Black magic is a dark and forbidden knowledge known by many names - mantras, spells, sorcery, hexes, and enchantments. Its existence has been acknowledged by nearly every culture and civilization across the world, taking different forms throughout history. From the very beginning, humankind has found itself surrounded by fear and danger. In search of safety and protection, people took many measures: they adopted communal living, built walls and homes, and discovered remedies for physical, spiritual, and psychological ailments. But even that wasn't enough. To protect themselves from ruthless, rebellious, and mysterious forces, people turned to charms, spells, and black magic. At its core, black magic was a way to bend time and reality to one's will - a shortcut to power and success. And in pursuit of these shortcuts, people wasted their fortunes on the illusion of quick success. This is the story of a young man who longed to become rich overnight - to bathe in luxury and wealth. But in his greed, he falls into the trap of a man with a devil's heart, who seeks to use him for sinister purposes. When the young man refuses, he becomes a murderer, is sentenced to the gallows, and barely escapes death. Yet what follows is a life shattered - orphaned, cast out, and tossed from place to place. So begins a long, harrowing journey filled with suffering, one that carries the reader into a shadowy world far from their own. This haunting and suspenseful tale will linger in your memory for years to come.