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Cataclysm (UIC2023)

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Reads 222
Votes 44
Parts 8
Time 55m

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Detective Bryan Muster is investigating a series of murders linked to a cult whose members claim to hold psychic powers. The Day Of Judgment cult propagates the end of the world and children seem to be affected by the idea more than anyone.

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The story is based on prompt 7 for the (Unchained Imagination Contest 2023)

¶ A detective investigates a group of psychics for an unusual reason. ¶All Rights Reserved

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Detective James Nolan has seen his fair share of grisly crime scenes, but nothing prepares him for the case that he gets called out to-a brutal murder with eerie, cryptic symbols left behind. As he digs deeper, the evidence pulls him into a shadowy world of masked figures, underground tunnels, and whispers of an ancient cult seeking to summon something far worse than death itself. With his skeptical partner, Francis, by his side, James follows the trail through a city gripped by fear, uncovering a ritualistic conspiracy where reality itself seems to bend. When an unexpected ally emerges-one whose faith manifests in unseen but undeniable ways-the detectives must decide whether to trust what they can't see before the cult's plan reaches its terrifying climax. In a desperate race against time, James will face forces beyond his understanding, questioning whether he's chasing killers... or something far more sinister. The Parade of a Death God is a gripping horror mystery that weaves together eerie suspense, supernatural unease, and a relentless investigation into the unknown.