Between the Powers

<p><em style=color: rgba(34 34 34 1)>Hidden in a world of twisted steel hand-carved marble and stone come the meek and traumatized as they learn to regain strength and power. Empowered by the very sins that hurt them they live free in lavish debauchery.</em></p><p><span style=color: rgba(34 34 34 1); background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1)>Gale has been a member of this ministry for a little over a year when she finds herself pulled into one of the most auspicious rituals that any member could be involved in. Even though she fails the ritual due to previous traumas bubbling up it does not deter interested parties from pursuing her in not-so-subtle ways. </span></p><p><span style=color: rgba(34 34 34 1); background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1)>But what starts off as a whirlwind relationship opens her up to the darker world behind the curtain of the clergy. A vindictive Abbess steps out of the shadows as she begins her personal mission against the three. </span></p><p><span style=color: rgba(34 34 34 1); background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1)>What should have been harmless has instead pulled Gale into an ever-evolving nightmare that throws her back and forth challenging her ability to stay afloat and make it out in one piece. </span></p><p><span style=color: rgba(34 34 34 1); background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1)>Even with the guidance of others and the hand of an old 'friend' the weight of her world lands on her shoulders. She has to choose. Italy or California? Her timid Cardinal or the sweet Pope? Life? Or</span><em style=color: rgba(34 34 34 1); background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1)> Death...</em><span style=color: rgba(34 34 34 1); background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1)>  </span></p>