712 Results with the "Romance Novel" genre


    • Angelica’s Ring: Lou Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Lou narrowly escapes the Chasseurs by using Angelica’s Ring, a magical artifact that renders her invisible when placed in her mouth. Despite the physical strain of climbing down a townhouse with broken fingers and the constant fear of being discovered, she manages to evade capture. The ring’s power confirms the Chasseurs’ suspicions of her witchcraft, forcing her into hiding. As she regains her visibility, she encounters Coco, a fellow witch, who reveals that the Chasseurs are still searching for her…
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      Angelica

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Reid collapsing into the water, triggering Lou's panic as he struggles to keep them both afloat. The potent scent of magic lingers around Reid, who appears to be in pain despite still breathing. Meanwhile, Morgane also loses consciousness, causing chaos among the Dames Blanches. Josephine seizes the opportunity to command her followers to capture Coco, but the blood witches hesitate to reenter the rippling waters, especially as Coco breaks free from her binds and steps into the lake,…
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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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      All Seven of Us

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Lou narrating how their plan unfolded as intended. Reid Diggory and his wife, the heiress of La Dame des Sorcières, are discovered lifeless on the floor by a hook-nosed sailor. Jean Luc, a Chasseur captain, takes credit for capturing them, boasting of his prowess and motivation—hinting at reclaiming something taken from him. Célie Tremblay, daughter of a viscount, is introduced as a vigilante who pursued the couple. Jean Luc manipulates the sailors' perceptions, portraying her as…
    • A Time for Moving on: Reid Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Lou suggesting an outing to Reid, who has been observing her unusual behavior since her return from the infirmary. She appears distracted, her eyes flickering as if watching something unseen, and her fingers twitching nervously. Reid worries about the influence of a troubled patient, Monsieur Bernard, who is kept sedated and chained to prevent self-harm. Hoping a change of scenery might help, Reid agrees to accompany Lou, though he remains cautious about her unpredictable…
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      A Single Spark

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Reid and Lou in a tense confrontation as dozens of armed Chasseurs, led by Philippe, surround their cell. Lou, though visibly shaken, masks her fear with bravado, taunting the guards and provoking them with sharp remarks. Reid attempts to temper her defiance, aware of the danger, but Lou continues to challenge the Chasseurs, even as her trembling hands betray her anxiety. Philippe arrives, coldly announcing their impending execution, setting the stage for a high-stakes standoff.…
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      A Simple Favor

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter follows Reid and their companions—Coco, Beau, Nicholina, and Célie—as they search for black pearls in the village of Anchois. Their efforts prove fruitless as they comb through market stalls, encountering superstitious fishermen and growing frustration. Nicholina’s eerie chanting about drowning adds to the tension, while Coco warns of potential Chasseur interference. The group’s desperation mounts as time runs out, and their interactions grow increasingly irritable, culminating in…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter "A Shower of Light" depicts a harrowing scene of chaos and despair as an unnatural fire engulfs the characters. Reid, Lou, Beau, and others are trapped on a burning platform, with the flames spreading rapidly and consuming everything in their path. Auguste, the king, is horrifically burned alive, while Philippe and Oliana abandon him to his fate. Lou and Reid struggle to free themselves, with Beau desperately trying to untie the ropes binding them. The fire, described as eternal and…
    • A Question of Pride: Reid Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Reid and Lou sharing an uncomfortably intimate night in a cramped dormitory bed. The tension between them is palpable as Lou struggles to sleep, her movements and proximity driving Reid to distraction. Despite his restraint, Reid reluctantly joins her in bed after she insists, their forced closeness igniting a mix of irritation and unspoken attraction. The awkward silence between them underscores the unresolved tension, with Lou’s playful teasing and Reid’s guarded responses…
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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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