159 Results in the "Horror" category


    • 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,…
    • Stolen Moments: Reid Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Reid watches Lou sleep peacefully, her rhythmic breathing a stark contrast to his own restless state. Since Modraniht, sleep eludes him, and when it comes, it brings dark, disturbing dreams. A shadowy figure, Absalon—a matagot drawn to troubled souls—joins him, reinforcing his inner turmoil. Reid tries to dismiss the creature but ultimately allows its presence, a silent acknowledgment of his unspoken distress. Lou wakes and notices Reid’s wakefulness, her concern evident as she searches his eyes.…
    • Something New: Lou Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter depicts an emotionally charged moment between Lou and Reid as they grapple with grief and self-acceptance. Lou reflects on Reid's troubled past, acknowledging how few people have genuinely loved him—including his adoptive father, the Archbishop, who recently died. Despite Reid's flaws and their complicated history, Lou recognizes his deep need for love and comfort. Their embrace becomes a sanctuary as Reid processes his loss, revealing his fear that the Archbishop would have hated him if he'd…
    • Something Dark and Ancient: Lou Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Lou witnessing the tragic death of Ansel, who collapses lifelessly before her. Blood pools around his body as she stands paralyzed by shock, unable to process the reality of his sudden demise. A prophetic warning about a loved one's death echoes in her mind, heightening her anguish. The scene erupts into chaos as Coco and others attempt futilely to revive Ansel, their desperate pleas and sobs underscoring the irreversible loss. Claud confirms Ansel's death, leaving the group…
    • 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…
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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…
    • 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…
    • 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…
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      Prologue

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Prologue — this tale begins and ends in blood, the one constant across generations. From the moment life begins—screaming, wet, and stained by birth—it sets a tone that is rarely acknowledged in polite conversation. Death has grown quiet in modern times, often masked by sterile hospital beds, silenced by ventilators and numbed by machines that bleep until they don’t. Five girls were brought into the world the same way many are—greeted not just with warmth but also with a rush of red, wrapped…
    • Pride Goeth Before the Fall: Lou Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Lou, the protagonist, is consumed by anger and isolation after being abandoned by a significant figure (likely Reid) without explanation. She drowns her frustration in whiskey while observing others in the tavern—Ansel, Coco, and their companions—laughing together, which only deepens her sense of alienation. The group watches her warily, as if she’s a ticking time bomb. Lou reflects on their fractured relationship, convinced she only gave him the truth he demanded, yet he left anyway. Her worry for…
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