1141 Results in the "Fantasy" category


    • by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with a chilling description of bodies marked by magic in Belterra, noting their unnatural sweetness and lingering aura—signs that hint at supernatural involvement. The Church attempts to suppress these mysteries, but thirteen such deaths in a year, including aristocrats like Filippa Tremblay, spark fear and rumors. Filippa’s grotesque transformation into a hag before her murder suggests a witch’s vengeance, likely tied to her father Pierre’s illicit trade in magical artifacts. The…
    • by testsuphomeAdmin Lou, Bas, and Coco meet in a patisserie to discuss a heist targeting an aristocrat’s vault, specifically a magic ring that grants immunity to enchantment. Lou insists the ring is their priority, while Bas, a skilled swindler with aristocratic connections, questions her sudden interest in magic despite her past renouncement of it. Their banter reveals a history of romantic tension, with Lou recalling their passionate past but dismissing Bas as unreliable in serious matters. The dynamic between them is…
    • 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…
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      The Heist: Lou

      by testsuphomeAdmin Lou, Bas, and Coco prepare for a high-stakes heist at Tremblay’s heavily guarded townhouse, disguising themselves as aristocrats using costumes from their theater attic. Lou and Bas play a couple in love, while Coco acts as their escort. Their banter reveals Bas’s mercenary motives—he’s driven by gold, not goodwill. The group has spent the afternoon scouting Tremblay’s defenses, which include rotating guards, attack dogs, and an uncertain number of staff inside. The challenge of locating the…
    • by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Captain Reid Diggory arriving at Tremblay’s townhouse, which is saturated with the lingering scent of magic. He observes Madame Labelle, a notorious courtesan, assisting Tremblay with unconscious guards, while Tremblay’s wife watches with visible disdain. The tension escalates as Célie Tremblay, clad in mourning attire, greets Reid with strained politeness. Their interaction is fraught with unspoken emotions, hinting at a shared history of loss. Reid’s professional demeanor…
    • by testsuphomeAdmin Lou narrowly escapes the Chasseurs by using Angelica’s Ring, a magical artifact that renders her invisible when placed in her mouth. Despite the physical strain of climbing down a townhouse with broken fingers and the constant fear of being discovered, she manages to evade capture. The ring’s power confirms the Chasseurs’ suspicions of her witchcraft, forcing her into hiding. As she regains her visibility, she encounters Coco, a fellow witch, who reveals that the Chasseurs are still searching for her…
    • 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.…
    • 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…
    • by testsuphomeAdmin Lou follows Reid and Célie through a crowd, observing their intimate interaction with growing irritation. When she attempts to trail them through a hidden door, the Archbishop intercepts her, warning against envy and blaming her for Reid’s unhappiness. He accuses Lou of corruption, claiming Célie is the ideal woman Reid should have married. Lou defiantly counters his hypocrisy, asserting his own moral failings, before storming off to continue her pursuit. The confrontation reveals the Archbishop’s…
    • by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Reid and Lou sharing an uncomfortably intimate night in a cramped dormitory bed. The tension between them is palpable as Lou struggles to sleep, her movements and proximity driving Reid to distraction. Despite his restraint, Reid reluctantly joins her in bed after she insists, their forced closeness igniting a mix of irritation and unspoken attraction. The awkward silence between them underscores the unresolved tension, with Lou’s playful teasing and Reid’s guarded responses…
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