73 Results in the "A Blossom of Flames" category
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Valentina lay awake, her eyes fixed on the ceiling. She watched the dust particles dance in the light. "Good morning, little Weaver," Vyxara whispered in her head. "What are you thinking about?" Valentina sighed softly. "As if you didn't know," she mumbled. "About my fight with Innogen. The last meeting with Professor Horne. Oh, everything, really." "Ah, your... oral lesson with our good professor," the demon chuckled. "Was it that bad?" Valentina closed her eyes and remembered the events, the…-
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Chapter 7 – What Lies Beyond
Dusk was falling over Bridgewater University as Valentina descended the steps of the main building. The day had been a mixture of lectures, secretly studying the forbidden book, gathering needed materials for the summoning, and growing tension. She needed a moment of calm to organize her thoughts. Her feet carried her back to the university gardens almost as if of their own accord. Here and there, students scurried past, engrossed in quiet conversations or books. A black cat was prowling through the…-
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Birds chirped outside Valentina's small window and gently woke her up. She felt refreshed and relaxed. Then she began to remember. "Good morning, little Weaver," Vyxara's voice purred in her head, her voice full of innuendo.The memories of last night flooded her. The intense pleasure, the overwhelming ecstasy, and Vyxara's presence during it all. "Oh Martyr," she whispered, hiding her face in her hands. "There is nothing to be ashamed of," Vyxara said reassuringly. "Didn't you think it was…
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Chapter 29 – The Cost of Success
At that moment, she heard muffled voices from a corner of the hall. She recognized Professor Emberfell and Professor Veilford, who were engaged in a quiet but intense discussion. About her. "...never seen anything like it," she heard Professor Veilford say. "The way she manipulated the Essence was far above the level of a first-year student." Professor Emberfell nodded enthusiastically. "Yes, Valentina has surprised us all. Her progress over the last few weeks has been remarkable. I knew she was…-
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In the days following the second round of the competition, Valentina found herself in a whirlwind of congratulations, envious glances and being the topic of some whispered conversations. But amidst the hustle and bustle, she couldn't forget Professor Horne's strange behavior and remembered that she wanted to investigate it further after the second round of the competition. What she had heard in the library and in the lectures, his nervous looks, the stuttering when he called on certain female students. It…
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Report of the Grand Illuminator to the Scorchbishop Date: 20th Martymor 1356 Subject: Investigation and purge of the demon cult at Bridgewater University To His Serene Highness, the Scorchbishop of Vandercourt, It is with the greatest reverence, and in full awareness of the implications of the revelations made, that I hereby send to His Serene Highness the full report concerning the incident that took place this year at Bridgewater University. This case is a grave and extraordinary example of demonic…
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The Burning Quill was well attended that evening. Students were celebrating the end of exams, saying goodbye to friends or drowning their disappointment in ale and fire tongues. The smell of roasting meat and spicy sauce drifted from the kitchen into the bar. Valentina, Innogen and Crispin had managed to get a quiet table in a corner. Wilbur, the innkeeper, had served them his best lamb chops and even brought a bottle of wine from his private cellar. Innogen's name and money made it possible. "Here's to…
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Chapter 16 – Forbidden Patterns
Lunch was drawing to a close, and the dining room of Bridgewater was beginning to empty. Valentina and Innogen sat for a moment longer.Their plates were already empty, but they were reluctant to part ways. "I have to go," Innogen finally said, wiping her mouth with a napkin. "Professor Veilford's tutorial on advanced planar geometry is waiting for me. I'll see you later?" Valentina nodded with a smile. "Of course. Have fun with the triangles," she joked. As Innogen hurried away laughing, her long blonde…-
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A short time later, she arrived in the library, surrounded by the smell of old leather, parchment and dust, which settled over her like a familiar blanket. The dimmed light from the Essence lamps bathed the high bookshelves in a cozy glow. Valentina walked straight to the Essence Theory section, running her fingers over the spines of books as she searched for texts that might help her with her studies. "Basics of Essence Weaving", "The Story of the Martyr and Its Significance to Weaving", all wandered…
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A week went byand Valentina could feel her influence on Professor Horne growing, how she dominated his thoughts and tormented him with her whispered innuendos. "You've barely scratched the surface, little Weaver," the demon whispered one evening as Valentina pored over her books. "The big test is coming. Now is the time to put all your eggs in one basket." Valentina rubbed her tired eyes. "What do you mean, Vyxara? Professor Horne can hardly think straight now. By this point, I'm sure he's dreaming about…
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