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gothic church mourning alcove, At the center of the alcove is a cold, hard stone bench, worn out, simple but elegant, engravings of vines. A large, black forged iron cross hangs on the wall, austere and unadorned, yet powerful in its simplicity. casting deep shadows on the stone behind it. Below the cross, there is an ancient stone rack filled with burning mourning candles, black and red candles burning in different states. The alcove is framed by a towering pointed arch with intricate stone carvings of angels, weeping saints The walls are made of weathered stone, almost black with age. The carvings worn down over centuries. Subtle moisture glistens on the stone, from the damp, cold air. High above, the ceiling rises into a sharp vault, with slender ribbed arches converging at a central point. Gargoyle faces or mourning figures are carved at the meeting points of the ribs, staring down sorrowfully. The alcove is bathed in a faint, flickering light from wrought-iron candelabras set into the walls. A single stained glass window is set high in the alcove wall. The glass depicts a sorrowful biblical scene in muted colors – deep purples, blues, and blood reds ArsMJStyle, dnddarkestfantasy, stndglsmtlCE style