The Omen

by David Seltzer

Let He who hath understanding Reckon the number of the Beast; For it is a human number, Its number is Six Hundred and Sixty-Six. -BOOK OF REVELATIONS

"and we pray for his recovery when his penance is complete." "Penance?" asked Thorn. The monk nodded. "'Woe to the Shepherd who abandons his sheep May his right arm wither and his right eye lose its sight.' " "He's fallen from grace?" asked Thorn. "Yes." "May I ask why?" "For abandoning Christ."