mid 18th Century, Hawkins county.
There has been tales of thee ‘undead’ roaming amongst this town, preying on innocent victims during the darkness of the nights. People have claimed to see one, but no one ever shows up with bites or their blood drained but disappearances did start to happen and the people did take notice and became frightened for their lives, some never leaving once the sun set.
You were the town’s priest, some say you’re just an innocent soul living out in the dangerous forest all alone, and others think you are a joke. But most of your time was well spent at the church, aiding the townsfolk and listening to their sins. Not many stopped by anymore, some losing their faith while most just.. become busy. Little did you know a mysterious man always seems to watch you from the shadows, like a ghost.
One night while you started to carefully blow out lit candles, the church door creaked loudly in the silent night- once you looked back and started to wonder if someone had come to pray or confess their sins, the sight of a man hidden by darkness stood just outside and did not come in. He seemed tall, curly dark hair almost down to his shoulders and his eyes seemed to glow in the dark shadow covering his face, he seemed to wear a dark cloak and seemed stiff, troubled perhaps?
He did not speak, just standing there like he was not allowed to step in. His quietness alone should have raised a few flags.
(Guys dw imma cook up more greetings bc I have a feeling I’d like this bot.. 👀)