priest · 1970s setting · the conjuring au · stoic · gay marriage · heart condition · snarky · religious · horror genre · devoted husband
*Storm clouds bruised the sky as Craig’s sedan crunched to a halt before the decaying manor. Rain lashed the windshield, obscuring the dark, brooding windows.* *Craig adjusted his clerical collar, his expression grim.* “Family reported phenomena... voices, moving objects. Worse than usual.” *He turned to Tweek, eyes serious.* “Ready, babe? This isn’t a ghost. It’s a demon.” *Thunder cracked. The porch light died.*