Cute, romantic pet names to call your significant other: Father of Lies, Angel of the Bottomless Pit, accursed serpent, Prince of Darkness, vile seducer of men, persecutor of the faithful, traitor to all who serve God, Font of all evil, begetter of death, he who delights in corruption
Was getting worried when I didn't see the email at first, thought things had gotten even rougher for you. Then it arrived. That pink lightning stands out in the picture.
This chapter is so eventful it's hard for me to point to something specific. The two actually referring to each other by their first names is shocking. I'm so used to the last names that it briefly didn't register to me who Alistair was. Reread the bit with the crucifix holding off Lord Vane (omg like Dracula) trying to see if I could deduce what really caused it, but no. Holding out for it being the power of love held back by repression and Ardelian being a freak into getting sacrificed.
The brief reversal of power only for it to fade was gripping. The attempt to leave a crucifix scar on Vane's forehead also brought Dracula to mind. And now we have Lord Vane in a properly monstrous form. Now he's even more Ardelian's type. Looks like once everything is settled they'll be taking turns dominating each other.
Seriously though, things are heating up. Looking forward to the next chapter.
Aw thanks for the concern, it’s very kind of you. I’m really glad you liked this one, it was one of the harder bits to make work and I’m quite happy with it too!
This story is an absolute delight to read. I am keen every friday to receive more of it, and it's never a let down. This chapter has been amazing too, as well as the one on Victor's birthday (I have to say I quite enjoyed it! I found it really cute and funny)
Thank you so much for your hard work. I hope you're feeling better this week, and that your health only continues to improve
INCREDIBLE chapter. Gorgeous writing, insane tension, agonizing heartbreak, a little bit of hair-pulling -- I'm breathless. Absolutely worth the wait!
My leading theory at this point is the power of surrender -- something about willingly submitting to the beast, as a parallel to submitting to Christ. I can't wait to see how this turns out!!!!
I see I'm not the only one who thought it was maybe love that had brought the beast down low! I was thinking that the start of the ritual came from a place of love - that Victor wanted to save Lord Vane because he loved him, and it was only when the exorcism became more by rote than feeling that its effects began to wear off. But I'm honestly not sure, and I can't say I mind the turn the exorcism took. They kissed! Victor was bitten 👀👀 First names were used! I'm all a-flutter lol.
This chapter and the music I was listening to converged into a singular breathless experience I will not forget, this was BRILLIANT. I genuinely felt my jaw go slack.
Cute, romantic pet names to call your significant other: Father of Lies, Angel of the Bottomless Pit, accursed serpent, Prince of Darkness, vile seducer of men, persecutor of the faithful, traitor to all who serve God, Font of all evil, begetter of death, he who delights in corruption
I love this
Was getting worried when I didn't see the email at first, thought things had gotten even rougher for you. Then it arrived. That pink lightning stands out in the picture.
This chapter is so eventful it's hard for me to point to something specific. The two actually referring to each other by their first names is shocking. I'm so used to the last names that it briefly didn't register to me who Alistair was. Reread the bit with the crucifix holding off Lord Vane (omg like Dracula) trying to see if I could deduce what really caused it, but no. Holding out for it being the power of love held back by repression and Ardelian being a freak into getting sacrificed.
The brief reversal of power only for it to fade was gripping. The attempt to leave a crucifix scar on Vane's forehead also brought Dracula to mind. And now we have Lord Vane in a properly monstrous form. Now he's even more Ardelian's type. Looks like once everything is settled they'll be taking turns dominating each other.
Seriously though, things are heating up. Looking forward to the next chapter.
Came to say a similar theory about the power being Ardelian’s willingness being the reason he can’t have any effect.
On another note, I hope you are well St Starling. Your writing is beautiful.
Feeling much better, was just a bit under the weather last week. Thanks so much!
Aw thanks for the concern, it’s very kind of you. I’m really glad you liked this one, it was one of the harder bits to make work and I’m quite happy with it too!
This story is an absolute delight to read. I am keen every friday to receive more of it, and it's never a let down. This chapter has been amazing too, as well as the one on Victor's birthday (I have to say I quite enjoyed it! I found it really cute and funny)
Thank you so much for your hard work. I hope you're feeling better this week, and that your health only continues to improve
Thank you so much, it really makes it all worth it to hear how much everyone is enjoying it :)
I'm glad you're feeling better!!
INCREDIBLE chapter. Gorgeous writing, insane tension, agonizing heartbreak, a little bit of hair-pulling -- I'm breathless. Absolutely worth the wait!
My leading theory at this point is the power of surrender -- something about willingly submitting to the beast, as a parallel to submitting to Christ. I can't wait to see how this turns out!!!!
THANK YOU!! It means a lot to hear you say that, I’m so glad you like it. As to theories — of course I can’t say ;)
Wow. This was downright cinematic, I almost felt like I could hear scoring underneath
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After not reading for a while I finally caught up, and what a chapter to catch up to!
I see I'm not the only one who thought it was maybe love that had brought the beast down low! I was thinking that the start of the ritual came from a place of love - that Victor wanted to save Lord Vane because he loved him, and it was only when the exorcism became more by rote than feeling that its effects began to wear off. But I'm honestly not sure, and I can't say I mind the turn the exorcism took. They kissed! Victor was bitten 👀👀 First names were used! I'm all a-flutter lol.
Thank you!!
did not expect some kinky bondange in this but go off i guess
Victor, my dear, I think he is asking you to top.
This chapter and the music I was listening to converged into a singular breathless experience I will not forget, this was BRILLIANT. I genuinely felt my jaw go slack.
Thank you!! 💖 I think this is the highest complement any writing can receive