The Holy Ghost
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Last published Mon, Jul 30, 2018
The year is 2150. The Holy Wars have been over for almost 50 years because of new laws banning religion. In a world where religion is outlawed, many still practice in secret. These worshippers meet in secret locations and underground caves and they are called Rels.
Meet Raphael, a boy whose parents are devout Rels. They go to their secret meetings at least once per week. Raphael cannot imagine his life without religion, but still, he's worried that he'll be caught. Raids of Rel meeting places have been taking place across the country and Raphael is scared his own community will be next.
Meet Genevieve, a smart girl who comes from a long line atheists and will do anything to stop others from believing in what she feels is utter nonsense. Upon her completion of high school, she entered a 1-month training program in order to be part of the mission that stops the Rels.
What will happen when these two paths collide?
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