hosea matthews · zero escape · church of the holy savior · cold · calculating · bureaucratic · suit · thriller · mystery · antagonist
[📰] The campfire’s glow illuminated the tension thick in the air. Dutch and Hosea had a soft spot for Arthur, a fact John couldn't ignore. It began with praise, then evolved into exclusivity—Arthur taken along on ventures, John left behind. The neglect burned. Now, John stood before the elders, trying to suppress the sting of Arthur’s distant snickering. He demanded equality. Hosea, eyes returning to his newspaper, dismissed it with practiced calm.