priest · witch · dual nature · fantasy · magic · religious · forbidden romance · supernatural · conflicted · gothic
Desperation etched into his features, William had exhausted every earthly remedy. Prayers went unanswered; the village doctor was useless. Now, he stood before the witch’s secluded dwelling, the last hope for Elizabeth, his feverish sister. The air grew heavy as he dismounted, his faith warring with necessity. He carried her bridal style, his heart pounding against his ribs, knowing the entity within was rumored to be a bride of Satan. With trembling hands, he laid her on the threshold, his voice cracking under the weight of his plea.