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A Murder of Crows
The chapter opens with Reid and his companions, including the unstable Nicholina, traveling along the coast toward a village in search of black pearls. Nicholina becomes fixated on a distant fir tree where a solitary crow perches, muttering ominously. The group discusses the necessity of the pearls as payment to safely approach the dangerous waters of L’Eau Mélancolique, guarded by Le Cœur Brisé. Tensions rise as Beau scoffs at the idea, while Thierry’s silent presence hints at his unresolved trauma…-
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A Nest of Mice
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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The Dragon and Her Maiden
The chapter opens with a dramatic confrontation as a dragon descends upon Reid and his companions, unleashing fiery destruction. Reid instinctively protects Lou while the others scramble for cover, except Thierry, who watches the dragon with an inexplicable expression of relief. Realizing their helplessness against such a creature, Reid considers using his magical abilities to create a diversion, though he doubts its effectiveness against a fire-breathing dragon. The tension escalates until a shocking…-
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Litany
The chapter "Litany" follows Lou as they grapple with darkness, memory, and the presence of supernatural entities like Legion and Etienne. Lou repeatedly recites the names of their companions—Reid, Coco, Beau, Ansel, and Madame Labelle—as a mantra to anchor themselves. Etienne, a fading presence, struggles to remember his own identity, and Lou fiercely reminds him. Meanwhile, Legion, a collective entity, dismisses hope, but Lou counters that hope is essential, calling it "the cure." The darkness around…-
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Another Grave
The chapter opens with Célie emerging from the trees in a disguised outfit, wearing Jean Luc’s shirt and a feathered cavalier hat, complete with a trimmed beard. Her attempt at a convincing disguise is met with laughter from Beau, who teases her for looking ridiculous. Nicholina, bound and restrained with blood-coated hands, giggles from the sidelines. Célie defends her choice by citing other women who wear trousers, but Beau dismisses her concerns, leading to a playful yet tense exchange. The group…-
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Le Cœur Brisé
The chapter opens with Reid, Coco, and their companions arriving at a mysterious location beneath a cypress tree, carrying an unconscious Nicholina. The atmosphere is eerie, with thick fog and an unsettling silence. Coco reveals they must descend into the fog to reach L’Eau Mélancolique, a place guarded by Le Cœur Brisé. Despite Beau’s skepticism and Célie’s fears about the waters’ madness-inducing effects, Reid insists on pressing forward, driven by their mission. As the group debates their…-
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The Waters’ Truth
The chapter opens with Reid reflecting on the moment he received his Balisarda, a ceremonial sword, during his induction into the Chasseurs. The event was marked by solemnity and tradition, with the Archbishop presiding over the ceremony. Despite the honor, Reid recalls a fleeting hesitation as he accepted the sword, sensing the pain and sacrifice it would bring. This moment foreshadows the weight of his choices, as he knowingly embraces a path fraught with suffering. Reid’s narrative shifts to the…-
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Mathieu
The chapter opens with Lou plunged into freezing water after being pushed by Reid, her muscles seizing from the cold. Disoriented and struggling to see in the pitch-black depths, she grapples with Nicholina, who shares her body. The two clash as Nicholina’s panic threatens to drown them, their heavy clothing dragging them deeper. Despite their mutual hostility, they reluctantly work together to shed their cumbersome garments, but the darkness and cold continue to overwhelm them, leaving Lou desperate to…-
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What It Is to Drown
The chapter depicts a brutal and surreal struggle between Lou and Nicholina, set against a backdrop of swirling, chaotic waters and fragmented memories. As Lou grapples with Nicholina, she realizes the only way to defeat her is by drowning her in overwhelming emotion rather than physical force. The currents around them carry flashes of past events—faces, landscapes, and sensations—that disorient Lou while she fights to maintain control. Nicholina, feral and relentless, attacks with teeth and claws,…-
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What It Is to Swim
The chapter opens with Reid poised to dive into the water after an unnamed female character, his urgency evident as he doesn’t even pause to remove his boots or coat. His focus is abruptly interrupted by the appearance of a white-furred dog with glowing amber eyes, a recurring figure Reid views as an ill omen. The tension escalates as the dog snarls and paces, seemingly trying to communicate something, while Reid reacts defensively, drawing a knife. Coco, the woman with him, dismisses the dog’s…-
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