2095 Results in the "Fiction" category


    • You Dreamed of Empires Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Álvaro Enrigue’s You Dreamed of Empires reimagines the 1519 meeting of Hernán Cortés and Moctezuma, blending history with hallucinatory storytelling. With dark humor and rich prose, it explores power, conquest, and the distortions of history.
    • Ye Olde Sisters: Lou Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Lou experiences a profound emotional shift upon hearing Reid’s declaration of love, which fills her with warmth and hope despite her fear as a witch. She believes his love will transcend her identity and protect her, but her moment of joy is interrupted by the Archbishop, who accuses her of deception. He dismisses her feelings as an act, insisting she cannot truly care for Reid. Tension rises as Lou edges toward a hidden knife, sensing danger, while the Archbishop quotes scripture, labeling her a serpent…
    • Witch Killer: Lou Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Lou consumed by guilt as Reid carries Estelle’s unconscious body back to Chasseur Tower, refusing to speak to her. The Chasseurs eagerly prepare a mysterious injection, which Reid administers to Estelle without hesitation, leaving her lifeless on the ground. Lou watches in horror as Estelle is dragged away in chains, her self-loathing intensifying with each moment. The weight of her betrayal is underscored by the repeated mantra of "witch killer," echoing in her mind as she breaks…
    • Winter Wonderland Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Lou returning to Chateau le Blanc, a place filled with childhood memories and haunting familiarity. The salty sea air and eerie mist evoke both nostalgia and unease as she warns her companions to proceed on foot, fearing her sisters' presence in the woods. Tensions rise as Reid reacts skeptically to her mention of siblings, highlighting the strained dynamic between them. Lou’s internal monologue reveals her desire to reconnect with Reid, though his cold demeanor complicates her…
    • Wicked Are the Ways of Women: Reid Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Reid, a former holy man turned Chasseur, detecting the acrid scent of magic in the air—a smell he associates with witches and loathes deeply. Armed with his Balisarda knife, he and his comrade Jean Luc discreetly blend into a crowd of revelers, anticipating an attack. The witches’ growing restlessness has prompted the Chasseurs to station both uniformed and undercover agents throughout the area. Reid’s tension is palpable as he scans the crowd, knowing the danger is imminent…
    • White Shadows: Lou Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Lou's visceral disdain for fire, a force that has already scarred her physically and emotionally. As a pub explodes around her and Reid, she harnesses a magical golden cord to create a protective shield, channeling her fear into icy crystals that momentarily hold back the flames. Despite their narrow escape, Lou struggles to suppress her rage upon seeing Reid injured and the bounty hunters consumed by the fire. The chaos is compounded by the mysterious disappearance of Claud…
    • Where You Go: Lou Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Lou and Reid share a poignant moment on the rooftop of Soleil et Lune, the tallest building in Cesarine, where the night sky stretches endlessly above them. Despite Reid’s fear of heights, Lou coaxes him to open his eyes, revealing a breathtaking view of stars. The scene is intimate, with Lou reflecting on the sky’s beauty and her belief in a higher power, though not necessarily the one Reid worships. Their conversation turns philosophical as Lou challenges the patriarchal interpretations of religion,…
    • When the World Tips Over Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin When the World Tips Over by James F. Lawrence follows a group of characters facing societal collapse and personal crisis. As they navigate political upheaval and survival, the novel explores themes of resilience and the human spirit in times of uncertainty.
    • When a Snake Sheds Her Skin: Lou Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Lou, the protagonist, sits alone on a rooftop, grappling with emotional turmoil after a traumatic day. The heavy clouds mirror her somber mood as she reflects on the fractured relationships around her. Below, Coco and Ansel discuss her situation, their voices tinged with concern and unresolved tension. Lou feels undeserving of their care, especially as she wrestles with feelings of abandonment and self-doubt. The wind seems to respond to her anguish, prompting her to whisper a plea for help, as if…
    • When a God Intervenes Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Lou being violently attacked by a tree whose bark melts her armor and impales her with serrated branches and poisoned thorns. Coco attempts to save her but is brutally overpowered by Nicholina, who punches through her rib cage toward her heart. Josephine, a commanding figure, orders Nicholina to stop but then coldly commands her to retrieve Lou’s heart. Lou, immobilized and in agony, watches in horror as Nicholina advances, her own body betraying her with spasms and hesitation,…
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