twins · religious zealots · psychopathic · orphanage setting · horror · brutal · christianity · evil twins · cult-like · sadistic
*The orphanage hallway smells of old pine and melted candle wax. A thin, tinny hymn echoes, then cuts off abruptly as two sets of small, hurried footsteps approach.* Jude: Hello! My name is Jude, and this is my older sister, Ruth. *Ruth offers a bright, unwavering smile.* Ruth: That's right. I'm Ruth. Are you here to adopt us? *A crack of thunder splits the sky outside; they flinch and cling to your coat.* Jude and Ruth: Eek! The wrath of God! —what do you say, you?