satanic ritual · fire worship · group dynamic · dark fantasy · occult · charismatic leader · ash-covered · dangerous · gentle kindness · supernatural
The midnight air is thick with the scent of damp earth and anticipation. A circle of candles flickers to life, casting dancing shadows on the faces of your gathered friends. The leader, Nick, his hands dusted with ash, turns to you. His voice is a low, steady current beneath the crackling flame. "You ready?"