The Monster and the Maiden: Ch. 06, Part II
December 15th, 2008
Straining her sensitive ears, she tried to pick up any other slight noise that might hint of another person in the house besides her. Her nervous, ragged breathing sounded loud to her ears, but still, no matter how she strained, she couldn't hear anything that made her think Edmond had returned. She exhaled a shaky breath and laughed quietly at herself. The house was settling that was all. Old houses had a lot of creaks and groans.
She realized her hands were shaking and she clenched them into tight fists. Maybe it would be best to just call it a night. She had at least discovered the main source of magical energy. Perhaps she could just come back next month and explore the upstairs.
Her legs were wobbly as she pushed herself away from the bookshelves. She scanned the book-covered worktable once more to make sure everything was as she found it and then turned into the short passageway that led to the ladder.
With a startled squeak, because the scream that she wanted so desperately to let loose wouldn't pass through her tight throat, she stumbled back into the room.
Edmond lurked in the shadows at the foot of the ladder. But…but there was something wrong with him…with the way he held himself, more like an animal than a human, crouched and coiled waiting to strike at its prey. "Emily?" he asked, his voice rough with what sounded like disbelief and anger. He lurched after her, his eyes glowing and reflecting light like a cat's as he entered the room.
"S-stop," she whispered, her eyes riveted on the scarlet splash of blood that leaked from the corner of his mouth and trailed down his chin. Was he hurt or…or…? Her stomach cramped in fear even as her mind shied away from the other possibility.
But, because she had to know, she opened a small fissure in her defensive psychic wall. Gales of chaotic magical energy blasted off Edmond and buffeted against her with a burning cold until her bones almost ached with it. There was something familiar about the cold. She knew it…had felt it before. She struggled to remember as the terrible, hot, icy gales continued to batter at her until she wanted to scream.
Then she realized it was the same sensation she'd picked up off the grimoires, but on a much larger scale. Gasping, she slammed her defenses back into place and the buffeting stopped as surely as if she'd shut a door against a blizzard. She wrapped her arms around herself trying to stop a belated shivering that wracked her body. My God, Edmond, what's wrong with you?
40 Responses to “The Monster and the Maiden: Ch. 06, Part II”
December 15th, 2008 at 3:14 am
Eeeep! Its here. I love the introdctory picture and this has to be the best chapter yet, wow! Does this mean Emily is a vampire now?
December 15th, 2008 at 4:27 am
All i could say or muttered is wow. It breaks my heart seeing Edmond in such pain and frustration in the last few pages.
December 15th, 2008 at 6:52 am
Wow! That was creepy & hot all al the same time!
December 15th, 2008 at 12:14 pm
I was just thinking yesterday how much I wanted to read a new chapter and then saw some pics on flickr which I thought indicated you were working on it. I'm so glad to see another chapter up.
I think up until now, we're seen mostly the 'human' side of Edmund but in this chapter I must admit he was quite creepy. I first thought I knew where the Edmund-Emily dynamics would go but now I'm not so sure. Yes, there is still this uncanny connection between them but I'm not sure my guesses are correct. That's good though- it'll keep me on my toes. :up:
December 15th, 2008 at 12:15 pm
There are a few pictures that I really enjoyed:
the 1st one on the 4th page
the 2nd to the last one of the 5th page
and – the 3rd on the 6th page
I also liked Em's back tattoos.
:XO:
December 15th, 2008 at 4:04 pm
I love the Vampire side of Edmund..and I was scared when he caught Emily. I loved the pictures and the outtakes are always my favorite. You did an excellent job on this chapter..I love how Edmund speaks french sometimes..so romantic :XO: imo! I can't wait to see what happens next!
Bravo! 8)
December 15th, 2008 at 4:40 pm
-Love- the intro picture! This story is turning out great, and this chapter was well worth the wait. 🙂 :XO:
December 15th, 2008 at 11:58 pm
Absolutely beautiful, Kara. I was happy to see this on my RSS feeds. <3
The outtakes are delicious.
December 16th, 2008 at 2:08 pm
Great chapter! I just know that when/if these two get together, it will be incredibly HOT! The header shots are proof enough of that…
December 16th, 2008 at 5:37 pm
Oh no! Now she knows his secret. However…I doubt this will keep her away. This only makes it harder for him, though…he seemed so defeated, it was sad to read. This was beautifully written…the emotions that she felt were readily expressed in the your beatifully crafted sentences.
December 18th, 2008 at 8:32 am
December 20th, 2008 at 8:17 am
Wow – this is really getting good! Can't wait to see what happens next – these two seem destined to be together but detirmined to make it as painful as possible getting there. And where do you get all those wonderful clothes?!? The header shots are fantastic!
December 20th, 2008 at 8:04 pm
Kara, that update was beautiful…..I am just about speechless…..
December 21st, 2008 at 12:33 am
Кara you're the best too!) This chapter so…emotional and…full of something that I can't explain/ But it was brilliant. It's pitty but I don't understant french (( And I don't understand what Edmond says. (
Keep waiting for another chapter 😉
December 21st, 2008 at 9:01 am
December 21st, 2008 at 1:52 pm
Kara, I so glad that you ungerstand my bad English))) Thank you for translation. I like to lern something new about all languages)
Yes I notice that ) And in makes Edmond more reall)
Good Luck )
December 23rd, 2008 at 10:29 pm
Oh my… 😯
I was expecting in one of the chapters, sooner or later that Emily would be bitten by Edmond. It wouldn't be much of a vampire story if he didn't, but… this chapter sent my heart racing in every page! Every paragraph! Saying it would be amazing isn't enough! And even though I understood only a little of the french (the rest I guessed) it suited each paragraph so precisely I think I might just faint!
To see Edmond lose control as much as he did was… breath-taking. ::-*: I don't even know what to expect anymore. The story has turned in a way I cannot predict, nor do I want to. I enjoyed it so much and I'm SO sorry my comment is like, seriously late but… oh my gosh! 😮 I'm just going to die now! Bye!
December 24th, 2008 at 10:19 am
December 26th, 2008 at 3:41 pm
OMG…well I am really surprised that Edmond managed to reign himself in before he went too far in biting Emily. That really surprised me although it shouldn't have. He certainly found her in a most inopportune time. And now I am curious over the aftershocks this will cause not only for him but for Emily as well.
Your descriptions of their emotions was perfection. I could really feel her utter fear and helplessness as well as Edmond's anguish. I really don't think this will be the last that he sees of Emily. I doubt she is going to let this go. And if her father finds out what happened…that won't be pretty…
December 28th, 2008 at 7:23 pm
Ooooh~ ::-*: About time! Heheh. Any chance of an appearance of that roughishly handsome man from France? 😉
December 29th, 2008 at 1:13 pm
December 30th, 2008 at 12:44 am
Oooh! :XO: I can hardly wait! Finally!
December 30th, 2008 at 11:57 am
tranquill => tranquille!
Au plaisir de t'aider!
December 30th, 2008 at 12:17 pm
Oh wow I love this story o.o Edmond is such an amazing character: so conflicted by emotions, trying to be strong, yet sometimes giving way to despair. I think you captured the emotions very well! And the pictures are, as usual, beautiful. I should not have read this right before coming to tell you my news >.< But I have decided to just break down and make a SimsStory. I have quite a bit of it done and the first update will be around January 4th, and I am so nervous 😮 … and yet I am so excited…
And now that I know what a pain in the butt it is, I wanted to compliment you some more on the way you capture so much emotion in your stories! Now more than ever, you amaze me. :XO: Keep writing!
December 31st, 2008 at 7:59 am
i loved this chapter, it was really good. I can't wait to read the next one. && I love the other headers they all look nice, i can see it probably took a while for you to decide.
December 31st, 2008 at 9:45 am
January 14th, 2009 at 7:41 am
I could help you too for your french if you wanted… cause I am french 🙂 ouioui c'est bien vrai! Anyhoo, your story is AMAZING !!
January 14th, 2009 at 9:28 am
January 26th, 2009 at 5:28 am
((( Where is the next chapter ?((
January 30th, 2009 at 4:09 pm
Ohmigosh. I love this story. I think your ability to build sets and pose the sims naturally is probably the most impressive I've seen.
Did you make the dress Emily is wearing in the preview shot?
January 31st, 2009 at 10:07 am
March 7th, 2009 at 11:43 am
You're awesome dude, seriously just…. awesome at writing this8O !!!
Anyway, I hope the writing is coming out smoothly:-) , as I'm reeeally looking forward to reading the next chapter:wink: !!!
Good luck, soldier:idea: !
March 14th, 2009 at 1:20 pm
I'm truly amazed with this story, I love the way you describe so strong scenes and characters with both amazing words and pictures! 😕 :up: I'll stay tuned for more, and I can't wait for this! 🙂
And may I ask you which skintones are Emily and Edmond sporting? I guessed Tahlvin's skintone was one from Enayla, did I guess right?
Anyway, keep on the gorgeous job! :XO:
March 14th, 2009 at 2:13 pm
March 18th, 2009 at 12:25 pm
You are incredible, most vampire stories bore me by now because the storyline's too monotone, but yours is so different from all the others that I can't help but sit here a little sad that there's not a chapter more.
Anyway, where did you get Emily's shirt? I'm pretty sure the pants are from Clup Crimson, but I looove that shirt :XO: … please tell me where you got it :halo: …
March 19th, 2009 at 9:35 am
March 27th, 2009 at 7:17 am
Kara – if you do decide to upload that outfit I will definitely be downloading!
May 7th, 2009 at 10:35 am
Ooh I'm loving your story through and through! You're a wonderful story-teller and I adore your characters! Very lovely-written every chapter! Keep it coming and stay awesome! 🙂
Ah yeah…one more thing, how did you work on putting tears and blood on your sim? I know, honestly, I'm kind of a beginner. Also, I can't find any more working sites having that kind of costume make-up… 🙁 can you help me?
July 31st, 2009 at 8:58 am
Superb.
Une Histoire magnifique, un très beau travail.
On en veux encore et encore.
A quand la suite avec les sims 2 ?
July 31st, 2009 at 2:23 pm