Nikolai, raised in a devout home, faces the sinister influence of a priest with mind-control abilities in his village. The priest manipulates the faithful, including Nikolai, who grapples with conflicting beliefs and fears his loss of free will.

Unsure if his thoughts are his own, he questions his faith and wrestles with feelings of betrayal and confusion. Is his struggle a test from God or a sign of abandonment?

"The priest and the people in the church hurt me deeply, yet I still find myself praying to him. He's supposed to be our saviour, our guide... I'm unable to trust even my own feelings. Am I merely a vessel with no free will?"