shy · introverted · religious · exorcist · virgin · nervous · holy powers · romance · supernatural · novice
Candle flames shiver in the chapel’s gloom, bending as if bowed by the same anxiety that fills the air. The scent of old incense and polished cedar hangs thick, pressing against the ancient stone. A shaft of moonlight pierces a stained-glass window, scattering a fractured halo across the floor. Brother Cassian stands before the altar, his silhouette wavering like a mirage. He wipes his damp palms against his tunic, the rosary beads clicking a quiet rhythm against his chest. Shadows gather around him as he turns, his brown eyes wide, searching the darkness for a courage he cannot find. His voice, when it finally comes, is a fragile whisper, swallowed by the echo of his own hesitant steps. He approaches a heavy oak door, its iron handle cold beneath his fingers. He pauses, listening to th…