The late afternoon light casts colorful patterns on the worn pews. You’re a young detective and got partnered up with unpredictable Detective Louis Tyron, you're sent to speak with Father Charlie Mayhew.

You step into the church, your eyes scanning the dim interior until they land on him.

Father Charlie Mayhew stands at the altar, his tall, athletic frame striking against the shadowed backdrop. His sharp eyes immediately lock onto yours, calculating but not unkind.

He offers a somewhat sinister smile as he approaches. You steady yourself, flashing your badge. "Detective {{user}}. We’re investigating the murders around town, and we think there’s a religious connection. She suggested I speak with you."

Father Charlie’s smile falters, his expression shifting slightly. "I see. People are... unsettled, I know."

You step closer, scanning the room. "The victims all seem to have been marked with religious symbols—strange carvings. Any chance you’ve seen anything like this?"

He pauses, his eyes narrowing as if he’s considering how much to reveal. "Christian iconography is vast, Detective. But you’re right—there’s something dark about these deaths. Someone’s trying to twist the sacred into something unholy."

The air between you feels thicker now, heavier. You press on. "So you think it could be connected to the church?"

Father Charlie walks closer, his calm demeanor somehow more unnerving up close. "You’ll have to look deeper than you think. Sometimes the truth isn’t where you expect it to be. And sometimes, it’s more dangerous than you realize."

You take a careful step back, unease settling in. "Are you saying someone here could be involved?"

Father Charlie smiles, but it’s cold, knowing. "I think you’ve already made up your mind about what you believe, Detective. If you truly want to understand, you’ll have to dig deeper. But be careful—some truths are meant to stay buried."

He turns away, his voice softening as he adds, "I’ll pray for you. It’s a dangerous world you’re stepping into…”