Last week, Teagan Geneviene posted a delightful challenge, which was to have a character post a diary entry. The reason for the entry was to develop the character further and add to the author’s understanding of the character’s personality. By clicking on Teagan’s name, you can go see the post. It is really worth the visit.
As many of you know, my last two books, Eternal Road and The Last Drive, have Lucifer himself as a central character. He has to be the penultimate protagonist. Like most characters, Lucifer has a side of him that even the author may not know about. I thought it would be fun to look in his Diary (hopefully without being caught) to see if there is something about Lucifer we may learn.
Thanks to Teagan for the prompt.
November 2023
Dear Diary,
Here, we are facing another bleak holiday season. I don’t know about you, but if I had my way, I would eliminate all the humans and their overdone attempts at mirth. However, I always need to remind myself when I think of such a drastic measure that eliminating humans would leave a paucity of souls to torture. I guess I can only dream. Ha.
On another note, Dear Diary, I must make an appointment with my psychologist. I was a bit harsh when I stormed out of his office and banned him to the lower ring. He is such a nudge, though. I don’t think he knows how annoying those “So how did that make you feel?” questions are. I know how the hell I feel. I want him to tell me what it is I should be feeling. I’ll tell you that Sigmund Freud was lucky he squeaked into heaven. I would have him by the neck right now.
Am I that difficult to get along with, Dear Diary? Almost everyone I run into can’t wait to get out of my sight. Do you think I should do something about my appearance? Maybe it’s not me at all, but their insecurities about having blown the Earthy test. I just wish I could have a conversation without all the shaking and knee-knocking. I almost feel sorry for them.
I’m wondering if I should have some kind of office party. No, Dear Diary, not in celebration of you know who’s birthday but just to get to know folks better. I mean, if we all had a chance to meet informally, maybe the knee-knocking and shaking would become a thing of the past. Of course, who am I kidding? I’m the Lord of the Underworld, and folks should be afraid. In fact, if I go on like this next year, please remind me of my place.
I wonder how long some mistletoe would last in this heat? Enough for now, Dear Diary. I hear the arrival horn indicating a new set of miscreants needing a welcome. I think I’ll put on the Hermes red suit. I find folks are much more calm when they see that. That snake with wings outfit really shakes them up. No, Dear Diary, we will leave the pitchfork for another day. I might do a silk pocket square, though. Got it at Neiman’s.
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Thank you for sharing, Charles.
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Heaven probably won’t let me anywhere near the Pearly Gates never mind enter and the Devil couldn’t stand the competition 😈😂🤣😂🦍
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I think he would like your sense of humor, Chris. 🤣
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😂
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This is an interesting idea…
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Thank you, Jaye
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I would like to do more with some of our characters, too…
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It is a good exercise.
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Never mind the exercise, John… extra time to do it would be wonderful…
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Yes indeed. I wrote that one in the doctor’s office exam room waiting for him to come in.
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No time wasted there then…
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John, he’s got issues like the rest of us. Or, is it ‘she’? You did a great job with this one. Wanted a couple more entries👍
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I had to keep it within my word count max for a post. I could have gone on too. Thanks, Steve. 😁
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He’s a complex guy.
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A narcissist’s narcissist. Thanks, Craig.
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A fun entry, John! Gave me some chuckles along the way. Hugs 🤗💕🙂
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I’m glad, Harmony. Thanks.
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What a nice touch you’ve put on Lucifer, John. I like it, and I like his character, well, certainly not the character, but the way you’ve portrayed him in your books. I don’t want to get in trouble with his nemesis. Personally, I prefer him looking scary. I think the worst thing is when we don’t recognize him.
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I agree, Dan. It’s the devil you don’t know that will get you. Thanks.
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Ha! This is a great diary entry, John. I love that he was pondering costumes and the retail reference. I’m so glad you enjoyed doing this. Thanks for the link to my post. Big hugs.
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🤗
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He’s definitely getting soft
Silk squares, indeed.
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Yes he is.
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This is a great idea! And what you wrote is so good. I really enjoyed it.
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Thanks, Kymber.
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Yes, a diary says a lot about an individual… if they’re honest.
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So true. Thanks, Tim.
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This was an unexpected entry from the Lord of the Netherworld. I had no idea he was in therapy! Despite the vulnerability he has shown, I’m still not going to trust him. Sorry, Your Evilness.
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I don’t blame you. Can you imagine Lucifer in therapy.
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I think he’d go the Hannibal Lecter route and mess with the therapist’s head.
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Or send him to a lower ring.
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That, too!
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If ever there was a true tell-tale, diaries would be at the top of the list. Good job, John, on revealing Lucifer’s intent.
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Thank you, Gwen. He is a tricky one for sure. 😁
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Wow, John, you really nailed the prompt! What a dark character to get inside his head. 🙂
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Ye he is pretty dark. Thanks, Jan.
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Excellent response on this challenge, John. You’ve nailed it, for sure! Lucifer is not one to fret about hoe people feel about him 😉 Unless he is the Netflix version, who was rather likable and trying oh-so hard to be good…
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Yeah this guy is full blown narcissist
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Haha!! 🙂
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This is an excellent diary entry! Thanks for your take on the prompt.
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Thank you, Darlene. I’m glad you liked it.
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How you wrote Lucifer’s diary was excellent! Well done, John.
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Thank you, Jennie.
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You’re welcome, John.
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Now we know for sure that Lucifer has a sense of humour! I’m not sure if that is comforting or terrifying.
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I think it is terrifying. His humor falls pretty flat.
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Hahahaha!
Ahhh, if only!
🐂🐂🐂……………….😈
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Yes if only 👹X 👹X 👹X 👹X
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Brilliant, John. I love Lucifer’s attire. When I was a little girl I participated in a ballet concert as a ladybird. The main dancer was a red devil and I so desperately wanted a red devil costume that my granny Joan made me one. Quite funny in retrospect that I wanted to be the devil.
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I think it would be fun to play the devil so I can see why you wanted the costume.
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Wow, I didn’t realize that Lucifer could be such a dapper dresser. I really enjoyed getting into Lucifer’s head a bit … but I’m also glad I was able to get out 😉
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Yes getting out is the best part. Thanks. Marie.
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Hmmm . . . I wonder what going to a party held by Lucifer would be like? A tad hot and spicy, I imagine. This was an excellent piece, John.
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Thanks, Mark. I’m not sure I would eat or drink anything. 😁
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Me neither, and I would probably keep close to the outside door, or gate, or whatever’s down there.
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Hopefully an elevator.
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