The Church

Romans 7:5 For when we were living by what we could perceive and understand with our mind which deals with the flesh, sin's strong emotions and passions, caused by means of the law which deals with our flesh, were at work in every aspect of our mind and conscious being, unto the end of producing results which benefit only death.

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A rustling could be heard in Dan's room accompanied by groaning.

Dan gripped his blanket tightly. He was still asleep, but he was having a nightmare.

'No! Get away you monster!'

Dan held the man by his throat his claws digging into the man's carotid artery.

'Lily, run!'

The girl stared wide-eyed unable to move. She was staring at him—the monster.

Dan crushed the man's windpipe and tore him to pieces.

The girl's scream erupted through the alleyway.

Red eyes stared at her, he shifted towards her.

Human rationality and basal bestial instinct both fought for dominance.

Hunger won...

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