1214 Results in the "Fantasy" category


    • 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,…
    • 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…
    • 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…
    • 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…
    • 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…
    • 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,…
    • 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…
    • 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…
    • 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…
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