222 Results with the "Young Adult" genre


    • The Most Beautiful Shade of Blue Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Lou and her companions preparing to leave Isla's realm after being expelled. Despite Isla's arrogance, she provides them with supplies, including warm clothes and weapons. Reid remains unconscious, carried by the group, which heightens Lou's unease. She struggles with frustration and worry over his condition, as Isla had assured her he would wake but offered no further help. The group moves toward the gates in silence, with Beau casting anxious glances at Lou, hinting at deeper…
    • The Oracle and the Sea Urchin Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Lou, Coco, and Célie making a grand entrance in their elaborate gowns, drawing attention as they navigate the opulent halls of a ship. The setting is rich with decadence, featuring gilded panels, broken chandeliers, and a banquet table laden with exotic dishes. The air is thick with magic, and the group is greeted by a melusine butler who escorts them to their seats with aristocratic flair. The scene sets a tone of surreal elegance, blending fantasy and formality as the characters…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Lou and Coco enter a curtained room in Le Présage, where a golden tub filled with steaming water awaits. Coco undresses casually, unconcerned about Reid, who remains unconscious. Lou, though worried, tries to downplay her anxiety, using humor to mask her fear. She attempts to wake Reid by submerging his hand in a bowl of water, despite Coco’s skepticism about the method. The tension between Lou’s determination and Coco’s doubt highlights their dynamic as they navigate the uncertainty of Reid’s…
    • A Magpie’s Nest Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter follows Lou and her companions as they journey through a mysterious underwater realm led by the melusines, mythical fish-like creatures. Lou reflects on her childhood fear of melusines, once believed to be dangerous, but now realizes they are indifferent to witches unless provoked. The group navigates a submerged path, surrounded by eerie shadows in the water, with Reid being towed forward by the currents. Beau expresses his discomfort with the melusines, while Angelica warns the group to tread…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Lou and her companions recovering from a recent conflict, with Angelica unexpectedly showing tenderness toward the deceased Constantin. Lou checks Reid’s condition, confirming he is unharmed but unconscious, likely due to a self-sacrificial act to buy their escape. Angelica’s presence stirs tension, particularly for Coco, who struggles with her unresolved feelings toward her mother. The group’s injuries are miraculously healed by Angelica’s water magic, yet her emotional…
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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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      Doubt Creeps in

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter "Doubt Creeps in" follows Nicholina, a disembodied spirit grappling with existential fear and abandonment. Without a physical form, she drifts as a gust of wind or snowflake, searching for her body while her mistress ignores her. The landscape—barren and unfamiliar—offers no solace, amplifying her anxiety. Memories of a castle and bridge taunt her, but they’re absent, leaving her to confront the possibility of fading into nothingness or transforming into a lesser creature. Nicholina…
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      Another Pattern

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Reid and Lou emerging from the water after a harrowing ordeal. Lou, who had been lifeless and pale underwater, miraculously revives, her hair regaining its color and her strength returning. Overjoyed, Reid embraces her, laughing and kissing her repeatedly, unable to contain his relief. Lou, now full of energy, jokes about her hunger and their shared history, teasing Reid about his past feelings for her. Their playful banter and affectionate exchanges highlight their deep bond and the…
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      The Final Verse

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter "The Final Verse" depicts Lou's harrowing confrontation with Nicholina amidst the aftermath of Ansel's death. Paralyzed by grief, Lou remains crouched over Ansel's body while Nicholina taunts her, relishing their shared pain. Flashbacks reveal Ansel's vulnerability—his joy at receiving his first birthday present and his desire to prove his worth beyond being a liability. These memories amplify Lou's anguish as she grapples with the senseless loss of someone so kind, contrasting sharply with…
    • What It Is to Swim Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin 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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