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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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