00:00Children of Atlantis. Werewolves in the Andes Creepypasta 122.
00:05The vampiric writer Octimio Belalcázar and the demon of the Vatican. The moon was rising.
00:11almost at its zenith above the clear sky of Colón, Panama, illuminating with its radiance
00:17The peaceful night in Villa del Caribe was silvered. The atmosphere was serene, almost calm, like
00:23If I were waiting for something. In front of a café for readers called
00:28In the Silence of the Night, several turned vampires began to gather. They had arrived
00:34to that place to begin the most infamous route of the hunter Andrés Rojas, known
00:39also as the demon of the Vatican. The increasingly popular vampire writer,
00:45Octimio Belalcázar had decided to undertake a work that many would have considered a
00:49literary suicide, to recount the hunts, massacres and annihilations carried out by the
00:55The Vatican's feared hunter. Rojas was already a mythical figure in horror stories.
01:01that the turned vampires told their children. And now, all of that was taking shape in his
01:07First book, A Hell in Chiquisa. Octimio had considered traveling to Colombia to explore
01:13personally that cursed little town and trace the path of horror, but the fear of the demon of
01:18The Vatican had arrested him. He was prepared to tell the truth about the converts.
01:24But he wouldn't die before completing his saga. Fabián, said María, clinging to his arm
01:30priest. What are we doing here? Do you know that Tati is waiting for us on Bambertoken's private jet in six?
01:36Hours, right? Don't worry, Maria. We'll be there on time. We just came for a coffee and a chat.
01:44A moment with Julián before leaving. He responded calmly, pulling out the chair for her to sit down.
01:50"With Julian?" she asked gently as she settled in elegantly. "Yes. He returned from Rome and..."
01:58Okay. You want to know if you were chosen as a Saint Master Knight? I understand, she replied with a
02:05*mischievous smile* I didn't know Julian would be here. Don't you like the place? It's not that. I was just surprised.
02:13The commotion outside. That's why I asked you, she replied without changing her tone. If we finish soon,
02:20"We can find out what's going on out there," he said as he called the waiter. A pale young man...
02:26She approached the table. Noticing Fabián's priestly vestments, she hesitated briefly, but then recognized him.
02:32And he smiled. "Father Fabian?" he asked excitedly. "Is it really you? Tell me, Cesar. How can I explain that..."
02:41Could we find ourselves here without any premeditation, if not by the divine grace of God? He replied
02:47The priest smiled. "Oh, Father! I really did pray a lot for you to receive the Angel Award."
02:54"Without wings. But well, in the end, everything turned out as it always does for you," said César, smiling.
03:02Although I think that article about the fisherman of men is more in his style. That one truly reflects the man.
03:08who saved me. César, remember that miracles are performed by God, through the Holy Spirit. But
03:15You don't need me or anyone else to talk to him. You just need to be honest in your heart. God always
03:22"Listen," replied Fabián, taking the menu from the young man's apron. "What would you recommend?"
03:29We're waiting for someone else. They're coming from a trip, so they'll probably want something to eat.
03:35Father Fabian, I'll let the kitchen know right away. I'll bring you the best we have. César replied before
03:42She left with a smile. "Do you know him?" Maria asked, smiling. Being with Fabián was like a
03:50A respite, a break in the midst of the storm that used to be his mind. Yes. I found him in City of
03:57Mexico, newly converted. He was about to take his own life. He believed God would not accept him.
04:03in heaven. He wanted to be a priest, he said with a wistful smile. Another one of those miracles that
04:10"Did God make you?" Maria teased sweetly, giving him a soft kiss on the cheek.
04:16Maria, you shouldn't do that here. Oh, Fabian, it was just on the cheek. Besides,
04:23"It's your fault for being so cute," she said playfully. "I can't believe they ran into each other right here."
04:31It was God, Mary. "You should never tell the Lord how to chart the course," he replied, still smiling.
04:38At that moment, Master Santo Julián entered through the door of the café in the silence of the night and
04:44She quickly spotted Fabián and María. "Sorry for the delay. Have you been waiting long?" she greeted them.
04:51Calm down. No, we just arrived, Julián. Sit down, María replied politely, inviting him to the
04:59Table. Teacher. Fabian, I hope this is the last time I have to tell you this. I am no longer your teacher.
05:08And before you question me, yes, your name was discussed for the position of knight master saint.
05:14And no, I wasn't the one who suggested it. You might be surprised to learn that it was the holy master Anderson who did.
05:20He mentioned before the Holy Father, Julian said calmly, just as the young Caesar
05:26He approached the table. The young vampire came smiling, carrying a bottle of white wine and four
05:32glasses in their hands. Their vibrant energy did not go unnoticed by anyone in the place, which was already getting started.
05:39to become more crowded than usual. Father Fabian, that's true. Maybe, and I'm not saying it has,
05:46But maybe I've told everyone what you're like. Anyway, there's a special event today in
05:52The restaurant, then. That's exactly what I was going to ask you, Maria interrupted brightly. What kind of event
05:59What is it? Well, the owners are friends with a writer. He's a vampire. Maybe you don't know him yet, but he's...
06:07gaining popularity among our people. He has just released a book that marks the beginning of a saga,
06:13César explained, somewhat embarrassed. They're already preparing something special in the kitchen for you. And this wine.
06:21It's on the house. I imagine it was to make a toast with the writer, Julián chimed in.
06:27Receiving the glasses and beginning to serve. Don't worry, Father Fabian will be delighted.
06:34Help you. Really? César asked, incredulous. Of course, Julián said with a broad smile
06:42as she savored the first sip of wine. Maria and Fabián exchanged a knowing glance before
06:48Accepting the drinks from Julian with an amused expression. If you can ask for penance.
06:54"For coming to your beloved America, Fabián, I can do it for this wine," said Julián.
07:00Letting herself be enveloped by the aroma. I see you read Valeria's article. I don't think there's anyone
07:06"In Rome, who hasn't done it?" replied Julian, pouring himself some more. "Well, I want it to be clear."
07:13"Of course I hate that woman," Maria declared coldly. Just in case it wasn't already clear.
07:20"I was, Maria. I assure you," Julian replied jokingly. "Sorry, Cesar. We'll leave you there."
07:28Standing. May I ask who the writer is? Of course, miss. His name is Octimio Belalcázar,
07:35The young man replied. Did someone say my name? Before the conversation could continue,
07:41The figure of the writer emerged from the back of the restaurant. His mere presence captivated everyone.
07:47He drew everyone's attention, although with a kind gesture he asked those present to remain in their seats.
07:52places. I would go out to talk to them more comfortably in a few minutes. Young Caesar. So the famous
07:59"Fisher of men, Father Fabian, whom you speak so much about," said the author, extending his hand towards
08:05Fabian, who stood up to shake her hand politely. Wow, I swear this has been a
08:12"Divine coincidence," replied the priest, pulling a copy of a hell from his cassock.
08:17in Chiquisa. But since the opportunity has arisen, could I ask for a dedication? Octimio stayed
08:25He was stunned. He never imagined that a Vatican priest could be a fan of his work. For him,
08:32Those books were a tribute to the thousands of victims murdered by the demon of the Vatican.
08:36During the Red Years, when the Holy See had given its hunters carte blanche to do whatever they wanted.
08:42They would like to in Latin America. May I ask you something, Father Fabián? The writer said, taking the
08:49book in hand. Do you think there will ever be a place for us in the church? Not a
08:55dungeon. I can't promise it, Octimius. But I trust that day will come. And if I can assure you one
09:03"By the grace of God, there are no less worthy children," the priest replied calmly.
09:10Octimio Belalcázar looked around, swallowed, and poured himself a glass of wine to gather his courage.
09:16She was trembling slightly. For a moment, she had imagined that the Holy See had sent someone
09:22to silence him. But instead, they had asked him for a dedication. The soft hum of the place was
09:30fading away little by little when Octimius climbed onto the small makeshift platform, with a book in his hand.
09:35in one hand and a glass of white wine in the other. Her thin, tired figure contrasted with the
09:42the firmness of his voice. The transformed vampires, who had come from different corners of the continent,
09:48They watched him in reverent silence. "Good evening, brothers. Sisters," he said with a
09:56hypnotic cadence and a faint smile. "If someone had told me that this book,
10:01about how a monster gutted us like rats, would become a bestseller
10:06of the world in its first week. I probably would have laughed in his face. And yet,
10:12"Here we are." He paused deliberately, letting the weight of his words settle in the
10:18The thick atmosphere of the café. "I want to thank you. Not only for reading this hellish little thing, but for
10:25To understand what those words mean. I wrote it to remember those who have no headstone or name.
10:31To give them a hell with walls and a voice, since they will never have justice."
10:36He raised his glass. "I'd like to make a toast." To all the converts who never were.
10:42Heard. By those who still hide from their own reflections. And by those who live marked,
10:48Whether from fear or from the scars of the devil. Glasses were raised throughout the room. Some
10:55They did it with tears held back. Others, with smiles marked by crooked fangs and
11:01bloody memories. "And I want to take this moment," Octimius continued, "to thank the
11:07presence of someone who has been, at the same time, an involuntary inspiration and a living paradox.
11:12"Father Fabian." A murmur rippled through the room. Some faces showed bewilderment, others,
11:20Tension. "Yes, I know. Many here only know him from Valeria Dupont's article about his prize."
11:27"From the wingless angel, where the fisher of men calls him," he said in a confidential tone, drawing closer
11:33a little to the public. "And those who frequent this place will have already heard the young man's story."
11:38"César." He pointed toward the bar. "Do you know that this man? He understood what the word means."
11:45God. But for those who don't know, César is a bright young man who pays for his own university education.
11:51"Working as a waiter here, in the silence of the night." His life as a convert began
11:57in Mexico City, during one of the worst attacks we have ever experienced. At that time,
12:03He was a seminarian. And like so many others, he thought his life was over. A timid applause
12:09It began among the tables, as if wanting to support the young man who was looking at everything without knowing
12:14how to react. But before he fell completely, without guidance or hope, it was his father
12:20Fabian rescued him from himself. He was the one who showed him that, even after being converted,
12:26There was still a possible life. There was still purpose. That God wasn't finished with him. The attention
12:33It was total. Every word from Octinio fell like sacred lead into the souls of those present.
12:39"Tonight, after a week as the world's best-selling author thanks to a hell in
12:44Chiquiza. I want to raise a toast to that angel without wings, who has saved so many young people like César without ever having to.
12:50"To seek recognition." As he made perfectly clear in that interview. He raised his glass again.
12:57"I raise a glass to you, Father Fabián. And I pray that Valeria Dupont's scoop is true. This world
13:04"It needs a knight, a holy master, with his humility and wisdom." The applause erupted like a
13:11contained lightning. The café, the silence of the night, was filled with cheers, and the words of
13:16Support for the priest soared through the air, fueled by the emotional fire of his speech.
13:22Octinio's. He himself was the first to start the whirlwind of applause and the last to stop.
13:28"I hope no one is offended," he finally said, with a smile full of emotion. "But the father
13:34Fabián has asked me for a dedication in his copy. And I feel obliged to make it the first one.
13:40"That he sign tonight." As Octinio withdrew from the platform and looked for a table where he could begin to
13:46As they signed books, the atmosphere was filled with a new energy. Something akin to redemption. Maria,
13:53Still sitting next to Fabián, she couldn't hide her smile. Her admiration for him was overflowing. Everyone loved him.
14:01Everyone was cheering him. His kindness, his charisma, that which attracted her so much, was now on full display for all to see.
14:08And for the first time. That made her happy. Truly happy. "Maria," Julian interjected softly, without
14:18Look at her. It's best if you maintain a bit of composure at public events with Fabián. The Holy Father and
14:25The entire conclave of holy masters and cardinals agreed that Fabian should be elevated
14:31a knight, master, and saint without opposition. But that means the eyes of the world will be upon him.
14:37His actions. He spoke with a tense calm. Almost solemn. So, is it official? Fabian asked.
14:46Without joy. With something that resembled resignation. Yes. All that's missing is for the Holy Father
14:52I will issue the official summons and call you to Rome to be sworn into office. Julian concluded,
14:58while signaling to Cesar to bring another bottle of wine.
15:02Around them, the vampires began to rise from their tables with copies of a
15:08Hell in Chiquisa, tightly clutched to their chests. Some had marked pages.
15:14with personal notes. Others sought comfort or clues about family and acquaintances
15:19disappeared. The line that formed in front of Octimio was not that of mere readers facing
15:25to an author. It was about survivors trying to reconstruct a broken memory. There was no rush.
15:32Each one knew that, when their turn came, they would receive more than a signature. They would receive dignity.
15:39"Hello!" said a soft voice. "Fabian."
15:42Lia approached the table, followed by Oscar.
15:46—Lía? What are you doing here? —Fabian asked with genuine surprise.
15:50—You're the vampire Tati always trusts— Maria murmured, remembering aloud.
15:57—Yes. Tatiana and I have worked together for a long time at Orichalco —Lía replied,
16:03somewhat awkwardly. —I know we haven't had much in common,
16:07But would you mind if I asked you for help in speaking with Octimius?
16:11Before anyone could answer, Fabián had already stood up. He took a chair from a table.
16:17She drew it near and placed it next to hers. "Sit down," she said casually.
16:23Lia glanced briefly at Oscar. He sensed her speechlessness, took another chair, and sat down next to her.
16:29—Excuse me for butting in— Maria interjected mischievously,
16:33while asking César for another glass to serve wine to Lía.
16:37—But then, are you two really a couple? Why the surprise? —Oscar replied,
16:44With a smile, trying to fit in with the group. —Well, to be honest,
16:50She's always yelling at you. And I couldn't live like that for even a week — Maria confessed, amused.
16:57"Lía? Shouting?" Oscar scoffed cheekily. In his defense. Half the time he's right.
17:05more or less valid for doing so. —Oscar? —she exclaimed immediately,
17:10Giving him a light tap on the arm. Everyone laughed together. Even Julian smiled subtly.
17:17as he raised his glass. The silence of the night had served its purpose,
17:22to give rise to memory and reunion.
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