A series of short tales following a ghoul named Samhain, his shape-shifting apprentice Nightshade and a newly acquainted cannibalistic crow named Axel. As guardians to The Veil and all spaces in-between, they do their best to aid those in need, living and dead. But can they still keep the peace between mythos and man while keeping their more-than-unhinged housemate in check?
A series of short tales following a ghoul named Samhain, his shape-shifting apprentice Nightshade and a newly acquainted cannibalistic crow named Axel. As guardians to The Veil and all spaces in-between, they do their best to aid those in need, living and dead. But can they still keep the peace between mythos and man while keeping their more-than-unhinged housemate in check?
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.
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."
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.
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.
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."
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.
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."