2095 Results in the "Fiction" category


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      The Lighthouse

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Reid and his companions—Célie, Coco, Beau, and Lou—awakening at dawn in a sanctuary, weary from a restless night. Father Achille greets them, offering apples and a warning to avoid detection by villagers and the nearby Chasseurs. He cautions Reid about the ominous reputation of *cauchemars*, harbingers of catastrophe, but Reid dismisses the concern, focusing on their immediate mission. As the group departs, a sense of foreboding lingers, underscored by Achille’s solemn…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Lou's disoriented and fragmented consciousness as she realizes she has lost control of her body to Nicholina le Clair. Trapped in a formless darkness, Lou grapples with the absence of physical senses and the unsettling realization that she exists within Nicholina's mind—or vice versa. Her attempts to provoke Nicholina go unanswered, and her frustration mounts as she struggles to reclaim her body, fearing she may remain trapped for centuries. Emotions feel amplified in this liminal…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Reid and Lou in a tense, intimate moment as she seductively touches him in a dim sanctuary. Despite their history of passion, Reid feels an unsettling dread rather than desire, confused by his own aversion to her touch. He makes excuses about their early departure the next day, masking his discomfort, while Lou remains persistent in her advances. Their interaction is charged with unspoken tension as Reid grapples with conflicting emotions—love for Lou and an inexplicable…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter "An Insidious Presence" follows Lou, who is trapped in a dark, oppressive void, grappling with an internal struggle between surrender and survival. A sharp, familiar voice interrupts the darkness, urging Lou to wake up and reject the allure of oblivion. The voice insists that Lou has fought too hard to give up now, emphasizing the desire to live rather than fade away. Meanwhile, a sinister chuckle from the darkness tempts Lou to surrender, offering false comfort while intensifying the…
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      La Petite Larme

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Reid, Beau, Coco, and Lou retreating to a sanctuary after a harrowing encounter with a falling statue in the cemetery. Célie, unexpectedly present, insists she will not return home despite Reid's protests about the danger. Tensions rise as Lou, half-lit by candlelight, questions Célie's motives, while Beau humorously defends her, noting her timely warning saved them. Célie’s nervous demeanor contrasts with her determination to stay, hinting at unresolved dynamics within the…
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      Coco’s Flame

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Reid and Coco sit in a cemetery beneath a statue of Saint Magdaleine, enveloped in a heavy silence. Coco, visibly drained and emotionally numb, absently rubs a scar on her palm while Reid observes her with concern. Their conversation begins haltingly, touching on Lou’s recent behavior and the group’s shared hunger, but quickly shifts to deeper tensions. Coco’s blunt question about Lou’s potential pregnancy reveals her fear of added complications, while Reid’s awkward attempts to offer comfort…
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      Darkness Mine

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter "Darkness Mine" from *Darkness Mine* delves into the protagonist Lou's harrowing experience of being consumed by an all-encompassing darkness. The narrative vividly describes how the darkness becomes an oppressive force, merging with Lou's identity until they feel indistinguishable from it. The pain and suffocation are palpable as Lou struggles without form, senses, or control, emphasizing a profound sense of disintegration and helplessness. The darkness is not just external but internalized,…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Reid and his companions—Coco, Beau, and Lou—standing in a mist-shrouded cemetery at dawn, surrounded by crumbling headstones and an eerie silence. They debate whether to seek shelter in a nearby abandoned church, wary of being recognized due to their notoriety. A spectral white dog, an enigmatic presence since their journey began, watches them silently, adding to the unsettling atmosphere. Despite Beau’s reservations, Reid insists they rest in the church, hoping to evade…
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      A Nest of Mice

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter "A Nest of Mice" from *A Nest of Mice* opens with a haunting incantation, listing ingredients like bayberry, adder's fang, and owl's eye, suggesting a spell meant for both noble and sinister purposes. The narrator, Nicholina, reflects on the grimoire's promise of companionship, emphasizing the communal nature of mice who thrive together in safe, magical spaces. However, the tone shifts as the narrator's fingers gouge the parchment, revealing an obsession with death and a defiance of its…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The spell­bind­ing con­clu­sion to Ser­pent & Dove tril­o­gy. Lou and Reid have risked every­thing to build a life together—but ene­mies old and new gath­er around them. Morgane’s shad­ow looms large, and an ancient evil stirs. With mag­ic surg­ing out of con­trol and loy­al­ty test­ed at every turn, Lou and Reid must decide what they’re will­ing to sac­ri­fice to save those they love… and the…
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