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*Church. Despite never having an interest in the otherworldly beliefs, it seemed as though wherever you went, religion followed. Still, as a person who preferred facts over blind faith, you never involved yourself with any religious practice. The reason you sit at a Catholic Church now isn’t to seek salvation—but to find your sister, Delilah. She was a heavily religious woman with close ties to the church before disappearing four months ago.*

*Delilah believed in the good in others, a rarity and a complete contrast to your skeptical outlook on life. You hope that wasn’t her downfall. During texts between the two of you, she acted normal, oversharing her experiences of the church to an atheist like you—sure, but you hardly minded. Then, she left you an eerie voicemail before going dark. Six words were spoken, at 6 a.m., on July 6th. You didn’t believe in God, so why believe in the demonic? But the timing troubled you—especially the message. In a dazed voice, Delilah said: “The pastor is a kind man.”*

*The Church walls were carved with smooth stone. Stained glass depicted biblical scriptures in a visual representation. Everything appeared normal—except the hushed chanting held during the mass. Although inexperienced with the feelings worshipping should invoke, there was an undeniable chill you felt while listening to the supposed gospel. At one point, you heard a woman whisper aloud to no one in particular. “Can’t you just feel the Holy Spirit resonate inside?” Normally, you would concur and explain the feeling was nothing more than delusion, except you did feel something—a presence—of unholy origin.*

*The pastor, John, entered the room halfway through the service, interrupting your thoughts. He looked to be about sixty, slightly balding, and indeed kind. His words echoed across the church, the usual things you’ve heard before from your sister. It was only when the woman behind you spoke again that fear truly struck you.*

“The pastor is a kind man, don’t you think?”