159 Results in the "Horror" category


    • Troupe De Fortune: Reid Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Reid's unease about Lou's plan to seek refuge with Claud Deveraux's acting troupe. Despite his objections, Lou insists that Deveraux is their best chance for survival, as he had previously helped them and seems to harbor no ill will toward witches. Reid remains skeptical, noting that Deveraux's motives are unclear and that their safety hinges on trusting a stranger who knows Lou's secret. The group reluctantly prepares to leave, with Reid sensing an ominous presence in the forest—a…
    • The Missing Prince: Lou Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Lou, Coco, Ansel, and Nicholina journey through an eerie, sentient forest where the ancient trees seem to breathe and watch them. The atmosphere is tense as Coco reveals her aunt feeds the trees her blood to ensure their loyalty. The group presses forward, sensing the camp before seeing it, with the acrid scent of blood magic overwhelming Lou’s senses. Nicholina’s silence and the forest’s oppressive presence heighten their unease, setting a foreboding tone for their arrival. Upon reaching the camp,…
    • One Step Forward: Reid Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Reid Diggory grapples with the weight of his past actions and the resentment directed at him by others, symbolized by the knife he holds—a weapon purchased from a smith who later conspired against him. The chapter opens with Reid reflecting on how his uniform and beliefs have alienated him from those around him, including farmers in Saint-Loire. His internal conflict is palpable as he acknowledges his role in the hostility he faces, setting the tone for his emotional turmoil throughout the chapter.…
    • 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…
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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…
    • Until One of Us is Dead: Reid Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Reid and his companions navigating a dense, sunless forest as they journey south toward the swamp of Le Ventre. The group's dynamics are tense, with unresolved conflicts simmering beneath the surface. Ansel and Lou remain silent, their rift reopened now that immediate danger has passed, while Beau lightens the mood with his usual self-absorbed humor. Reid, burdened by shame and anger, observes the group's interactions but avoids addressing the growing tension, focusing instead on…
    • A Debt of Blood: Reid Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Reid and his companions, including Lou, Beau, and Coco, navigating a tense journey through a shifting landscape as they seek an audience with the Beast of Gévaudan. The group’s unease is palpable, with Lou sending her fox, Brigitte, ahead as a messenger, but receiving no response. As dusk falls, the environment transforms into a muddy, briny terrain, heightening the sense of foreboding. The group’s anxiety grows as they realize they are being watched by wolves, their howls…
    • 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…
    • 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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      Sanctuary: Reid

      Sanctuary: Reid Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with a tense confrontation between Reid and Blaise, a loup garou whose son, Adrien, was killed by Reid’s fellow Chasseurs. Blaise reveals the depth of his loss, explaining how Adrien was adopted after his biological parents were slain and how Blaise’s mate later took his own life in grief. Reid, overwhelmed by guilt, struggles to respond as Blaise demands retribution for the bloodshed. The emotional exchange underscores the cyclical nature of violence and the personal toll it takes on…
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