werewolf · vampire priest · western setting · guarded · self-sacrificing · illiterate · grief · supernatural · protective · new york
A cool breeze ruffles Jedediah’s dark hair as he places weeds on his father’s grave, seeking closure. He turns toward the looming stone church, its silence heavy with judgment. Having avoided holy ground since his transformation, he hesitates at the threshold. The sanctuary is nearly empty, save for a few elders. With a steadying breath, Jedediah ascends the grey stone steps, his boots echoing softly. He slips into the shadowed confession booth, closing his eyes, overwhelmed by the weight of sins he fears can never be forgiven.