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THE MYSTERY CITY CHAPTER 55
The last phrase was said almost angrily, causing the Fox to flinch involuntarily. The Headmaster's honesty was unaccustomed, cruel, but could not help but evoke a sense of belonging. Perhaps the reason for this was the shared memories between them.- One look. One full dive. And all the forgotten wounds began to bleed with renewed vigor. It was as if the Mask had not even existed for two hundred years! My personal nightmare is back! And neither the pale-faced Demon, nor the Mask, nor the new weirdo can make old wounds heal! There are very similar ulcers inside you and me, Alice! he finished, cradling the Fox's face in the cradle of his palms.The girl didn't look away. Sad eyes gazed at him. And in my mind there is only one question:Does my presence hurt?“ A still alive girl wanders around the dead Circus with the Dead at the head. The more life you have, the more I feel its absence in me. It's painful, but if you leave it will hurt a lot more! »“I can imagine what it cost you,” Li
THE MYSTERY CITY CHAPTER 56
The morning after the night of the discovery of the nursery rhyme, Alexa Lis met with a bouquet of conflicting feelings. Embarrassment and awkwardness became dominant among them. After the moment of mutual exposure of the most painful wounds to each other, the girl was shy to look in the direction of the Man. Waking up, contrary to tradition, not in an empty tent, she darted behind the screen on unbending legs and tried to wash her burning face with embarrassment.What seemed absolutely natural and correct in the arms of the night, in the pitiless light of the day looked like insanity. In the morning, the Man, in whose arms she shed the most bitter tears, again turned into the Great and Terrible Master of the Circus, and she into his subordinate.“Damn, why am I so worried, like we… But in all honesty, if we just slept together, I would worry a lot less. Attraction, nothing more!” - from her chaotic thoughts, the Man involuntarily smiled, admitting, however, that everything that happe
THE MYSTERY CITY CHAPTER 57
“The winner cannot demand revenge!” he retorted. “Dear Alice, it’s a sin for you to complain. Victory gives you freedom and the books you so desire. Fair play will force you into unpleasant training. Just swallow this lie and claim your prize.“My honor is not sold so cheaply!” the girl said indignantly."If you're selling your soul, never let the buyer cut the price!"So it's just a matter of price? - the eyes of a predator, sparkling like arctic ice, looked at the girl searchingly.“I demand fair play from you, Human!” The fox didn't flinch. Opposite the Director sat an angry Fury with flared nostrils and lightning flashing from her eyes. “Even if it means my every defeat.- May it be so! He bowed his head meekly.“ Won't you regret your defeats in the future, dear Alice? »Ten minutes of silence. The Black Kingdom suffered critical losses. Alice was already anxiously peering into the emerging party. Perhaps the Man was not an absolute master of chess, but many times he surpassed ev
THE MYSTERY CITY CHAPTER 58
"Oh yeah! Questions about the former! Lis smiled wickedly.- Neither one nor the other. I wanted her to take a seat beside me,” he answered curtly.How is Jossie?— No, like the Mistress of the Circus. Like my queen, - at the last word, he caught a barely noticeable surge of displeasure from the girl. Not enough to even form into a tangible thought, but palpable at the level of emotions. Almost jealous .— That's how! she chuckled. - Strongly, then, upset when she preferred anything to your generous offer ?"Are you planning on chastising me?" You yourself know exactly what I felt at that moment, ”he twitched impatiently, but the Fox butted his head again, this time with the back of the head. “She really was special.“Someone needs to enlighten you on what that girl, Human, felt!”“ For the first and last time! »- I must say right away that in her place, I would not only refuse, but look for something heavy or sharp. Frying pan or knife! What you did is unforgivable !“The Great and
THE MYSTERY CITY CHAPTER 59
- Let's sum up: in the Circus I don't see nightmares, I can sleep normally. I am not pursued by Them, and there is no need to drink poison from the Tea Witch. I am neither invisible nor ghost. I can do almost anything I want. And I have someone to play chess with, to talk like a human being, not to mention the rest... But all this will disappear in less than a week, when my imprisonment is over and I get my freedom.I lie on the grass in my dream, ignoring the enchanting skyscape as I speak to the silent Mask.“I don't think the Human would mind if I wanted to stay. But then I will play my part in his performance, not because I have to, but out of good will. And I don't know if it's good or bad. Punish bad people? What he does is terrible, but they deserve it differently? My ten months of nightmares show that some people deserve only execution! The Tea Witch...doing something bad to her will only make me happy! But there is more! Something important... I don't know, but I feel like th
THE MYSTERY CITY CHAPTER 60
- We continue! The Man once again announced. The fox moved her numb shoulders in response, inwardly hoping that he would get tired and these memory jumps would end.“ Early morning. The dew is collected by a small hand. The second palm is protected by the father's hand. We go to a large shopping area. Father says there will be something for fun today. He hurries me. He himself wants to be in time for this entertainment. I move my naughty legs faster, I don’t want to be late.Revival in the square. On the faces of the gathering crowd there is an anticipation of something curious. Father goes around people to find a place from which he and I will have the best view. People are excitedly discussing something. The very center of the square has been cleared. It has a design that is not entirely clear to me. A lot of branches and firewood are stacked in a hill from which a pillar rises.Stop. WHAT?! We didn't agree!!!No no no! I do not want! Human! Stop it! Stop this!People begin to clamo
THE MYSTERY CITY CHAPTER 61
- Yah you! Liz growled, trying to get closer to him.After burning the girl, she shook a little, and the feeling of the Great and Terrible Masked Man nearby inspired hope that not a single executioner would come for her. And if it appears, it will be twisted into a ram's horn at the click of long fingers.- When people are escorted on their last journey, they kiss on the forehead, and not like you! she remarked when they were at the chess table.The confusion in the head, "reviewing" memories with constant breaks for flashing emotions, distracted the Human. And the "loud tone" of these thoughts did not allow one to abstract from them. Without knowing it, Lis forced him to listen to her experiences. The strategy of the game did not work out, the game was chaotic on both sides.- Escorted? I still hoped this wasn't the case! - from everything that happened and is happening, there was neither the strength nor the desire to throw on the mask of the master of the situation."Then why?" - i
THE MYSTERY CITY CHAPTER 62
“Yes, what happened yesterday that he is so angry ... no, not angry. Scared? »Not quite realizing what she was doing, the Fox got up from her chair, took a step towards the Man, and before he could stop her, she touched the pads of her index and middle fingers to his temple. The movement seemed reflexive, devoid of meaning and instruction. However, a sharp jerk through a wave of cold suggested that Lis had done something right . Or, on the contrary, she made a fatal mistake.Tent. I… no Man, but I'm nearby. No. Not that again! In the tent, Man is trying to wake up a lifeless body. My body! Oh, Devil, how terrible are my empty eyes. This is the real vegetable. Or worse, dead. All attempts to reach out are in vain. Watching this from the side, even knowing that everything is about to end with a hot kiss, is very scary ...— ALICE! – the reverse thrust through the chilling wave threw the consciousness back into the tent right into the arms of the frighteningly pale Man.“ Returned? Best
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CHAPTER 131
Over the years, I have long understood that the provision of choice is only a play of his own composition. Man really likes the behavior of his toys in those moments when they think that they still have freedom, but in fact he has been pulling all the strings for a long time. Everything will be just the way he wants. And these "certain conditions" will be fulfilled by me regardless of what I say or do.- The very first thing - together forever, my dear! A blanket falls off my shoulders. His cloak flies to the floor.- Easy! I smile, straightening the buttons on my vest.- And the second, - his hand, bypassing pajamas, moves along the spine, causing pleasant goosebumps, - to the King and Queen ...- Oh no!" ...should..."- No, no, no!- ...to be husband and wife!- Somehow without me! - I try to get out, does not allow.Several years have passed since Kenny's opaque hint, and each time this intriguer, in any case, specified the nearest date of that very day. Over time, Man began to th
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CHAPTER 130
For a month, Lis loaded herself with work and new projects so that the breaks between activities were only for sleep. She even preferred to eat food on the go, which could not but worry her friends. But it was easier that way. She did not ignore the support of her brother and the company, and almost every November evening she called to her gatherings with or without an overnight stay. It was more difficult with the nightmares, which instantly returned without the Man. Bypassing the subsequent revival in Brantford, but just as disgustingly detailed. Nights without their King literally became torture.- Would you like to visit me today? - suggested the Fox, locking the doors, although the very idea that someone would break into her cafe in her City caused hysterical laughter.“Actually, we wanted to invite everyone to our place today, Kenny will again liberate modest Wendy,” Trisha smiled, “but if you yearn for the Man, then we can organize gatherings with you!”“I miss you madly,” the
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CHAPTER 129
"Month of the Unknown. What if another Four comes along and challenges him and destroys him? Or will the old one gather and, shaking her gray hair, avenge her ruined lives? Or will he find himself another young sweetheart? – the last thought harassed more than others.She had no doubts about the ability of her King to foresee all possible outcomes and become invulnerable for a month with full replenishment from the Circus. As well as how greedy for his mysterious image of girls of all possible ages. And if she could tolerate the townspeople, realizing that they were of little interest to the Man, and if they wished, they would simply go to dinner for the ghouls, then the events of Saintfor ...“All his women are from this Devil City, come to think of it. Even me! she thought displeasedly, looking through the audience from behind the scenes, in search of a potential weirdo with whom the Circus would go on tour completely full. - Devil! Am I like Persephone? Will I strangle any one for
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CHAPTER 128
The door bell chimed cheerfully, letting in strangers.– Welcome to Nightingale City! Lis smiled.The city whispered to the girl behind the counter that the customers weren't local. But no hint was needed. It was enough to see their faces. All new people have anxiety, loss and hopelessness in their eyes. Like all guests of the city, they are confused by how exactly they ended up at the doors of the themed cafe. But they couldn't get in. The one who can is not yet born. The trinity of young people is slightly older than Alice herself.– We are glad to welcome guests of the city in our cafe “Alice in the Land of Teas¹”!She politely invited those who entered to sit down at the bar counter, into which the counter passed.Let me offer you tea. For guests of the city, absolutely free! – warning their refusal, she added.“Thank you,” one of them said in a trembling voice, “Miss…- In our small state, you can call me Alice! she winked with a smile on duty as she prepared welcome tea for them
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CHAPTER 127
The man sincerely grinned, gently unhooked the pale girlish fingers, dragging Lis forward to hug her from behind. Feeling the familiar warmth in her shoulder blades, enveloping her with a mute promise of protection, she closed her eyes in bliss.- Unusual. Very nice variety!Today the townspeople have outdone themselves! In a good way! she chuckled. – I think this day has become a pleasant change for everyone!“And for you, my singing queen?”“You have hearing like a bat?” she wondered, adding, “Kenny and his brother decided to have a therapy session to get rid of their sad thoughts through public humiliation. By the way, effective, although I could do without it. Holidays are great medicine in and of themselves. And I prefer to sing only to a narrow circle of the elite." Chosen, you mean? - Alice's words thrown as an excuse for timidity were very flattering.Will life be much more boring now? the girl asked, smiling when a scarlet maple leaf fell on her face in a gust of night wind.
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CHAPTER 126
Before the eyes of Alice, who was rapidly blushing with embarrassment, everyone who heard Andy's loud announcement, as well as everyone who knew one of them, pulled up to the small stage. Friends with hyenas' hysterical laughter pushed the girl onto the stage, taking away her bag and broom. The band members, meanwhile, descended from the stage, took large lanterns and, for the effect of bright spotlights, began to illuminate the girl from large spotlights.“Brother,” Lis sang with a wide smile of shock, “I hate you!” I'll go down from the stage - I'll kill!“Relax, Kiki,” Kenny winked at her, “consider it part of therapy. We treat despondency with public disgrace!- That's not how it works! - hissed the girl, getting a guitar in her hands. Correcting the instrument, she timidly turned to the crowd, expecting either a song from her, or ... she didn’t even want to think about the second. - Okay, hello people! You know, in my memory - this is the best holiday in our city! I'm right?The
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CHAPTER 125
- Why is Robin Hood not included in the support group? Andy asked, looking to ensure that the preparations were going at the right pace, but a boot flying in his direction made the guys step back from the tent one more step.- Don't peek! - the girls printed their will in unison.All three voices were clearly heard in the angry trill.– Because he performs the most important mission – guarding the entrance to the territory of the Circus! Pirate Roberts grunted, brushing off the broomstick.- And if there are no jokes?- If no joke, then with all his inclinations towards your sister, multiplied by his pathological inability to keep his mouth closed and his hands to himself ... think for yourself! Kenny answered in the tone of a mentor explaining something obvious. - Here they will pull out his arms and legs and change places, and deservedly so, and I will also assist!Three girls emerged from the tent. Sarah in a classic ghost costume and Trisha in the image of Rose Cotton paired with
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CHAPTER 124
The Man in the Mask himself found himself in a spiral of difficult questions. Does the King need a Queen after a complete and unconditional victory in the last chess game? As it turns out, more is needed. Which for the pragmatic part of his essence seemed strange. When the enemies stopped brightening up the dullness of loneliness, Alice's halo of "usefulness" almost completely melted away. And now that the Mask had no plans left for her, the Man's attitude towards the fragile little witch became even more reverent. As soon as all plans to conquer the city and eliminate the last coven were completed, the temporarily suppressed desire for the constant closeness of the Foxes returned. The fistula called "loneliness" did not poison his existence only with the full presence of his beast in his life. Her presence nearby, when only the body is close, and the soul is hidden in darkness, forced him to make a decision that was unexpected for him.The sun began to move towards the horizon when a
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CHAPTER 123
The morning of the last day of October, almost until breakfast, Lis spent in tears. The whole "raw period" Man did not leave her a single step. As in the case of her exhaustion after the first merger with the City, he could not influence the girl. All that was left was to watch helplessly. In the end, poured into the girl by hook or by crook, a transparent liquid with a cloyingly sweet and sour taste managed to stop the endless stream of tears. However, this author's sedative lasted only a couple of hours.Upon awakening, she wanted only one thing - to fall into a dream and not wake up for at least a week. However, the dream waved its tail and left the Fox, gloatingly endowing her consciousness with crystal vigor, with which it became impossible even to doze off. It was comforting that the tears had ended, and clarity appeared in my thoughts, albeit a sad one. Under the soothing roar of the Human's heart, she opened her eyes. Feeling the weightless movements of his fingers on her shou
