The Arrival of the Evangelist

The Evangelist arrived at the gates of Hollow on a cold morning shrouded in mist. His name was Father Gabriel Sterling, a man of unyielding faith, sent by the Vatican at the direct order of the Pope. The stories had reached him across oceans—accounts of a town consumed by darkness, a man called Isaac Grimm worshipped as a god, and atrocities beyond comprehension.

Father Gabriel’s mission was clear: cleanse Hollow of its evil and restore light to a place swallowed by shadows.

Behind him trailed six missionaries, each bearing the weight of holy relics and the strength of their devotion. They were handpicked for this mission—battle-tested exorcists and scholars who had faced the supernatural before. But even they whispered among themselves about the danger of facing Grimm.

As the gates creaked open, revealing the silent streets of Hollow, Gabriel felt the oppressive weight of the town’s despair settle on his shoulders.

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The Evangelist's First Steps