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Previous            TOC              Next    Chapter 2 Alto returned just as dawn began to break. As he set down his dew-dampened cloak at the door, he heard a voice from above, one he wasn’t supposed to hear. “So, you’ve finally come back?” “Viviana.” Startled, Alto lifted his head. Viviana was peeking out from the staircase railing. Alto hurriedly climbed the stairs in long strides. Just as he was about to embrace Viviana, clad in a thin nightgown, he stopped, worried t

Previous            TOC              Next    ✦ ✦ ✦ The charity event was a success. Following the example of the exemplary Duchess of Fortuna, the wives of the duchy’s vassals willingly offered their cherished possessions to raise funds for the less fortunate. “I hear Your Grace is establishing yet another orphanage this time.” “How remarkable that someone so young can be so thoughtful.” “His Grace must be happy.” Amid the outpouring of praise, Viviana merely maintained a

✨ Special shoutout to Jinari for your Ko-fi support!   (*ᴗ͈ˬᴗ͈)ꕤ*.ﾟ Thank you very much!~ ❣️    Previous            TOC              Next    Chapter 1 Outside the window, rain was falling in a steady drizzle. It was early evening, but thick storm clouds made it as dark as midnight. Viviana swallowed hard. She could barely see even a step ahead, but she couldn’t look away. Rumble! Each time lightning struck, the flashing light made the figure before her appear and vanish a

Previous            TOC      ・・・・・ Isabel first learned about Heaven and Hell during Bible study at the cathedral as a child. The booklet, created to educate children, contained few words and many illustrations, each intuitively depicting good and evil. Ugly devils with horns and tails. Smiling angels in white robes with white wings. A terrifying Hell where sulphurous flames raged, and people were tortured. A beautiful Heaven where everyone lived under God’s care, sharing lo

🚨 Warning: This chapter includes descriptions of the results of physical torture.  Please remain mindful of this as you read. If you feel uncomfortable, do not hesitate to stop reading. 🚨    Previous            TOC              Next    "Hey, Isabel." Isabel weakly turned her head. A guard with a rugged face was looking down at her from beyond the bars. "You have a visitor." "Am I even allowed visitors?" The guard stepped aside without answering. Behind him, a man dresse

🚨 Warning: This chapter includes depictions of  sexual assault and violence, and descriptions of physical torture. Please remain mindful of this as you read. If you feel uncomfortable, do not hesitate to stop reading. 🚨    Previous            TOC              Next    Book Chapter 4 ‘Right, there’s no way he’d let me go willingly.’ Isabel closed her eyes without a word. Rather than follow him, it was better to leave for the Heavenly Realm, even if it was a little early.

Previous            TOC              Next    “She gave you your name?”  “Mum said I had to keep it a secret until I became an adult, but I know it’s okay to tell you. You’re on my side, after all.”  The small hand tensed. Cabelenus, in turn, tightened his hold on Michael. “…I think I’m starting to understand why your name is like that now.” “What’s wrong with my name?” Michael tilted his head, but no answer came. Cabelenus only stared at the signature in the book. “Mister

Previous            TOC              Next    “Thank you, sir.” The elderly man with white hair trembled as he reached out his hand. Beneath his thick white eyebrows, his aged eyes were filled with awe. “There’s no need to thank me.” James reached out and took the old man’s hand. As his sleeve slipped back, a bracelet glinted on James’s wrist. "How can you say such a thing after all that you’ve done for us, sir?!" “I merely did what needed to be done.” “Hearing you say tha

Previous            TOC              Next    “…Am I really your king?” [You were.] “I was?” [You. Loved too many things.] [You never became only our king.] “I don’t understand what you’re saying.” Alicia gave an awkward smile. The monsters with pitch-black fur weren’t exactly pleasant to look at, but having seen them a few times already, she wasn’t afraid. [We. Learned the ways humans communicate.] [We wanted to talk with you.] [We practised for a long time.] [Do you trul

Previous            TOC              Next    “Just in case, I’ve put the soldiers on standby. If a problem arises, we’ll be able to respond immediately.” Gazeff handed the polished sword to Cabelenus. Cabelenus grasped and released the sword’s hilt several times, as if gauging it. He had held countless swords, but somehow today’s sword felt heavy. Gazeff looked back and forth between Cabelenus and Alicia, then spoke cautiously. “…Are the monsters really going to appear?”