1214 Results in the "Fantasy" category


    • The Pattern: Reid Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Reid in a state of anguish as he witnesses the fatal wounding of a woman he deeply cares for, likely Lou. Despite his desperate attempts to save her, her life slips away, leaving him devastated. Their shared gaze in her final moments hints at unfulfilled possibilities and a profound connection. The tension escalates when Morgane, a powerful witch, threatens Reid with a blade, leading to a violent confrontation where he retaliates with brutal force, only to be subdued by her magic.…
    • The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab is a haunting and beautifully written novel about Addie, a woman who makes a pact to live forever but is forgotten by everyone she meets. Spanning centuries, the story explores themes of love, identity, and legacy, with lyrical prose and an unforgettable emotional depth. It’s perfect for fans of thought-provoking, character-driven fantasy.
    • 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…
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      The Heist: Lou

      The Heist: Lou Cover
      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…
    • The Guest of Honor: Lou Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with King Auguste hosting a grand ball to honor Reid for saving his family from a witch attack. Lou, the narrator, reflects on the irony of celebrating Reid’s success, as his failure would have spared her from her own dire predicament. Despite her reservations, she acknowledges Reid’s heroism, even as she grapples with her conflicted feelings about his actions. The scene sets a tone of tension and dark humor, with Lou’s internal monologue revealing her sharp wit and underlying…
    • 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…
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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 Chasseur: Lou Cover
      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…
    • The Ceremony: Reid Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Reid, a disciplined and conflicted protagonist, struggling to maintain composure amid escalating chaos outside a theater. His heightened senses focus on the footsteps of a mysterious woman—light yet erratic—as the crowd demands justice. Despite the Archbishop’s attempts to calm the situation, Reid’s internal turmoil is palpable, his body reacting with a mix of heat and cold. The woman’s presence, marked by her broken fingers and hidden scars, unsettles him further,…
    • The Bellerose: Lou Cover
      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…
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