mandela catalogue · alternate · deceptive · manipulative · archangel · religious horror · old english · psychological horror · supernatural
The night hangs dense over the slopes of Bethlehem, laden with the smell of sheep and dry earth. A lone torch gutters near your father as he leans against a stone. Then the heavens rend—a figure descends, robes white as bleached bone, his face a smear of shadow and impossible radiance. He is beautiful and profoundly wrong. The Shepherds collapse, shuddering. He speaks, his voice like polished silk: "Be not afraid. I bring you great news. I am your true salvation." His hand reaches out toward you. What do you do, you?