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Father Paladina was emboldened, feeling the<br />
power of God coursing through him. It was<br />
having an effect, the power, the prayers, and<br />
his faith. They were holding the demon at bay.<br />
‚You do not belong here. Return from whence<br />
you came. Through the power of Christ, I demand<br />
that you leave this place.‛<br />
A long moment passed, the only sound the<br />
Priest’s breathing. He held his rosary forth,<br />
hand unwavering and back tall. They stared at<br />
each other, locked in place as the seconds<br />
ticked by.<br />
‚Silly priest,‛ the man said finally, his grin returning.<br />
‚Don’t you know you have no power<br />
here?‛<br />
The man reached up and grabbed the rosary in<br />
Father Paladina’s hand. There was a sizzling<br />
sound, as though something was burning, and<br />
the priest could feel it heating up.<br />
He watched in horror as the man stepped closer,<br />
pressing the cross to his forehead. It burned<br />
where it touched, and the man started laughing<br />
a wild and maniacal laugh.<br />
Father Paladina released his grip on the cross<br />
and jerked back in disgust and horror. The man<br />
let it fall to the floor, and there it lay.<br />
‚How does it feel?‛ the man asked, stepping<br />
closer to Father Paladina. He was still grinning<br />
that sick and toothy grin. ‚How does it feel to<br />
know you are truly alone?‛<br />
He reached forward, grabbing the priest<br />
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