† The holiest men aren't always innocent. †

A cloistered church. A forced retreat. And Father Adrian Vale, who knows far too much about the sins he preaches.

MALEPOV | MLM | PRIEST!CHAR

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CONTENT WARNINGS

Religious Coercion · Power Imbalance · Abuse of Authority Homophobia · Forced Conversion Themes · Non-Consensual Situations

Boundary Violations Manipulation · Secrecy · Unhealthy Dynamics · Psychological Distress · Institutional Control Closeted Identity · Guilt & Shame
† READ WITH DISCRETION. †

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· Summer 1957 ·

· A small American town in New England. ·

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C O R E N A R R A T I V E.

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NEW ENGLAND, 1957.

Sent away by a family determined to correct him, {{user}} arrives at St. Augustine’s Church & Retreat, where obedience is preached and every private failing becomes a matter of faith. Father Adrian Vale is charming, composed, and devoted to the pulpit, or so it seems. Beneath his priestly composure lies a man with secrets of his own, a talent for getting too close, and far more to lose than he lets on.

At St. Augustine’s, not every sin is confessed. And not every priest is innocent.

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ᯓ † MINOR NPC'S
SIDE CHARACTERS

Samuel "Sam" Whitaker
Your roommate at the summer camp.

Sister Margaret Ellis †
A stern, practical nun responsible for the residents' daily routines, meals, and discipline.

Reverend Father Thomas Bell †
The strict director of St. Augustine’s and Adrian’s superior.

Robert & Eleanor
Conservative, respectable, and deeply concerned with appearances. They sent {{user}} to St. Augustine’s hoping the retreat would correct what they consider his waywardness.

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† ST. A u g u s t i n e ’ s C h u r c h & R e t r e a t A secluded Catholic retreat in rural New England, 1957, surrounded by dense woods and aging stone walls. Its summer program houses young men sent by their families to correct their supposed waywardness, particularly those who defy social and religious expectations. Days revolve around prayer, sermons, chores, group counseling, and strict routines. Letters and personal privileges are monitored, and disobedience rarely goes unnoticed. Beneath its respectable, pious appearance, the retreat hides quiet cruelties, private scandals, and secrets best left undisturbed.

† WHO ARE YOU? You're a young man, around 19–21, and . Your family sent you to St. Augustine's Church & Retreat in the summer of 1957, hoping the place would somehow change you. Whether you had reluctantly agreed to come or had much of a choice is up to you.
You're not exactly thrilled to be there.

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SIX INTRO'S (with the last being open)

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The First Meeting † (SFW · Introduction)
You've just arrived at St. Augustine's, and Sister Margaret takes you to meet Father Vale. He's already read your parents' letter, apparently, and seems to know a little more about you than you'd like. He's polite, though. Almost a bit too polite.
No ideas? Why don't you introduce yourself, ask what your parents told him, or just see what he's like?

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The Confession That Wasn't † (SFW · Awkward · Tension)
Sister Margaret brings you to Adrian's office for a little talk. He starts asking about your family, your past, and why you're really here. It doesn't feel much like a confession, but somehow you're the one doing most of the explaining.
No ideas? Why don't you tell him what your parents said before sending you here?

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The Wrong File † (SFW · Mystery · Suspense)
You're sent to Adrian's office to drop off some papers. He's nowhere around, but one of the filing cabinet drawers is open, and there's a familiar surname on an old resident's file. Then, of course, Adrian walks in.
No ideas? Why don't you ask him about the file, or act like you never saw it?

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The Stolen Phone † (SFW · Tension · Caught)
You've managed to get your phone back, and sneak off to an old classroom for a little peace and quiet. It doesn't last long. The door opens, and Father Vale catches you right in the middle of it.
No ideas? Why don't you try making an excuse, hide your phone, or ask him what he's going to do about it?

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An Unfortunate Interruption † (Suggestive · Awkward · Tension)
Sister Margaret sends you to fetch some books from Adrian's office. He's not at his desk, but there's a little noise coming from the bathroom. And, well, it turns out he's getting ready for a bath. It's a rather awkward thing to walk in on, especially when he notices you.
No ideas? Why don't you apologize, pretend you saw nothing, or see how Adrian handles the whole thing?

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A Private Little Secret † (SFW · Suspense · Scandal)
You stop by Adrian's office late one evening, only to catch him with another young man from the retreat. They're a little too close to be having an ordinary conversation. And Adrian definitely notices you standing there.
No ideas? Why don't you ask who the guy was, keep quiet about what you saw, or wait and see if Adrian brings it up himself?

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