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…
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      Old Magic: Lou

      Old Magic: Lou Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens in Léviathan’s dining room, where the protagonist, Lou, confronts La Voisin and Nicholina, two eerie figures who seem out of place in the mundane setting. Their scarred skin and haunting eyes mark them as otherworldly, and Lou resolves to bring their "horror story" to life. The tension is palpable as they discuss their missing companions and the burning of the Skull Masquerade. Nicholina’s cryptic chanting and La Voisin’s calculating demeanor set the stage for a dark alliance, with…
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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…
    • Claud Deveraux: Reid Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Reid refusing a drink from Lou in a chaotic tavern filled with actors and locals. The atmosphere is tense as Reid struggles with his emotions, frustrated by his inability to focus on their mission to gather information about Morgane’s plans. Lou attempts to lighten the mood, but Reid remains distant, consumed by panic at the thought of her leaving. The tavern’s raucous environment contrasts sharply with Reid’s inner turmoil, and his inability to articulate his fears strains…
    • The Last Note: Lou Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Lou and Reid arrive at a bar feeling relieved after Morgane's absence during the Archbishop’s funeral procession, despite the cryptic notes burning in Lou’s boot. Their lighthearted banter is interrupted by the tense atmosphere in the room, where La Voisin and Blaise’s factions sit apart, frustrated by the lack of action. Coco, Ansel, and others act as buffers, while Claud’s arrival with a skull-shaped mask sparks unease. The group debates their next move, with Coco suggesting using Lou and Reid as…
    • 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…
    • Evil Seeks a Foothold: Reid Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Reid reflecting on the unsettling events at La Mascarade des Crânes as he sits with Deveraux and Jean Luc in Léviathan. Jean Luc, visibly tense, warns the group that the king is aware of their actions and insists they leave before he returns, threatening arrest. Despite his harsh words, Jean Luc’s conflicted loyalty is evident when he advises Reid to flee the kingdom with Lou and Coco. The tension between them underscores the precarious alliance between witches and those who hunt…
    • 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…
    • Marionette: Reid Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Reid reflecting on his lack of combat experience alongside Lou, despite their tumultuous lives. He recalls previous encounters where Lou’s brutal efficiency in dispatching enemies left him in awe. Now, witnessing her in action again, he realizes she is a formidable force. Lou moves with unexpected speed and precision, using both her knife and magic to overpower opponents, leaving Reid to grapple with the reality of her deadly prowess. As the bar fight escalates, Reid quickly…
    • Coco’s Vision: Lou Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Lou reflecting on Reid’s horrified reaction, which solidifies her resolve to save Célie at any cost. The group, a mix of witches, werewolves, and huntsmen, is tense as they debate Morgane’s ominous ultimatum: rescue Célie by midnight or her heart will be eaten. Jean Luc, desperate and clutching notes revealing Célie’s abduction, insists on immediate action, while Beau warns against walking into a trap. The blood witches, La Voisin and Nicholina, threaten Jean Luc,…
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