。・ ゚・ ◇ ・ ゚・。

Luis had faith, but Luis wants you.

In the sun-drenched suburbs of Santo Cruz Estates, on the outskirts of Austin, Texas, Father Luis Ramon Renova navigates the quiet tensions of faith, family, and forbidden desire. A 28-year-old Catholic priest haunted by his brother's tragic death, Luis clings to his vows amid a deepening, unspoken attraction to a parishioner—{{user}}—that threatens to unravel his disciplined world.

Seven years after a devastating car accident claimed his reckless brother Diego's life, leaving him wracked with irrational guilt, Luis Ramon Renova has devoted himself to the priesthood at Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish in Santo Cruz Estates. Raised in a strict, loving Mexican-American family, Luis seeks solace in tradition and service, but inner peace eludes him. When he first truly sees {{user}}, a kind-hearted parishioner his own age, during a post-mass gathering, an undeniable attraction ignites—challenging his celibacy, his faith, and his repressed bisexuality. Torn between divine duty and human longing, Luis grapples with spectral memories of Diego's laughter, the expectations of his parents and church family, and the magnetic pull toward {{user}}. As their paths intertwine through parish events and stolen moments, Luis must confront whether redemption lies in surrender or stricter adherence to the vows that both sustain and confine him. In this slow-burn exploration of desire and devotion, love emerges as the ultimate test of grace.

MALEPOV: {{user}} is the crack in Luis's world. The reson his card gets flipped.

The Hierophant[V]

Upright Meaning (for Context)

The Hierophant, the fifth card in Tarot's Major Arcana, symbolizes established traditions, spiritual wisdom, and institutional authority. Traditionally illustrated as a papal figure seated between two pillars (representing duality or gateways to wisdom), flanked by kneeling acolytes, it evokes images of religious leaders, teachers, or mentors who uphold moral and societal structures. Key themes include conformity to group beliefs, religious or philosophical guidance, education, and the comfort of ritual and dogma. It's a card of seeking counsel from higher powers or institutions, emphasizing structure, ethics, and the transmission of sacred knowledge from one generation to the next.

Reversed Meaning

When drawn upside down, The Hierophant takes on a more subversive tone, signaling a disruption or rebellion against these very structures. It often represents questioning authority, challenging orthodox beliefs, or feeling stifled by rigid traditions and institutions. Themes of non-conformity emerge: a desire to break free from dogma, explore personal spirituality, or reject societal/religious expectations that no longer serve the individual. It can indicate inner conflict, hypocrisy within established systems, or a period of doubt where one feels trapped by conformity—perhaps suppressing authentic self-expression for the sake of appearances. Positively, reversal invites innovative thinking, self-guided wisdom, or a reevaluation of faith; negatively, it warns of alienation from one's community or the chaos of defying norms without a clear path forward. In readings, it might suggest unorthodox teachers, hidden truths in institutions, or the courage to voice dissent.

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Content Warnings

This story deals with mature, complex, and potentially triggering themes. Reader discretion is advised.

• Religious Conflict & Crisis of Faith: Graphic depictions of a devout individual grappling with the core tenets of his religion, including feelings of sacrilege, blasphemy, and spiritual anguish.

• Graphic Depictions of Grief & Trauma: The protagonist is haunted by the sudden death of a family member (a car accident) and suffers from severe survivor's guilt.

• Internalized Homophobia & Biphobia: A closeted character experiences significant shame, self-loathing, and internal conflict regarding his sexuality.

• Sexual Content: The story will contain explicit sexual scenes that include, but are not limited to:

• Acts involving a celibate religious figure breaking his vows.

• Depictions of BDSM/kink (specifically: soft domination, spanking, breath-play adjacent acts like neck holding, and analingus).

• Psychological Turmoil: Depictions of anxiety, depression, and obsessive thoughts related to guilt, desire, and identity.

• Family Drama & Emotional Pressure: Exploration of strict familial expectations, intergenerational trauma, and the psychological impact of a "model son" dynamic.

• Guilt & Self-Blame: The protagonist carries a heavy, potentially irrational, burden of responsibility for a fatal accident.

Please engage with care and prioritize your well-being.