159 Results in the "Horror" category


    • A Warning Bell: Reid Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Lou floating serenely in a frozen pool, her ethereal beauty likened to that of a melusine. Reid observes her with a mix of admiration and curiosity as snowflakes gather on her skin. Their playful banter reveals a comfortable intimacy, with Lou teasing Reid about magic and his apparent lack of enthusiasm. The scene is charged with warmth despite the icy surroundings, as Lou offers to teach Reid how to heat water, hinting at the magical undercurrents between them. Reid’s internal…
    • Proper Knights: Reid Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Reid awakening in a disoriented and drugged state, struggling to focus on the face of Auguste, who stands over him. Reid's limbs feel unnaturally heavy, and his wrists burn with pain. Auguste forces a bitter substance down his throat, causing Reid to vomit repeatedly. As his senses gradually sharpen, Reid recognizes Auguste's wolf-like features and realizes he and Madame Labelle have been injected with a drug, likely hemlock, meant to subdue them. The scene is tense, with Chasseurs…
    • The White Pattern: Lou Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Lou and her companions, including Ansel and Gabrielle, trek through La Fôret des Yeux, searching for Etienne under a tense deadline. Lou reflects on Gabrielle’s resemblance to Reid, her half-brother, while bantering with Ansel about her potential future as La Dame des Sorcières. Their playful exchange turns serious when Ansel questions whether Lou truly wants to inherit her mother Morgane’s divine power and if she can bring herself to kill her. Lou deflects, revealing her unresolved feelings about…
    • The Woodwose: Reid Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Reid engulfed in thick smoke, disoriented yet determined to reach Lou, who is locked in a furious confrontation with her mother, Morgane. Amid the chaos of fleeing audience members and battling witches, Reid searches for the source of the fire but finds none. Instead, Claud Deveraux appears beside him, holding a shrinking ball of flames and exuding an earthy, wild presence. His eyes flicker with an ancient, green energy, hinting at his true nature, which Reid struggles to comprehend.…
    • The Wolves Descend: Reid Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Reid finds himself in a desperate flight through the swamp, pursued by werewolves. He recalls Gévaudan, a village he once visited with the Chasseurs, and plans to use its river to mask his scent. Despite the rising tide and dangerous currents, he sees the water as his only escape from Blaise and the loup garou. To evade their heightened senses, he covers himself in mud, hoping to disappear completely. The tension mounts as a distant howl signals the approaching threat, forcing Reid to quicken his pace…
    • Pretty Porcelain: Lou Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Lou awakens in a disoriented state, her body tingling with residual heat as she regains consciousness in a snowy, blood-stained environment. The scene is grim—four dead Chasseurs lie nearby, their blood melting the snow, while Reid lies motionless nearby, barely alive after sacrificing himself to save her. Panicked, Lou checks his pulse and discovers he’s clinging to life, though his condition is dire. Realizing he nearly died transferring his body heat to her, she is overwhelmed by guilt and…
    • When a Snake Sheds Her Skin: Lou Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Lou, the protagonist, sits alone on a rooftop, grappling with emotional turmoil after a traumatic day. The heavy clouds mirror her somber mood as she reflects on the fractured relationships around her. Below, Coco and Ansel discuss her situation, their voices tinged with concern and unresolved tension. Lou feels undeserving of their care, especially as she wrestles with feelings of abandonment and self-doubt. The wind seems to respond to her anguish, prompting her to whisper a plea for help, as if…
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      The Fool: Reid

      The Fool: Reid Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Reid attempting to engage in conversation with Toulouse and Thierry, two mysterious brothers in the Troupe de Fortune. Reid’s awkwardness is palpable as he asks about Toulouse’s facial tattoo, a golden rose, which leads to an uncomfortable exchange. The brothers’ enigmatic demeanor and Reid’s lack of social finesse create tension, highlighting his struggle to feign friendship as part of his mother’s plan to defeat Morgane. Meanwhile, Madame Labelle’s efforts to befriend…
    • The End of the World: Lou Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter "Lou" from *The End of the World* opens with a striking contrast to apocalyptic expectations. Instead of a dramatic, chaotic finale, the world's end is depicted as a quiet, almost anticlimactic event. A single gasp—a startled exhalation—marks the moment, emphasizing the unexpected and understated nature of the catastrophe. This abrupt shift from noise to silence sets a haunting tone for the narrative. The absence of sound becomes the defining feature of the world's end. The text…
    • Frozen Heart: Lou Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Lou is consumed by helpless rage as Reid flees for his life, guarded by three young wolves led by Terrance, Blaise’s son. The wolves, though smaller, are still dangerous, and their restless energy mirrors Lou’s own fury. She longs to attack them, but Coco insists they must wait, despite Lou’s protests. The group debates Reid’s chances, with Lou voicing her fears about the wolves hunting him as a pack. Coco and Ansel try to reassure her, but Lou remains unconvinced, convinced Reid’s stubbornness…
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