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The chapter opens with Kell and Lila surveying the ruins of an inn destroyed by an unnatural fire. Unlike ordinary flames, this fire consumed metal and wood while remaining contained within a binding circle, suggesting deliberate spellwork. The blaze left no survivors, reducing everything—and likely everyone—inside to ash. Kell grapples with guilt over the loss of life and the destruction of his personal collection of magical tokens, realizing the fire was a calculated move to isolate him by cutting…-
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Kell and Lila navigate the bustling streets of Red London during Prince Rhy’s celebrations, with Kell acutely aware of the dangerous black stone in Lila’s pocket. The talisman’s pull unsettles him, but he suppresses the urge to take it, knowing its existence threatens everything. As they move toward the Ruby Fields, Kell grapples with guilt for abandoning Rhy’s procession, though he consoles himself with the belief that his brother will eventually understand his absence. Despite keeping a low…
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124.6 K • Ongoing
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The chapter opens with Kell returning to Red London, a city seemingly untouched by the chaos he left behind. The vibrant streets, filled with the scents of spice and the sounds of celebration, contrast sharply with his inner turmoil. Despite the city’s apparent calm, Kell is acutely aware of the danger he brings—a powerful black stone capable of destruction. His anxiety heightens when he realizes Lila, his companion, is missing, along with the stone. Desperate, he uses a bloodstained kerchief she gave…
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Aldus Fletcher is a disreputable pawnshop owner in Red London, known for dealing in illicit goods. His shop, nestled in a shady alley by the docks, caters to both sailors and locals seeking to trade forbidden items. While he maintains a facade of legitimacy with ordinary wares, his true business thrives on rare and risky transactions. A scrying board in his shop displays announcements, including the prince’s birthday celebrations, adding a layer of contrast between the city’s festivities and…
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124.6 K • Ongoing
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The chapter opens with Kell and Lila navigating the damp, awakening streets of London at dawn. Despite the October chill, the city stirs to life with merchants preparing for the day. Their brisk walk is punctuated by tense banter, as Lila confidently asserts her possession of a mysterious stone and warns Kell against trying to reclaim it. Their dynamic is playful yet edged with underlying tension, setting the tone for their journey toward Whitbury Street, where Kell plans to cross into another world. As…
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Barron, the owner of the Stone’s Throw tavern, wakes to an unfamiliar noise in the otherwise predictable soundscape of his establishment. Accustomed to the quirks of his aging building and the occasional strange occurrences that drift into his world, he senses something amiss. The noise, footsteps in Lila’s room above his, feels wrong—unnatural and dangerous. Knowing Lila and Kell have already left, Barron’s instincts warn him of an intruder. He grabs his seldom-used shotgun and heads upstairs, his…
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124.6 K • Ongoing
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Lila struggles to drag a weakened Kell through a sudden downpour, her arms aching and her patience thinning. Despite her usual instinct to avoid trouble, she had returned to help him after he inexplicably came back for her. Covered in blood and barely conscious, Kell’s condition puzzles her, and she questions his motives while fighting to keep him alive. The scent of magic—flowers, earth, and ash—clings to him, a reminder of the supernatural forces at play, and Lila worries whether the rain will mask…
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124.6 K • Ongoing
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Kell wakes up in Lila’s bed, disoriented and in pain, recalling the events of the previous night—Holland’s attack in the alley and Lila’s intervention. He longs for home, imagining his brother Rhy’s playful insistence on joining royal duties, but the reality of his situation sets in. Despite his severe injuries, he notices they’ve healed unusually fast, thanks to a royal salve Lila found in his coat. Their exchange reveals her reckless yet effective methods, as she admits testing the salve on…
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Lila frees herself from confinement after an exhausting struggle, leaving her knife ruined and her patience frayed. Frustrated and in pain, she retrieves her second dagger and revolver, lamenting that she could have killed Kell if armed earlier. Her attention shifts to the summoned sword, which she admires but distrusts due to its unnatural allure. Despite her desire to keep it, she recognizes its dangerous magic and throws it out the window, resolving to seek solace in alcohol instead of dwelling on…
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Lila, grappling with the aftermath of her encounter with magic and Kell, seeks solace in the Barren Tide, a rough pub where she can blend in. The night air and the pub’s anonymity offer a temporary escape from her swirling questions about other Londons, magical doors, and the stone that awakened a hunger in her—a hunger she now recognizes as a longing for magic. Despite her usual confidence, she feels hollow and unsettled, her mind racing with possibilities she can’t ignore. The Barren Tide, with its…
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124.6 K • Ongoing
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