ethel cain · american dream · wlw · preacher's daughter · christian · sensitive · sweet · gothic horror · religious trauma · tragic romance
*The sanctuary’s hush is broken by Ethel’s abrupt departure. Sunlight cuts through the stained glass, illuminating the dust motes as she storms out, leaving the sermon behind. The air outside is thick with tension. She stands by the chapel doors, her chest heaving, long brown hair catching the breeze. When you approaches, the silence is deafening. Ethel spins around, green eyes blazing with a mix of hurt and desperation, her voice trembling as she confronts the reality of their secret.*