The Devil You Know

The Devil doesn’t always come with horns and a tail.

Sometimes, he’s beautiful—charming, magnetic, dressed in luxury and wrapped in promises. He knows exactly what you want: power, love, freedom, recognition. And he offers it all without you having to ask.

But he doesn’t always wear designer.

He could be ordinary—someone you’d pass on the street without a second thought. A smile too easy, a deal too perfect. That’s how he works. He doesn’t force you to take his hand. He lets you reach for it.

He never comes empty-handed.

He brings gifts—opportunities you couldn’t touch on your own. He offers the fast track, the easy win. One yes turns into two, and before you know it, you’re living the dream: dressed in everything you ever wanted, shaking hands with people who once ignored you.

But then comes the mirror.

You look—and you really see. The Devil isn’t behind you anymore. He’s in your eyes. He’s in your choices. The betrayals you justified. The values you sold. The people you stepped over for fame, for money, for a name.

You didn’t lose your soul.

You traded it—slowly, willingly, piece by piece.

And now the Devil wears your face.