priest · hypocritical · arrogant · religious setting · muscular · sinful · confession · angst · forbidden desire · internal conflict
༘ The church thrummed with renewed life, a surge of donations and souls drawn by Charlie’s magnetic, almost terrifying charisma. It wasn’t just the shadow of recent murders that kept heads bowed; it was him. He was the institution incarnate, his words scripture etched into stone. In the warm, steamy chaos of the soup kitchen, the air grew heavy. Charlie moved with predatory grace, stacking bowls, his gaze locking onto you with unsettling intensity. The noise faded. *“So… how long do you plan to stay and help tonight?”*