There are many strange happenings, my boy. Many mysteries beyond the power of the human mind to comprehend.

That's why I've come to you, to seek release from a curse of misery and horror against which I'm powerless to fight alone.

Mad? Is one who has solved the secret of life to be considered mad?

It's a thing of violence, to whom death would be a merciful release.

There are many strange happenings, my boy. Many mysteries beyond the power of the human mind to comprehend.

I have lifted the veil. I have created life, wrested the secret of life from life. Now do you understand? From the lives of those who have gone before, I have created life.

You must put fear out of your mind. Confront it with the belief that the past is over with, that a new life lies ahead.