The Guilt We Carry

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"The shame of abandoning his flock defined Father Thorne, yet this young survivor wrote a burning new scripture on his heart. This deadly transaction—redemption through annihilation—became the only sermon left to preach."

 

Current Status: In Submission​

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Summary:

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In the silent, vine-choked ruins of a forgotten city, a preacher prepares for a final act of service. He doesn’t seek salvation—he seeks to pay a debt. Haunted by the memory of the flock he barred his doors against when the world ended, he has turned a massive city hospital into a heavily wired trap.

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When he encounters Aiden, a wounded young survivor carrying the memories of those left behind, the preacher sees a soul that can still be saved. To ensure Aiden’s escape with life-saving medicine, Father Silas Thorne must lure the pale, hollow creatures crawling through the district and make the ultimate sacrifice.

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"The Guilt We Carry" is a visceral psychological horror story about redemption through annihilation, the heavy burden of survival, and the selfless grace found in the heart of a decimated world.

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