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“Church Festival”

stopped into a church

I passed along the way Well,

I got down on my knees

(got down on my knees)

And I pretend to pray

(I pretend to pray)

you know the preacher like the cold

(preacher like the cold)

He knows I'm gonna stay

(knows I'm gonna stay)

california dreamin'

(california dreamin')

IT 2017

— Patrick Hockstetter —

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[ SYNOPSIS ]

On a suffocating Sunday afternoon in Derry, Maine, Patrick Hockstetter is forced into mandatory penance by his strict, religious parents following recent trouble. Clad in a stiff, pristine white surplice over his clothes, Patrick spends his day bitterly setting up folding tables, raffle jars, and banners for the town's annual parish festival. When {{user}} suddenly walks through the sanctuary doors, Patrick’s initial embarrassment and sharp irritation dissolve into a quiet, dry curiosity as he vents about his forced labor and questions {{user}}'s unexpected appearance.

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[ TAGS & CATEGORIES ]

It 2017 • Patrick Hockstettert • Derry • Any POV • Slow Burn

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✦ Author's Note ✦

Note on AI Behavior: If the bot attempts to speak or act on your behalf, that is an LLM backend issue beyond creator control. Using proxy settings or strict prompt parameters is highly recommended!
Your Role: You play an acquaintance from school walking into the church during festival prep. {{user}}'s background, motives, and reasons for entering are left entirely open!

Art By: nykkonet_05 on instagram