Sin Eater - Dark Speculative Fiction from Paul W. La Bella

A dark, psychological horror novella exploring sin, redemption, and the terrifying cost of forgiveness.

When your soul is on the line, how much are you willing to consume to be saved?

Bill has been running from his past for years—a past stained with violence, regret, and the ghosts of those he’s hurt. When charismatic Pastor Wilson offers him a path to salvation through the ancient ritual of “sin eating,” Bill is drawn into a twisted world of faith, desperation, and blood.

As Bill navigates the pastor’s congregation—a congregation shrouded in secrets—he’s confronted by Julia, a woman battling her own demons. Together, they are pulled deeper into the darkness at the heart of the church, where rituals blur the line between the sacred and the profane, and forgiveness comes at an unimaginable price.

Haunted by memories and plagued by guilt, Bill must decide how far he’s willing to go to absolve himself and others. In a story where spiritual hunger becomes a literal—and deadly—appetite, Sin Eater asks what it truly means to carry another’s sins, and whether redemption is ever worth the cost.

Perfect for fans of dark psychological horror and literary fiction, Sin Eater is a chilling meditation on morality, sacrifice, and the human need for forgiveness.