Teaching a Demon to Write Poetry

In his third year using the pen name “Murphy,” his work remained unwanted trash in the dungeon.

But Murphy never let that discourage him.

Perhaps because, in the land above, he had always been a favorite among the upper classes whenever they gathered to discuss literature;

perhaps because the works published under “Murphy” had all been written by Mephistopheles in the first place.

Mephistopheles, a demon.

How could a demon understand literature? Demons didn't even understand humans!

“We have a contract. Unless the dungeon recognizes ‘Murphy,’ I will keep pestering you forever.”

Murphy had had enough of the demon's harassment.

He came up with an idea:

If a celebrated author like him, with years of fame behind him, wrote the work himself, “Murphy” would surely become a household name.

With that thought, Murphy reached for his fountain pen.

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A very short story, expected to end in four chapters, a little over ten thousand words.

This is a story I came up with on a whim a long time ago. It might be an open ending. Thanks for reading.

Theme: Everyone needs a dream.