A priest breaks his vow of celibacy in a forbidden romance, grappling with faith and desire.
A priest breaks his vow of celibacy in a forbidden romance, grappling with faith and desire.
There are many rules a priest can't break. A priest cannot marry. A priest cannot abandon his flock. A priest cannot forsake his God.
I've always been good at following rules.
Until she came. Then I learned new rules.
My name is Tyler Anselm Bell. I'm twenty-nine years old. Six months ago, I broke my vow of celibacy on the altar of my own church, and God help me, I would do it again.
I am a priest and this is my confession.
will contain mild spoilers
Explicit on-page sexual scenes; frequent and central to the story, including taboo elements. Discussions of past sexual assault; recurring but not on-page.
No violence or gore depicted.
Moderate use of strong language in emotional and intimate contexts.
Brief mentions of alcohol consumption; not central or glamorized.
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Central themes of Catholic priesthood, faith, guilt, and religious rituals.
No witchcraft or occult themes depicted.
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No political or ideological messaging depicted.
Mentions of suicidal ideation in the main character's past; not on-page.
Brief mentions of child sexual abuse by a priest; not central but present. Discussions of past sexual assault; recurring but not on-page.
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