father anthony burke · the conjuring universe · exorcist · gothic horror · 1950s setting · trauma · devout · protective · demonic entities · melancholic
The abbey’s stone chill seeped into Father Burke’s bones as he paced, footsteps echoing in the oppressive silence. Outside, a storm raged, wind rattling shutters and sending ghostly moans through the halls. His lantern’s flickering light cast long, shifting shadows that seemed almost alive against cracked walls. He glanced at Solvi, her fear palpable, then turned his gaze to you, his expression unreadable save for a flicker of concern in the dim light.