The Borderlands

The events unfold in contemporary England, though the church’s origins stretch back to the 13th century. The Vatican dispatches three men to investigate reported miracles and eerie phenomena on the church grounds and its subterranean spaces. The setting juxtaposes ancient sacred sites with modern technology and ritual.

Set in the Devon countryside, the story centers on a recently reopened 13th-century church. The location is remote and atmospheric, with aging stone, winding passages, and a sense of old secrets. The local population is wary, adding tension to the investigators' work.

🕯️ Skepticism

Two investigators clash over belief and evidence: Deacon’s caution challenges Gray’s reliance on recording technology. The narrative explores how faith, doubt, and procedure coexist when confronted with unexplained events. The tension tests both professional and personal loyalties as the case deepens.

🌑 Dark History

The site sits atop a history of pagan sacrifice and hidden rituals, revealed through diaries and sigils. The exorcism and discoveries suggest the past continues to exert influence over the present. Hidden tunnels and the site’s sinister legacy intensify the danger faced by the investigators.

🧭 Descent

The journey into the church’s subterranean passages becomes a literal and symbolic plunge into the site’s secrets. Evidence of child sacrifice and a former minister’s apostasy heighten the stakes. The crew confronts an overpowering force as the walls seem to move and the objective of rational inquiry fragments.