The Sinner
15 min readAug 5, 2023
”Bless me, Father, for I have sinned.”
Maria bowed her head, waiting for a reply. Outside the church, spring was coming — the sun shining brightly, a warm breeze blowing through the bright green leaves. But here in the confessional, she felt chilly — goosebumps showing on her naked arms. Still no answer.
“Father?” she asked quietly.
