Is Murder In The Cathedral A Novel Or A Play?

“Forgive me, Father… for I’m about to sin again.” "Get on your knees and take my cock like it’s your only salvation. Hold it like you held your rosary tight, desperate. Suck it like it’s the only prayer left to save your filthy soul." She’s temptation wrapped in innocence. And I’m a sinner beneath this collar. ~~~~~~ When Mia Voss escapes heartbreak and moves in with her grandmother, the last thing she expects is to fall for the man behind the altar. Reverend Thorne Maddox—quiet, composed, and dangerously handsome—sees right through her walls.And she sees what he's trying to hide.Their encounters are supposed to be innocent, church duties, quiet confessions, polite conversation. But glances linger too long. Words slip too close to sin. And when she falls into his arms… it stops being holy.In a town full of watching eyes and sacred vows, desire becomes the ultimate sin. But the deeper they fall, the harder it becomes to let go. Where salvation ends… temptation begins. ❕ ❕Trigger/Content Warnings:This story contains themes of religious conflict, age gap, power imbalance, sensual scenes, and morally gray decisions. Reader discretion is advised 100% Sex ❕

“Pose for the portrait, Anna,” her uncle commanded. To the world, Anna was a masterpiece—beautiful, flawless, and untouchable. But behind the luxury and perfect smiles, she was a prisoner. Her uncle controlled her life, using her image as a tool for influence and power, trapping her in a world she could not escape. Anna had given up on being saved… until he appeared. A man disguised as a priest, mysterious and dangerously compelling, stepped into her world like a forbidden secret wrapped in holy robes. From the moment they met, something inside Anna began to shift—curiosity, tension, and emotions she was never allowed to feel. But he was not what he seemed. He came with a mission. As hidden truths about his past come to light, he discovers that Anna’s uncle is connected to a history of betrayal, violence, and revenge. What began as deception slowly turns into something far more dangerous. Now, with forbidden emotions growing between them and long-buried secrets resurfacing, Anna is caught between salvation and destruction. What will happen when her uncle discovers the truth? And what happens when the man she was never supposed to trust turns out to be connected to the very darkness hunting her family? In a world built on lies, faith, and power—nothing is truly holy.

Sophie Beckett was the perfect wife. Quiet. Devoted. Unremarkable. Or so her husband believed. When Sophie discovers Adrian's affair, she doesn't cry. She doesn't beg. She simply smiles, pours herself a drink, and starts making plans — because Sophie Langham didn't spend three years playing a role just to fall apart when the curtain dropped. Adrian Beckett thought he married a simple girl. He has no idea who he actually married. And by the time he finds out, it will already be too late.

i escaped one monster only to belong to another. and somehow, the devil beneath the chapel feels safer for me. they did warn me about the devil beneath the church but they never warned me he would become obsessed with me.

After being suspended from three schools, Christiana’s devoted mother sends her to a strict convent school, hoping faith and discipline will change her rebellious ways. But instead of finding redemption, Christiana creates a dangerous double life. By day, she walks the holy halls in silence. By night, she slips into the shadows, chasing freedom and temptation. With one friend urging her to change and another pulling her deeper into darkness, Christiana must choose who she wants to become — the daughter her mother prays for, or the girl who refuses to be saved.

Chastity Van Dyke has found her role in life. She’s going to become a nun. Despite the shock and disgust from her family, Chastity is forging ahead with her plan. Nothing is going to stop her – will it? Because of inconvenient circumstances, Julian Beaumont has to enlist the woman he hates the most to help him schmooze Italian businessmen. Of course, Chastity demands compensation – not for herself but for a small convent in Boston. After agreeing to make a sizable donation to the convent, Chastity helps him. Then it happened. His heart betrayed his better sense. Now, Julian has feelings for the Devil’s spawn. When he tries to express them, Chastity runs away. He knows she has a secret. And whatever that secret is it’s keeping them apart. Once he discovers it, it doesn’t deter him for long. Julian won’t rest until Chastity is his despite what his little harpy has planned for her life. “You’re not tired. You’re leaving because you’re uncomfortable with having a good time with me.” “What? I am not.” “You are to.” Julian let go of her arm. “I never figured you for a coward.” “I am not a coward.” “Then why do you keep running from me?” he asked seriously. “I’m not running from anything. I’m tired.” “Right. Chastity, I’ve decided not to stop.” She didn’t like the determined look in his eyes. “Not to stop what?” “Pursuing you. By the time I get finished with you, you’re not going to be a nun no more than I am.” Ire flared and before she knew it, she whacked Julian on the cheek as hard as she could. Chastity stormed off in a hurry.