Episode 1
Zugzwang Pt. 1
Whispers that the elusive Lord Sow'in was joining them for tonight's festivities wouldn't have had much buzz were it not for his odd companion. Suddenly, every magickal creature was curious to know exactly who this lady was and what made her so special that the spirit of November's chill himself would take her in as his familiar.
Episode 2
Zugzwang Pt. 2
"Faerie is a perilous land, and in it are pitfalls for the unwary and dungeons for the overbold."
- J. R. R. Tolkien
Episode 3
Zugzwang Pt. 3
Catarina: "Mi amigo, you're not using telepathy by any chance, are you?"
Samhain: "I don't 'ave that luxury of an ability, ah'm afraid. Besides, that would be cheating."
Episode 4
Zugzwang Pt. 4
Zugzwang: German for "compulsion to move". A situation found in chess and other turn-based games wherein one player is put at a disadvantage because of their obligation to make a move. A player is said to be "in zugzwang" when any possible move will worsen their position.
Episode 5
Zugzwang Pt. 5 -END-
Now there was a spirit who was dedicated to his work, Ophelia thought. When she caught wind of his familiar, she figured how wonderful it was Lord Sow'in finally found a second pair of hands (no pun intended) he could trust.
Episode 6
Promise Pt. 1
"We've been keepin' that witch at bay, she knows 'er place. But that boy... She's got some hold of' im.. He'll be the one to lead us to ruin.."
Episode 7
Promise Pt. 2 -END-
Do you remember the first promise you ever broke?
Episode 8
Obligation Pt. 1
The year is 1842. A young girl welcomes the latest addition to the family with open arms, unbeknownst to her a danger hiding in plain sight.
Episode 9
Obligation Pt. 2
When asked if he was death, Sow'in shook his head. When asked why he would want to accommodate an old woman's final wish, the ghoul merely replied, "Because I am able to."
Episode 10
Obligation Pt. 3
The young mistress baffled her doctors with her always-changing symptoms. One day, she'd fall with fever and then the next, she'd report feeling so cold despite the summer heat. One time she described a tightness in her chest and unusual fatigue, then other days she had just as much energy as her feline companion did.
Episode 11
Obligation Pt. 4
Children were always the hardest. Sow'in rarely found it in himself the heart to say no.
Episode 12
Obligation Pt. 5
When asked what was the first thing she remembered upon waking up, Nightshade said it was the sound of his heartbeat; strong and gentle.
Episode 13
Obligation Pt. 6
"The belief in a supernatural source of evil is not necessary..."
Episode 14
Obligation Pt. 7 -END-
"...Men alone are quite capable of every wickedness."
- Joseph Conrad
Episode 15
Marketplace Pt. 1
Nightshade recalls her first trip to the Goblin Market.
Episode 16
Marketplace Pt. 2 -END-
Ever since then, sitting on Sow'in's shoulders felt like the most natural thing in the world. Thankfully, Sow'in shared the sentiment.
Episode 17
Hair Pt. 1
A conversation between ghoul and apprentice as they prepare for her debut.
Episode 18
Hair Pt. 2
Nightshade always thought it odd Samhain didn't use magick more often around the house. Now was her chance to ask why.
Episode 19
Hair Pt. 3 -END-
Nightshade: "This kpop idol was wearing a cool look the other day! You wanna try it out??"
Samhain: "Don't push it or you'll lose your scissor privileges."
Episode 20
Dollhouse Prologue
The words came to me once upon an evening. And so did this tale. I hope you stay tuned and enjoy the story as it unfolds!
Episode 21
Dollhouse Pt. 1
The dreams keep me grounded. The routine keeps me sane. We're in the same room but you feel so far away.
Episode 23
Dollhouse Pt. 3
It's always painful thinking about the simpler times.
Episode 24
Dollhouse Pt. 4
I wish I wish I wish I wish I wish I wish I wish I wish I wish I wish I wish I wish
Episode 25
Dollhouse Pt. 5
Is it "I see therefore I believe" or "I believe therefore I see"?
Episode 26
Hiatus Announcement
I don't know how long it'll take but thanks for sticking around so far! Hope to see you when the next episode drops ;D