“THE CHURCH IN THE WOODS: A Fictional Horror Story!” #WeirdDarkness #ThrillerThursday
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What was the protagonist's reaction to the statue he found in the congregation room?
He was horrified and the statue's appearance confirmed his suspicions about the church's twisted beliefs. The statue depicted a creature with a man's and a dog's features, three fingers, and a third eye on its forehead.
Why did Victoria's mother cut off her own finger?
To remove the ring, which was a key to the congregation room and a symbol of her allegiance to the church's faith. She was banished and wanted to sever all ties with the church.
What did the old woman reveal about Lanius and Marcus's connection?
Lanius, the White Eye of Time, was fascinated with Marcus and had been using him as a vessel through time, possessing his younger self and controlling his actions to prepare for its rebirth.
Why did Marcus decide to shoot his younger self at the end?
To break the cycle of Lanius' possession and prevent the creature from realizing its plan. Marcus recognized that his younger self was the vessel Lanius needed to be reborn and understood that it was the only way to stop it.
What was the church's real reason for hiring Marcus?
The church needed a legitimate reason to get Marcus out to the secluded location. They wanted him to be part of a ritual involving Lanius, who was fascinated with him and planned to possess his younger self.
What did the old woman ask Marcus to do to help save Victoria?
To steal Terence's ring, which was a key to the congregation room, and bring it to her so she could conduct a ceremony to dispel their ritual and save Victoria from giving birth to Lanius.
Why did Victoria break down and refuse to talk to Marcus initially?
She was upset with Marcus for prying about the father of her child, feeling that he was overstepping and putting her in an uncomfortable position.
What did the old woman reveal about Victoria's father?
The Reverend was Victoria's stepfather. Her real father had been involved in the church, and the Reverend had drugged Victoria and impregnated her to use her as a vessel for Lanius.
How did Marcus finally gain access to the congregation room?
He used Victoria's finger, which had been cut off to remove her ring, to unlock the door. The old woman had instructed him on how to do this.
What was the significance of the inverted crosses seen on the walls and robes?
The inverted crosses were a symbol of the church's twisted faith, indicating their alignment with dark, malevolent forces and their rejection of traditional religious symbols.
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