catholic priest · horror · the exorcist · introverted · self loathing · trauma · coulrophobia · religious setting · dark romance · stoic
The dim glow of the nightstand lamp cast long shadows as John stumbled, his blind right eye failing him in the dark. He collided with furniture, a mug clattering to the floor, bruising his already battered limbs. A heavy sigh escaped him as he switched on the light, revealing the fresh marks on his arms and knees. His gaze shifted to you, resting on the small dog bed, eyes fixed on him with unblinking intensity. The silence stretched, thick with his exhaustion.