159 Results in the "Horror" category


    • The First Performance: Reid Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with a vivid scene in Domaine-les-Roses, where Claud performs on a frozen fountain, playing a mandolin while the audience revels in the music. Seraphine's hauntingly beautiful voice captivates the crowd, creating an atmosphere of unearthly passion. Reid, however, remains sullen and uncomfortable in his performance attire, which includes a shirtless costume and kohl-lined eyes. His discomfort is compounded by memories of his past as a Chasseur, contrasting sharply with his current debased…
    • Red Death and His Bride, Sleep Eternal: Reid Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Reid, the protagonist, being prepped for a performance by Zenna, a member of Troupe de Fortune. Irritated by her heavy-handed makeup application and the oppressive atmosphere, Reid questions the absence of his mother and fellow performer Beau. The troupe has arrived in Beauchêne, a village on the outskirts of La Fôret des Yeux, where a stage has been constructed for their act. As the sun sets, Reid feels an inexplicable unease, heightened by the knowledge that this is their final…
    • She Loves Me Not: Lou Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Lou and Reid celebrating their reunion with the villagers, sharing a quiet moment on the amber wagon’s steps while others dance and sing drunkenly around them. Their playful banter reveals their deep connection, as Reid teases Lou about her singing and she retaliates with mock outrage. The scene is filled with warmth and intimacy, underscored by their physical closeness and shared laughter. However, beneath the surface, Lou harbors a secret about Reid’s siblings’ deaths, which…
    • An Unexpected Reunion: Lou Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Lou and Claud encountering a group of bandits on the road, far from the feared Chasseurs they initially expected. Claud forces Lou to the ground, shielding her as they observe the ragged, foul-smelling men. Lou, initially dismissive of the threat, is stunned when she recognizes Bas among the bandits. His appearance has drastically changed—long, matted hair and a scar marking his face—and he wields a black blade with a hardened demeanor, a stark contrast to the boy she once knew.…
    • Blood and Honey: Reid Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Reid regaining consciousness amid intense pain and chaos, finding himself in the middle of a violent battlefield. Coco urgently tries to help him, revealing that her blood magic is keeping his wound closed but requires honey for full healing. The scene is one of utter disorder, with allies like Deveraux, Toulouse, Zenna, Ansel, and Seraphine engaged in fierce combat against thieves. Reid notices the lifeless body of the thieves' leader nearby, his eye gouged out, and his…
    • Dagger of Bone: Lou Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Lou and Deveraux hastily departing Beauchêne to evade authorities after a violent incident. Deveraux, an enigmatic figure who seems unnaturally resilient, takes the reins while Lou reluctantly joins him in the wagon. Her thoughts linger on Reid, who is traveling separately in the "amber wagon" with Coco, sparking jealousy despite their apparent reconciliation. Lou’s frustration grows as Deveraux evades her probing questions about his past, family, and motives, leaving her…
    • 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…
    • Trial by Fire: Reid Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Reid and Lou, disguised to evade detection, prepare to infiltrate a convoy to escape their pursuers. Lou insists Reid target a poor farmer’s wagon, but he refuses to prey on the weak. She argues survival demands pragmatism, directing him to a different wagon while she targets a gilded carriage nearby. Reid is hesitant, overwhelmed by the risks, but Lou reassures him with a plan: pose as an injured traveler, gain entry, and use magic if necessary. Despite his moral reservations, Reid recognizes the…
    • The Drowning: Lou Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Lou and Reid narrowly escape pursuit in the city, with Lou showcasing her expertise in evasion by breaking their pursuers' line of sight. They find refuge in a backstreet in East End, where Reid, visibly shaken, collapses into Lou’s lap. As they recover, Lou reveals she has sent allies—including a rat named Charles—to gather their group and secure rooms at an inn called Léviathan. Despite the danger, Reid remains determined to speak with King Auguste, even as Lou warns him of the futility and risk,…
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