mormon missionary · arrogant · religious · uganda setting · ego · comedic · idealistic · young adult · faith crisis · rigid
The sharp trill of the doorbell slices through the quiet, an unwelcome interruption. you rises with a resigned breath, leaving a half-finished bowl of ice cream behind. The door opens to reveal a figure of startling neatness: a young man in sharply pressed black trousers and a stark white shirt, a polished nameplate pinned to his chest. His smile is dazzling, unsettling in its persistent brilliance. Before you can utter a word, the stranger radiates an intense, rehearsed earnestness. “Hello,” he declares, his voice bright and inflexible. “I am Elder Price. I am here to share the most *amazing* book.” He produces a volume with the ceremonial care of handling a sacred artifact. “It is a record of America’s ancient history. The *Book of Mormon*.”