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THE MYSTERY CITY CHAPTER 74
“But he deserved it! He deserved it!" she wanted to shout to her conscience to stop tormenting her.“They deserve everything! Is not it?" the reflection from the ulcer answered her, shocking with its complete resemblance to the Dark Side.Somewhere inside, a purulent wound opened up, poisoning the image of good Alice with a stench. A defect that sat in the most hidden, darkest vaults of the soul. Waiting in the wings. An inconspicuous vice of a determined girl who did not give up at the sight of monsters, who did not break under the yoke of nightmares, who defended her friends. Such a sweet and kind Alice. Gray Cardinal of the Four, with a scarlet edge of the soul. With a rotten heart.“Sometimes I remember her, Alex! the Fox said softly, looking at the cenotaph.Feelings bursting out drove her along the entire shore, as if she had become possessed by several demons at once. The girl beat her fists against the pebbles until she bled. Stones stained with blood were launched into the wa
THE MYSTERY CITY CHAPTER 75
She didn't have time to finish. Lips, streaked with scars, subjugated her thoughts.Full acceptance. It seduces even more than His kisses. But with them Man becomes finally and irrevocably convincing. What can I provide against his lips, which kindle desires in me that I did not know existed before? From the first second they seize power over my body, which he knows better than I do. But every touch feels like a discovery for the first time, making me melt with desire. With an ember of jealousy, I remember the legion of his mistresses, writhing in the same way from his kisses and touches. Accepting his rules of the game and obeying, as I obey.With secret delight, I run the pads of my fingers along his perfect skin in its imperfection. Like a blind kitten learning the secrets of Braille. This is allowed only to me and no one else!I scream from painful bites. But teeth are replaced by lips again and, as if asking for forgiveness, they give tenderness where there was just pain. But I l
THE MYSTERY CITY CHAPTER 76
“Quit for a favor, mister,” the Fox immediately attracted his attention, “may I know what exactly you are looking for?”From the breast pocket of a military man, a card was immediately pulled out in density resembling a business card. However, on the white rectangle was only a black seven-pointed star.“Miss, have you seen anyone in this city who has this or a similar mark on his palm?”- As far as I know, no! She shook her head, not lying for a second. “Perhaps you should look in the Lakeside area. There are many workshops there. All masters work in gloves. Hands are closed. Is that a tattoo of some dangerous criminal?- Not a tattoo. Birthmark, - the military man corrected her, calling his comrade in arms.And is he that dangerous? This criminal? Lis didn't hesitate.It was too strange to see so many troublemakers running around the city like cockroaches.“Excuse me Miss, you better go back to your house!” ordered a middle-aged man approaching, clearly higher in status than the one
THE MYSTERY CITY CHAPTER 77
- What kind of blood? the Fox asked, mentally returning to the tents.“The person must have already begun to twitch from my absence. I wonder how this strange veil looks from the side of the Circus?“The offering to the city is simple. Infusion of any herbs with Hellebore, without which it is impossible to call on the city, and the blood of the summoning witch. Claudia explained. You will only have one try. Better sleep. I will wake you up in time.- I'll be upstairs! - Lis announced and went to her old apartment.- Wait, still explain to me: with all his ugliness, how could he lure you away? The witch couldn't resist.— Human attitude! came the immediate reply, which confused the Tea Witch.I didn't want to spend too much time with the Witch. Yes, and sleeping under her roof was scary. The only comfort was that Claudia needed Lis alive. Lounging on the bed, she looked wistfully at the balcony, remembering how in the evenings she stood and waited for the Masked Man and the townspeople
THE MYSTERY CITY CHAPTER 78
In the tents, the weirdos sat in horror in the corners quieter than the water below the grass, hardly realizing what they were more afraid of. The incomprehensible behavior of the City, almost immediately after the Lady left the Circus, caused a general panic. But it was worse from the vibrating wave of tension emanating from the Man.What he feared came true, and there was nothing he could do to get his… who ? Your puppet? Your student? Your Lady of the Circus? Your sweetheart? Your continuation? Who was she to him? One of these faces or all of them at the same time? He was not looking for an answer to this question, only rushing about like a wounded lion in a cage. He can't get out into the city. And no one will enter from the City. Perhaps soon between awakenings in Saintfour, his refuge would be to sleep in the earth with the nauseating smell of Hellebore. And he will never see his beast again.When the fog rose above the level of the trees, the whole Circus saw it. Something grea
THE MYSTERY CITY CHAPTER 79
“It's all acceptance! How could they load us with admissions for several months in advance, and order us to deal with all this in an evening! he thought displeasedly, quickening his pace. Jenny needs to check. She was sitting with papers when there was a power outage! What's wrong with this foggy city?!"— Andy! his boss called out with the same sleepy look. - Did you close the reception?— No way, sir! The guy answered honestly. - It's impossible to do in the evening! You can keep us all night, but with these network outages, things will not move any further!The chief cursed profusely. With a smile, the assistant projectionist regretted that there was no notebook and pen at hand. Some phrases of the authorities were worthy to be immortalized in stone.- Alright enough! he waved his hand in annoyance. - I command everyone to stop! Take your sister in your armful, and tomorrow at nine we will return to our rams. This week we are spinning everything old, but on Friday we start posting
THE MYSTERY CITY CHAPTER 80
“Today, we burned the entire population of a small town to destroy something truly beautiful? Did we have any right to do so? If the Almighty created this creation and allowed it to exist for so long, how can we consider it ungodly?Cigarettes became a bad habit that I did not want to get rid of. On the contrary, each time a gloomy satisfaction and a secret desire rose up inside, so that one day, accumulated in the lungs, the soot would rise to the very throat in a black wave and end its existence the way it deserves - in that very stench of burning human flesh. After the destruction of the City, he felt the growing filth inside him, and tried not to take breaks between departures somewhere on missions. Even the wildest rumors about the supernatural, he was eager to check in the forefront. Most often, in fact, monsters turned out to be either wild animals or people. Not a single worthy challenge that could end his life in a worthy confrontation.In matters of good and evil, Eric has a
THE MYSTERY CITY CHAPTER 81
However, her eyes grew a little more worried as she looked around at the strangely behaving townspeople. Hope visibly tensed as she watched them go in different directions like blind kittens. But the reaction was quite natural. It is the calm contemplation of sleepwalking people that would be an alarming bell. If not a witch, then her assistant.“You'd better get back there. Last question, how long has the Tea Witch Shop been closed? The way she looked incredulously at the Reverend Hope was the most eloquent answer.Even more eloquent would be the text “How closed ?! It's impossible!"."The Tea Witch's shop? So, openly and brazenly call your monastery, being one of the servants of the unclean? Although, such offensive impudence is quite in the spirit of witches. Hide in front of everyone, and leave a big inscription, they say, witches live here. The chances that all this will pass by the eyes of the hunter are great! he noted involuntarily.Eric followed the departing girl with a look
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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
- THE MYSTERY CITY
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
- THE MYSTERY CITY
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
