Chapter 11: A Dangerous Sanctuary
The Silver Cross Father Gabriel stands in the middle of the aisle, holding the silver cross high between…
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Chapter 12: The Tightening Net
The Floor Plans The loud knock rattles the wood again, making my heart stop. Julian reacts without making…
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Chapter 13: Unholy Devotion
The Escape Plan Julian rushes to my side, kneeling beside the porcelain basin on the floor. He holds…
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Chapter 14: The Interrogation
The Parlor Two hours after morning mass, Sister Kira walks into my bedroom without knocking. Her face is…
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Chapter 15: Midnight Vows
The Note in the Prayer Book Julian does not flinch at Gabriel’s words. He steps closer to the…
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Chapter 16: The Betrayal
The Rafters Julian reacts in a second. He pulls me off his lap, grabs my habit from the…
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Chapter 17: Exposed Secrets
The Iron Door Breaks The iron lock snaps with a sharp, terrifying crack. The heavy cellar door swings…
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Chapter 18: Locked Away
The Iron Bars Sister Kira grabs my upper arm with a painful grip, yanking me out of the…
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Chapter 19: The Escape through the Flames
The Striking Blow Julian turns the heavy iron key in the lock, and the cell door swings open…
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Chapter 20: Beyond the Vows
The Final Barrier Father Gabriel steps right into our path, his face dark with soot and his eyes…