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    • by Cristae Episode 47 A space surrounded by a tall fence, with great evergreens bending over as if in watchful guard—a place with a strangely somber atmosphere. “Ah. That’s…” Void wore a look of utter discomfort. “…It’s the garden of the Nameless Zevert.” “What…” I started to ask, then stopped short. The Nameless Zevert. Its meaning was plain. ‘That must be Mister Leviathan’s baby’s grave.’ I rose on tiptoe and peeked between the slats of the fence. A…
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      by Cristae The next day. Grace: Today’s your first shoot, right? < Yeah. I’m on the way now. In the backseat of the car heading to the first shoot of New Eclipse, Seo-jun leaned against the seat, texting with his friends. Grace and original author Laura Welton had returned to New York a few days after Seo-jun’s birthday. They had checked the set, locations, and cast, so there was no more need for them to stay. “Anything more would just get in the way.” That’s what Laura had said…
    • by Cristae “Thank you for inviting me to dinner. See you tomorrow, Ruby.” With that, the boy—brash or polite, it was hard to say—disappeared without a hint of hesitation. Tremble, tremble, tremble. The table shook as if in an earthquake. “Phew… Stop sulking already.” Grandfather muttered, eyeing his tightly clenched, rock-like fist. “I’ll soon release this grudge.” “Grandfather… Please don’t talk to your fists…” “Hmph.” Before we knew it, Mister was leaning…
    • by Cristae Clang. The knife spun sharply on the ground. “That was…” –Close! Jeez, what was that?! I calmed my pounding heart. Everyone except Mister Leviathan and the knight was staring in shock, eyes wide like startled rabbits. “It’s all right, little one, it’s all right.” Ah, except for Grandfather too, who was patting me soothingly. “Wh—what—!” Delmon, who had suddenly been grabbed by the scruff of the neck, gaped in terror. “Oh, sorry.” Only then did…
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      by Cristae “Cut! Okay!” The very first take of the very first shoot wrapped in one go. “We’ll move on to the bust shot!” While the bust and close-up shots still remained, the momentum was high. The New Age production staff, observing from a distance, silently applauded at the scene that looked like it had come straight out of the novel Eclipse. ‘The writer should’ve seen this!’ Seo-jun Lee’s suspicious and unsettling aura was flawless, and Hailey Lodge’s startled reaction and…
    • by Cristae Episode 43 The duke sat askew on the large bed, gently patting and comforting the whimpering child in his arms. "…How." It was a brief question, but Leviathan seemed to understand it well enough. "Whenever she seems oddly listless in the evening, it always ends up like this." A heavy, deep sigh escaped him. In that brief moment, the duke looked as though he had aged several years, utterly fatigued. "Khalid." His voice was cracked with exhaustion. He pulled the quilt tighter around…
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      by Cristae When Seo-jun met the cat’s eyes, he gave a gentle smile and took a small step back from the cage. Hailey Lodge, who had once declared, “I like both dogs and cats, but if I had to choose—definitely cats!” mirrored Seo-jun’s cautious movement, her face slightly flushed. They both knew just how sensitive cats could be. “Alright, please open them.” After confirming that the meeting room door was securely shut, Director Wilma gave the signal. The three handlers unlocked the…
    • by Cristae Episode 69 ‘Kal!’ Though he tried to keep his voice steady, I could hear it trembling on the verge of breaking. I answered at once. ‘I’m at Ipsen Mountain!’ Fumbling, I touched my earlobe and closed my eyes. I could feel Licht’s gaze on me, but I had no choice. I just hoped it looked like I was only dizzy. ‘Honestly, I’m not sure exactly where. Licht and Lady Titi are hurt, but I caught the bad guys…’ ‘Huh?’ ‘I’m fine.’ A deep, long sigh…
    • by Cristae Episode 59Gasp, how embarrassing. “Ruby? It’s dangerous. Come down here.” As Dad reached out his hand, I nervously got up and stepped down the stairs. “It’s been a while.” Licht deliberately came down to the foot of the stairs to offer his hand. One hand was clasped behind his back, a very courteous escort. “Blondie, why are you here…?” I asked blankly, unable to even think of taking his hand. Licht, retracting his arm, smiled, narrowing one eye. “Yeah. My hair is…
    • by Cristae Episode 21 "Void!" I barged straight into Void's room. “Wah! You scared me!” Void was sitting at his desk, scribbling something. “H-huh?” Void hastily covered his notebook. A diary… or perhaps— “Do you have a map in here?” “A map?” “Yeah!” “Of course I do, but…” Void rummaged through his shelves and soon produced a map of the territory. It was covered with markings for shops, amenities, lodgings, and more. “Wow, thanks!” “But why do…
    • by Cristae Episode 25 “Mister?” At some point, Mister was standing behind me. His eyes blazed fiercely. “That damned Leviathan bastard…” All of a sudden? “Rubian, hasn't His Excellency ever given you any allowance?” Even Sir Leon knelt on one knee, pressing for answers. What on earth are they talking about? Unaware that my thoughts had slipped out as a sigh, I stared in bewilderment at the two men, who seemed to have lost their minds. “What is it you want!…
    • by Cristae 106Will this work? I wasn’t sure. First, how to use this… My mind spun in circles. Use this magic circle like so, and then… Dissolve everything, root to stem… Ah. So it can only be used once per person. After that, resistance builds up, and drinking it again just improves your health… I see. Digging up these new details, I picked up the herb. As I gently infused it with magic, the green leaves trembled with joy. “Sniff sniff. Smells like grass.” A blueish aura…
    • by Cristae Episode 107 “How dare you break into a noble’s residence and approach my daughter.” “Gah!” A hand shot out with tremendous force, clamping down on his throat. The mage’s feet thrashed helplessly in the air. “This is so brazen, I could execute you on the spot and no one would protest… What do you think?” A low voice, grating like nails on a chalkboard. The oppressive, chilling aura made the 'Fourth’s' eyes shake uncontrollably. “Answer me, mage.” Leviathan…
    • by Cristae Episode 71Ch. 8 When Leviathan stepped out of the cave with Rubian in his arms, a crowd had already gathered. Of them all, the knights bearing the Zevert crest were by far the most agitated. “Your Grace, what about Rubian…?” Leon, so unlike his usual self, strode forward with a tense expression. He had stepped back, perhaps out of concern for Rubian, but his gaze as he checked on the child was sharper than anyone’s. “Shh.” Leviathan quietly shook his head. He then took a…
    • by Cristae 66‘But Mister said… he caught the culprit!’ Did some remnants remain? ‘No!’ My body moved on instinct as I saw the black shadow reaching for the two girls. At the same time, a hand abruptly grabbed me from behind. “Rubian? It really is you. I kept calling, where are you rushing off to?” It was Licht. “Licht! Liv and Titi! Look—there!” “Huh?” Frantic, I pointed across the main street. Seeing the blood drain from my face, Licht seemed to understand and…
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      by Cristae “Okay! Cut!” Morning filming wrapped, and after lunch, preparations began for the next shoot. Seo-jun arrived on set for his afternoon scene. “Welcome, Jun.” “Hello.” As Seo-jun greeted the staff, a soft meow made him look down. A black cat stood at his feet. “So it’s Bella today. Hello, Bella.” Meow— Seo-jun scooped her up, gently cradling the feline who had worked hard all morning. He also exchanged greetings with her handler. ‘Jack was here…
    • by Cristae Episode 84 Creak—the door slowly opened. Thud, thud, thud. The adults’ shoulders jumped with a start. They hadn’t done anything wrong, but for some reason, it felt as if they’d been caught gossiping behind someone’s back. “Hup, two. Hup, two.” Flustered, Balok suddenly began doing push-ups. “Aeina, Hazel? Where are my maid and handmaiden?” Rosetta calmly lifted the lid of the teapot, feigning a search for the attendants. “……” Leviathan alone managed to…
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      by Cristae The lights in the main hall were on, their glow stark white, perfectly matching the atmosphere of a hospital horror film. Shen Lian stopped crying and carefully examined the people in the main hall. Including himself, there were twelve individuals in total. The burly man holding a fire axe appeared extremely menacing; no one dared to approach him. A woman dressed in professional attire sat in a chair. Shen Lian noticed she was barefoot—she must have removed her high-heeled shoes. Nearby,…
      BL/Yuri • Contemporary • Horror • beginner village • horror game • suicidal thoughts • Shen Lian
    • Chapter 3: The Most Terrifying Part of the Game is Just the Rookie Village (Part Three) Cover
      by Cristae Shen Lian recalled his previous suicide attempts. They were all very artsy. He looked at the saw in his hand. Very violent. Slowly, he brought it up to his neck. Something from the neighboring morgue knocked on the door. "Wow." My life isn't meant to end yet, he thought, removing the saw. Alright, he feared this thing in his hand. Too violent, too direct. Just like jumping off a building or lying down on railway tracks—blood-soaked methods. Depression was when one's soul…
      BL/Yuri • Contemporary • Horror • depressed patient • electric saw • ghost • morgue • Shen Lian • Zheng Qing
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      by Cristae Wang Xiaoyan and Feng You were utterly exhausted. Throughout their journey, they had suffered from the depletion of physical strength and mental stress. Upon locking the door shut, they immediately sat down on the floor without a word to each other. Neither could have imagined that merely coming for a medical checkup would plunge them into such an unpredictable predicament. "Feng You, I'm scared," Wang Xiaoyan murmured softly. Feng You silently embraced her. This embrace was very warm; Wang…
      BL/Yuri • Contemporary • Horror • depressed patient • ghost • murder • Feng You • Shen Lian • Wang Xiaoyan • Zheng Qing
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