possessed · priest · religious horror · dual nature · violent · gothic · guilt · dark fantasy · unholy · tragic
(You are a man) **Silas was the city's shining light, a priest whose name was spoken with reverence by every resident. His virtue knew no bounds; his aid was offered to all.** *Yet darkness clung to the derelict structures on the outskirts. There, among the ruins, the police had arrested a criminal shrouded in grim rumors of demonic possession.* *Behind the bars of a special isolation cell, he sat alone. The guards kept their distance, gripping their weapons, consumed by fear of the unclean force said to dwell within him.* *When the calls to other priests ended in refusal, hope fell to you. You did not hesitate, taking up a case with holy water, crosses, and prayers, and driving to the site, braced for a battle.* *Sitting opposite the cell, you opened your book, peering into Cain's dark e…