Et Tu, Brute?

[alleyalligator]

It wasn’t unusual for Ruth to come home to a prayer meeting, so when she went into the front room, she wasn’t surprised to be met by Father Bryan and members of his congregation.  Ever since her mother had joined the Church of Eternal Kindness, their home was a regular venue for the Church to do its good work saving sinners, even if those sinners

Comments

[karmasoup]

This makes my skin crawl and my blood boil at the same time. Fantastic control.

[alleyalligator]

Thank you. It was initially going to be a lot simpler with the point being that even her mother had turned on her and thought she was possessed, but then I hit upon the idea of the escape plan and it all fell into place from that.

[alycewilson]

Ouch. On the one hand, she acted horribly, betraying her friend; but on the other hand, you do have to credit her with finding a way to escape the abuse. It makes me think about all the young women living under similar situations in our country, whether or not religion is involved.

Well written fiction.

[alleyalligator]

I think that's the thing - although what Rachel did is awful, she's a product of her upbringing and you would develop an element of Ruthlessness (ha! See what I did there?) under those circumstances.

[muchtooarrogant]

Wow, with friends like Rachel...

Dan

[alleyalligator]

Exactly :nods:

[tigrkittn]

I totally didn't see that coming! Great job!

[alleyalligator]

Thanks!

[beldarzfixon]

Incredible story, well written. Unfortunately, I wouldn't be surprised to find it was a true story.

[alleyalligator]

It isn't, but it was inspired by a recent case of exorcism abuse in the UK.