1214 Results in the "Fantasy" category


    • 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…
    • La Vie Éphémère: Lou Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Lou and her husband arriving at the theater, where the affluent crowd engages in a social spectacle rather than focusing on the performance. Lou reflects on the irony of their attendance, as she and her husband are dressed impeccably—she in a gold embroidered gown and he in his finest Chasseur coat—yet their presence unsettles the elite. Despite their polished appearance, Lou retains her guarded demeanor, keeping her hood up and a ribbon to conceal her scar, while her husband’s…
    • A Clever Little Witch: Lou Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Lou wakes up feeling physically and emotionally drained, haunted by nightmares and the memory of her near-death experience on her sixteenth birthday. As a witch destined to die for her people, she had accepted her fate—until a last-minute change spared her life. Now, she grapples with lingering trauma, evident in her swollen eyes and the scar at her throat. Her husband, Reid, and his friend Ansel check on her, but Lou brushes off their concern, masking her vulnerability with sarcasm and irritation.…
    • Chill in My Bones: Lou Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Lou experiencing a visceral nightmare where her throat is bleeding profusely, symbolizing deep trauma and fear. She is pursued by an ominous female figure whose taunting voice echoes through the pines, heightening her panic. The imagery of blood and gold flickering in the environment underscores her desperation to escape, as she believes returning home or encountering her pursuer will lead to her death. Lou’s frantic attempt to cleanse herself in the river mirrors her desire to…
    • Madame Labelle: Reid Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Reid observing the first snowfall of the year, using physical exercise to alleviate his frustration. Lou, his companion, has claimed the bed, leaving him to sleep on the floor. Their dynamic is tense yet playful, as Lou dismisses a religious book from the library as "drivel," mocking its pastoral themes. Reid, in response, reveals a hidden compartment in his room where he keeps a cherished book, *La Vie Éphémère*, a love story about warring kingdoms. Lou initially teases him,…
    • Lord, Have Mercy: Lou Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Lou and her husband attending evening Mass at Saint-Cécile, where the stifling atmosphere and tedious rituals test her patience. The Archbishop reminisces about his youthful archery skills, prompting a polite but strained exchange. Lou, bored and drowsy in her heavy wool gown, muses that staying awake would be a miracle. Her irreverent attitude contrasts sharply with the solemnity of the setting, highlighting her discomfort with religious formalities. Earlier in the day, Lou had…
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      The Escape: Lou

      The Escape: Lou Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Lou, the protagonist, is enjoying a lavender-scented bath when her husband returns home. Anticipating his reaction, she deliberately leaves the washroom door removed, exposing herself to humiliate him. The scene is playful yet tense, as her husband is visibly flustered and angry, chastising Ansel for not fixing the door in time. Lou taunts him, reveling in his discomfort, while he struggles to maintain composure. Their dynamic is marked by a mix of antagonism and underlying tension, with Lou clearly…
    • The Forbidden Infirmary: Lou Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Lou recounts her recent ordeal to her husband, carefully omitting key details about Angelica’s Ring and Madame Labelle’s involvement to avoid further suspicion. She strategically emphasizes the danger she faced from Andre and Grue, knowing her husband’s protective instincts will work in her favor. Despite their strained relationship, she notes his unexpected defense of her in the dungeon, which momentarily overshadows his usual arrogance. Lou’s cunning nature shines as she manipulates the situation…
    • The Interrogation: Reid Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Reid awakens sore and exhausted after a night spent on the floor, having offered his injured wife the bed despite her stubbornness. His discomfort is compounded when he enters the training yard, where his fellow soldiers—once comrades—now regard him with hostility and suspicion. They taunt him about his marriage to a woman they view as a criminal and a witch sympathizer, provoking Reid into violent confrontations. Jean Luc, in particular, revels in Reid’s turmoil, mocking him while hinting at the…
    • Consummation: Lou Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Lou arrives at Cathédral Saint-Cécile d’Cesarine with her new husband, Captain Diggory, a Chasseur whose tense demeanor reveals his discomfort with their marriage. The cathedral’s imposing architecture and the Chasseurs’ shocked reactions to Lou’s presence set the stage for the chapter’s tension. When questioned about her identity, Diggory reluctantly introduces her as his wife, his clenched teeth hinting at his inner conflict. Lou, ever mischievous, winks at a Chasseur, provoking her…
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