Ep. 7: The Ritual Of Rot

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Ep. 7: The Ritual Of Rot

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Ep. 7: The Ritual Of Rot

A short story by E.M.R, read by Ashmore.

Aurelian Ashmore

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Edward.Marlo.Ruiz

May 04, 2025

Photo taken by Katherine Kromberg. Modified under Unsplash’s free license for artistic transformation.

Content Warning: This transmission contains vivid depictions of ritual violence, demonic presence, and psychological distress.

This tale speaks of ritual.

created a dense atmosphere. Claustrophobic. Choking.
A downward spiral into mankind’s deepest fears, unburying rotting philosophies.

Reading it aloud made something clear:

“the reaping of your flesh is this world taking its course.”
–E.M.R

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The Ritual of Rot:

“Quiet!” The priest said through his clamped wooden teeth. Spittle flew from the forceful breath that part his lips. His white knuckles looked like they would rip apart if he gripped the crucifix any tighter. His green and brilliantly blue robes quaking exposed the tremors he tried to suppress. Even when he stood the furthest away from the nest of bones…

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