. (Osmar)

– So, after being through such experience, what would you advise other people that probably will be in the same situation? (Bernadete Sousa)

– Who am I to give advice? But it is alright. I would advise that the institutions provided comprehensive training involving management of the ambient, practical problems, ethic and administration. I must admit that I was lacking a little of substance and direct view. (Osmar)

– And about your other problem, how did it start? (Rafaela Ferreira)

– I don’t know very well. I only know that was happening. (Osmar)

– I understand you. The sin is like an animal watching us daily waiting for the slightest slip. If we are not in complete communion with the father, we fall in temptation and sin. Osmar, would like me to touch? Thus, I could know you better. (the son of God)

– Touch me? How does it work? (Osmar)

– He is the seer and through the touch he can see our past, present and future, feeling our innermost anxieties. It like a baptism— Explained Rafaela Ferreira.

– Oh, very well. At ease, friend. (Osmar)

Aldivan gets up going near his dear friend. At that magic time, he had a feeling that something important was about to happen by rubbing his skin on his partner’s skin. When he reaches enough distance, stretches his arm and touches tiny belly. Then the story is revealed:

“Osmar is the chief of the municipality of Sanharó financial section. As chief, he is responsible, strict and authoritarian, these last characteristics being well-marked. From a spectacular beginning of command of the town sector, he begins to fall in contradiction and corruption. Fraudulent proposals to the law started to emerge, he began to accept the bribes. At every slip of his, darkness was consolidating and expanding inside his being.

On a beautiful morning in February 2007, seventh day to be precise, he receives new sworn in prefecture employees in his office. One of them is called Aldivan, an aspiring writer whose greatest objective was conquering the world. From the time they met, a mutual friendship develops.

The days pass by, between work, social activities and leisure. At work, as an understanding chief, at work breaks allows the writing of Aldivan’s first book. How special was that lad, despite all his humbleness still believed in a better world, what was not his case. He remained amid corruption and allowed his inner demons to act in the occasions he had relations with minors. They were different and at the same time equal as human beings.

Two months later, they got separated, because Aldivan could not reconcile work, distance and studies at the university. It was indeed a pity, for who knows, with the convivence he may have changed, having someone so valuable by his side. However, it was so written.

The time passed, the crimes continued being committed, and was investigated and uncovered. Besides having lost his post at the prefecture, was incarcerated for some time. After being freed, returned home and began living from his savings. As he was quite old and having amassed a good deal of money, decided not to look for work and began his solitaire life, with a few friends and his employees. Until, on a beautiful day occurred the reencounter with Aldivan and his friends, promising a change in life and the father’s pardon. He accepted an invitation to take part on a journey hoping to reap the results at the end.”

The seer takes the hand away and with a complacent look starts talking:

– We are here to help you, Osmar. We don’t promise immediate success and happiness for that is utopia, but a great dedication to your causes. Here, we are brothers, friends and accomplices. Be at ease!

– Thank you, master. From now on, I will be your most committed apostle. Towards success, brothers! (Osmar)

– Amen! (Renato)

– Welcome to the team! (Rafaela Ferreira)

– Your pains are our pains too! (Bernadete Sousa)

– Count on me, human! (Uriel)

– Let Yahweh father bless this pact! (Rafael)

– Maktub! Let’s travel for time presses. (Concluded Aldivan)

The others obey and head to their respective rooms to pack. Once everything is ready, they meet again and go out to the streets. From the centre where they were to the bus station were fifteen minutes on foot, being covered without incidents. They wait a while until the bus arrives and then they board it.

They depart towards the town of Belo Jardim about 14.7 km (fourteen kilometres and seven hundred metres) away in a straight line. However, by road it was almost thirty kilometres, being covered in approximately thirty minutes.

In meantime, they take advantage to chat and consequently, make friends with other passengers. At the end of the trip, they discuss different objectives and the diversifying opinions, characteristic of a democratic state of rights. How good was to be unique and each one was conscious of it.

Arriving at the town, the transport left them at the highway and from there they hire a taxi taking them to a modest and cheap inn. It was called Blue Sky and they book—in there, arrange to meet in the main area in thirty minutes, and in meantime they try to rest a little. The seer also makes a mysterious phone call.

As arranged, they meet at the time discussed and the designated place. They form a circle and then the seer is the first to speak:

– My friends I have got a surprise for you. You are about to meet a phenomenal person and…

Before he could finish, Aldivan is interrupted by the sound of steps in his direction. It was a black and robust man, about thirty years old, hammered by nature’s forces, legs, arms and belly disformed, firm and strong features. In a matter of seconds, approaches and places himself by his side. Aldivan then explains:

– This is Manoel Pereira, the popular Maneco, I met him in one of my escapades in a fateful weekend. I met him in the ghetto, together with criminals, selling and consuming drugs. How are you my friend?

– The same. And you?

– I have become a writer and I am proposing you an alliance. (Aldivan)

– What? Good morning, guys. Pleasure to meet you all. What are your names? (Manoel Pereira)

– My name is Bernadete Sousa. I am from Mimoso and have done an abortion.

– I am Rafaela Ferreira, from Arcoverde, I am suffering from depression.

– I am Osmar, from Sanharó, a fraudster and paedophile.

– Renato, inseparable adventures companion of the seer.

– Rafael Potester, angel of first greatness.

– Uriel Ikiriri, the seer’s guardian angel.

– I want to change your life through my force and that of my father. We still believe in you. (the son of God)

– How? I have got no life anymore. Everything in me revolves around drugs, criminality, perversity and falsehood. I am no longer human, I am a demon – Lamented Manoel Pereira.

– I know your life and your feelings and I tell you that there is still hope. I guarantee that everything you have done will be left behind, if you give with confidence your problems to me. It is enough to say yes, and the God of the impossible will act! (Aldivan)

Manoel Pereira think a little. What was that madman saying? Was he the poor unarmed lad that he had tried to assault at the ghetto? Was he who asked for mercy when he was in his hands making him have pity of his misery? How could he now help him?

With a look of disdain, asks:

– What have got to offer?

– I want to show a new world, by the side of people with problems too, and together will discover what God requires from us. The key to success is the union and understanding and you will not find it in any place. The world only offers you vice, corruption and death, while I, my father and my friends offer life, happiness, knowledge and above all love. The love that you have never experienced. (The son of God)

Aldivan’s words acted as an alert. He sure was right. The world had not offered him anything good and as he could not see a miraculous way out, he makes a decision.

– It is right. When do we start?

– Right now. Where are your bags? (Aldivan)

– I have got nothing. They have stolen everything. (Manoel)

– I will lend you some clothes. Don’t worry. (Osmar)

– Thank you. (Manoel)

– Me too. You will not be missing anything. (The seer)

– Very well. (Manoel)

– Welcome. (Renato)

– You have made the right decision. (Rafaela Ferreira)

– I and my brother will protect you from anything. (Rafael)

– Let God enlighten you. (Uriel)

– I suggest a walk with our friend as guide. (Bernadete Sousa)

– Sure, at ease. (Manoel)

– Let’s go. (The son of God)

Everyone obeys, heading to the exit, passing through the door and going out to the streets. What was awaiting them in that wild town?