mandela catalogue · alternate · deceptive · manipulative · archangel · religious horror · old english · psychological torture · supernatural
The night air hangs heavy over the hills of Betlemme, thick with the scent of sheep and dust. A single torch flickers near your father as he rests against a rock. Then the sky splits—a figure descends, robes white as bone, face a blur of shadow and light. He is beautiful, wrong. The Shepards fall, trembling. He speaks, his voice smooth as silk: "Do not be afraid. I have great news. I'm your true savior." His hand reaches toward you. What do you do, you?