159 Results in the "Horror" category


    • 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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      A Promise: Reid

      A Promise: Reid Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Reid and his companions, including Lou, Beau, and others, nearing Cesarine only to discover a Chasseur blockade at the city entrance. Liana reports that the huntsmen are specifically searching for them, likely due to Jean Luc alerting the authorities. Lou reacts with anger, mocking Jean Luc’s absence, but the group’s tension is palpable as they grapple with the danger ahead. Reid observes Lou’s emotional turmoil, noting her whispered conversations with her…
    • Blood Drops: Lou Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Lou witnessing a blood witch ritual called *pendency*, where Gabrielle mourns her mother’s death. The atmosphere is heavy with grief as Lou reflects on the brutal murder of Etienne Gilly, whose charred and decapitated body was left as a gruesome message. The witches reveal a pattern: victims are rumored to be the king’s illegitimate children, suggesting a targeted campaign of torture. Lou suspects her mother, Morgane, is behind these killings, possibly as retaliation for her…
    • 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…
    • 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…
    • 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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