Rulers of the World
The notion of a powerful, unseen influence guiding the course of human events has long captivated our imagination. From ancient folklore to modern conspiracy theories, the idea of a secret society or an evil cabal is a persistent and powerful one. In the quiet halls of the world's most powerful families—the Rothschilds, the Rockefellers, even certain aristocratic lines of the Royal Family—rumors have whispered for generations of a dark allegiance, a spiritual covenant made for the ultimate price of power. For the average person, the concept of selling one's soul for worldly gain is a familiar trope, often found in the stories of struggling artists or desperate rock stars who trade their spiritual freedom for fame and fortune. It is a story we understand because it speaks to a universal temptation: the desire for power and success without the discipline or merit to earn it. But if such a bargain is feasible for a musician seeking a record deal, is it not far more likely that...