Priest Finds Ancient Object In Church Cellar, Then One Of The Nuns Tells Him This

Hidden Space

Michael pressed his fingers against the stone and lifted. With effort, the slab came free, revealing a shallow recess. Inside lay a cloth-wrapped bundle.

His chest tightened. What was buried here, under consecrated ground? He hesitated before reaching down, the lantern trembling slightly in his other hand. The bundle was heavy.