Psalm 91 reads, "He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most high shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust. Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, and from the noisome pestilence. He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler. Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night; nor for the arrow that flieth by day." In a constant state of prayer and fasting Phantom has been meditating on this piece of scripture.
Phantom's former boss, Mr. Biggs has been indicted on a number of charges that include murder and conspiracy to murder and is currently serving a lengthy sentence in a federal prison. More charges are awaiting Biggs. Biggs has been reduced to the status of an average joe, meaning somebody wiped his organization and personal accounts clean. The correction officers are constantly putting Biggs in solitary confinement. His yells can be heard all over the prison. "I'm gonna kill that ghost when I find him," are the words Biggs utters before he's given an injection of Haloperidol.
Sticky, Phantom's childhood friend has been missing in action. The last time he was seen Sticky was having mental health problems and was fighting an addiction to opioids. It seems as if he sold his apartment, cars, and some of his personal belongings. Some think that Sticky is dead. Others think that he went ghost to clean himself up.
Lauren has remarried to a man that is well off. Both her and Raven have relocated to Denver, Colorado. Raven seems to love her stepfather unconditionally and loves to see her mother happy. Alan is Caucasian and Lauren is African American and they complete each other. Things seem to be on the upside for the McIntosh Family, as the signal of a future addition is on the way. Phantom's mother passed away when he was twenty-three. One half of his family thinks he dead. The other half thinks he's in hiding.
Sitting on top of a coffee table is the Bible that was given to Phantom by Pastor Keith Reed Sr. Unfortunately, Pastor Keith Reed Sr. has passed away. It had been reported that Keith Sr. had passed on while in a deep sleep. Keith Jr. is currently on the run and is said to be facing charges for having sexual relations with underage girls who were of the congregation of Truth's Tabernacle. Every time Phantom looks at his Bible he can't help but to thank the Lord for Keith Sr. and the fact that he didn't rat on him to the authorities. It would amaze one to know that this Bible hasn't been closed since it was given to it's now owner.
Theo Jefferson is a new man with dreams and aspirations. Phantom, a name he once carried like a badge of honor is no longer in use. Matthew Benedict is the name he now goes under (passport, driver's license, etc.). Praying three times a day, Mr. Benedict asks God for forgiveness and to be preserved to do the things that He has in store for him (related to the Kingdom of God). Putting his past behind him and moving forward in Christ things are looking promising for this new convert living in the city of Jerusalem.
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