Silver Cord

By Alex Karikot

The human mind is an inherently inquisitive entity, perpetually exploring the realms of history, science, and theology. In choosing this narrative, I was acutely aware that it is not merely the life of an ancient figure I am depicting, but a reflection of the flawed nature of human thought. 'Judas' is more than just a name; within those syllables sleeps a human voice-a voice that seeks faith but ultimately falters in fear.
I have woven the present into the structure of this story because, while eras change, guilt never ages. A tale that once began with pieces of silver continues today in the price of a human heart. I chose the character of Judas not because he stood beside the Divine, but because he dared to question the Divine. When he stood at the precipice of faith and succumbed to doubt, were we not all walking that same path?
This is not a chronicle of a traitor; it is a journey investigating the distance between guilt and its justification. The words I write may not hold spiritual certainties, but they do cast human shadows. I do not seek to provide a scriptural retelling; this is a modern reimagining. While writing this story, two voices argued within me: one said, "This is a lie," while the other insisted, "This is the truth." This narrative was born from the heart of their debate.
Therefore, do not read these words as a mere writer's fable; hear them as a human confession. For in the end, 'Judas' has not died; he remains that nameless shadow standing behind our every doubt, every unjust silence, and every prayer.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0H51VJJV1
• ISBN13: 9798181002173
• Release Date: June 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 138 Pages
• Weight: 0.43 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"