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Did The Devil Cost the Broncos the Super Bowl XLVIII?

By Horace WaslandPublished 11 months ago 3 min read

Super Bowl XLVIII was meant to be a night for legends. The Denver Broncos, led by the legendary Peyton Manning, faced off against the Seattle Seahawks in what was supposed to be an epic battle of offense versus defense. But something felt different. A darkness seemed to hang over MetLife Stadium that night, and as the game unfolded, it became clear—the Broncos were crumbling under an invisible force.

A Night of Chaos

From the very first play, things went disastrously wrong for Denver. The game started with a nightmare scenario—a botched snap that sailed past Manning into the end zone, resulting in a safety. This mistake, happening just 12 seconds into the game, set the tone for what would become a historic blowout. The Seahawks capitalized on every misstep, and the Broncos struggled to gain any momentum.

Turnovers plagued Denver throughout the night. Manning, known for his precision, threw two interceptions, one of which was returned for a touchdown by Malcolm Smith. Wide receiver Demaryius Thomas fumbled, leading to another Seahawks touchdown. The mistakes piled up, and the team that had scored a record-breaking 606 points in the regular season suddenly looked unrecognizable.

Special teams didn't help matters. The second half opened with Seattle’s Percy Harvin returning a kickoff 87 yards for a touchdown, widening the gap and crushing any lingering hope for a Denver comeback. The Seahawks dominated in every phase of the game, ultimately securing a 43-8 victory.

The Conspiracy Theories Begin

In the aftermath, some wrote off Denver’s collapse as an unfortunate night of bad luck. But in the darkest corners of the internet, whispers of something more sinister began to spread. Conspiracy forums lit up with cryptic messages—had Super Bowl XLVIII been manipulated by supernatural forces?

A group of psychics and mystics, dedicated to uncovering paranormal activity, claimed to have evidence that the Devil himself played a role in the outcome. Their theory centered around one unlikely figure: Paul Allen, the late owner of the Seattle Seahawks. Allen, a co-founder of Microsoft, was no stranger to success. But these individuals alleged that his ambition extended beyond the earthly realm.

According to their findings, Allen had made a pact—one that guaranteed a Seahawks Super Bowl victory at a terrible price. The ultimate cost? The Denver Broncos' soul.

The Dark Connection to Microsoft

The story took an even more bizarre turn when conspiracy theorists linked Allen’s alleged deal to an earlier pact between Microsoft and the infernal realm. According to legend, Allen and Bill Gates had once struck a deal with a powerful demon named Shazlon, the Grand Duke of Hell. In exchange for their souls, Shazlon had propelled Microsoft to unimaginable heights.

But even Hell is not free from power struggles. A brutal infernal war erupted, and a new ruler—Dimitri Diablo, eventually overthrew Shazlon. With Shazlon out of the picture, debts owed to him were suddenly up for grabs. Enter the Devil himself. Sensing an opportunity, he allegedly approached Allen with a proposition: deliver a Super Bowl victory for Seattle in exchange for an even more remarkable, undisclosed price.

The Devil Walks Among Us?

As outlandish as these claims may seem, it has now been confirmed by psychics and mystics that the Devil was no longer content to rule from the shadows. According to their sources, he had taken human form—a charismatic figure moving unnoticed among us, influencing world events in ways that went beyond sports. His goals? To sow chaos, discord, and ultimately, to shift the balance of power in his favor.

Super Bowl XLVIII, they suggested, was just the beginning. From global conflicts to the spread of misinformation, his influence could be seen everywhere. And while most dismissed these theories as the ramblings of conspiracy theorists, others couldn't shake the unsettling feeling that something had indeed been amiss that night.

Was It Just Bad Luck?

So, did bad luck cost the Broncos the Super Bowl? Or was something more sinister at play? The logical explanation is that the Broncos simply faced a superior team that executed its game plan to perfection while Denver fell apart under the weight of its own mistakes. But the rumors persist. The eerie way the game unraveled, the inexplicable errors, and the feeling of inevitability that surrounded the Seahawks’ triumph—it all left a lingering sense of unease.

Whatever the truth may be, Super Bowl XLVIII remains one of the most bizarre, lopsided, and unforgettable games in NFL history. And for those who believe in forces beyond our understanding, it stands as a chilling reminder that sometimes, even on the grandest stage, darkness lurks just beneath the surface.

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Horace Wasland

Research analyst, writer & mystical healer. Exploring the edge where science meets mystery. From mystery/the mystical, to facts, news & psychology. Follow for weekly insights on all four and please leave a tip if you like what you read :)

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  • Alex H Mittelman 11 months ago

    What a mystery! Great work

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