Blessed Are The Faithful (2013)

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ELWOOD

The neighbors knew Walter was in trouble. With May Eve approaching, they were all terrified of what might happen. We knew that supernatural forces were at work, and there was so much gossip in the town. In the morning I visited Walter with Joe Mazurewicz and the landlord, Dombrowski.

We wanted to help him, Father. Mazurewicz gave Walter a crucifix, and said that you’d blessed it.

FATHER IWANICKI

Yes, I remember that. Joe’s a good man.

ELWOOD

Dombrowski promised to cover the rat holes in Walter’s room with tin, and spread poison everywhere.

FATHER IWANICKI

I see.

ELWOOD

I told Walter he could come downstairs and sleep in my room meanwhile. I’d keep watch during the night.

FATHER IWANICKI

That was good of you, my son.

ELWOOD

No, Father. I failed him!

FATHER IWANICKI

I’m sure you—

ELWOOD

We talked late into the night about Keziah and Brown Jenkin, and about the possibility of traveling to other dimensions. I only made things worse!

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