1141 Results in the "Fantasy" category


    • 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…
    • 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…
    • 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…
    • 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,…
    • by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Reid, a Chasseur captain, training rigorously in the yard, his frustration evident as he reflects on his recent failure to capture a witch. His shirt remains on, a self-imposed punishment, while his comrades train shirtless. The memory of Célie’s disappointment and the escaped witch weighs heavily on him, fueling his anger. His longtime friend and fellow Chasseur, Jean Luc, provokes him with taunts about the incident and Reid’s interactions with a thief, testing Reid’s…
    • by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Lou waking paralyzed in her mother Morgane’s arms, trapped in a troupe wagon. The scent of eucalyptus triggers traumatic memories as Morgane reveals she has drugged Lou with a paralytic, mocking her helplessness. Lou realizes they’ve left the city, and Morgane taunts her with plans to burn Lou’s husband, Reid, during Modraniht—a sacred holiday involving sacrificial rituals. Lou’s fear intensifies as Morgane hints at her role in the ceremony, emphasizing her inevitable fate…
    • 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.…
    • 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

      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 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…
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