by writerannabelle
Wow this is getting super exciting with two battles going on at the same time during this cliff hanger. Also I loved the tail job that happened with lily, nice touch. Keep up the amazing writing and best of luck in these times with covid
As an addition to my other comment about the tail job and other stuff. I was thrilled to see the stuff about trick or treating and tink and yuki having fun causing mischief I'm the night. Also that brutal honesty from tink about wanting to to go out to cause mischief XD looks her dead in the eye and nods, amazing.
"One of the best parts about writing about an imaginary, magical house is that you get to destroy it over and over without having to actually clean it up." -- LOL!
What a fun ride! Thanks for sharing. 5* Slainté
I don’t even mind the cliffhangers anymore, this shit is just too good for me to be upset.
This is an incredible chapter of an incredible series.
It’s difficult to find an author that puts as much effort into rapport and chemistry as you do. Your great world-building and rich characters keep the Radley house as the best series I have ever found on this site.
Seriously a tale this engaging, seemingly well researched as far as cultural folklore is concerned....damn. I can just see you getting half a dozen awards and an Oscar for the movie adaptation.
Don't forget to let this be free,
Regards,
Laup
I love how lily personality is deepening and turning in something new.
So hooked on this story. Wonderful. Can't wait to see what is next. As always thank you for sharing your imagination with us.
Holy crap! I heard edge of the seat, but this is pushing it! Now I await another month!!!!!
Excellent chapter as always. I’m constantly impressed by how you juggle the cast and it brought a genuine smile to my face when Jenny got in on the action.
Just when I thought these stories were getting predictable you through another well done chapter with a series cliffhanger. Now I'm hooked again.. So the shadow/society/ and an undead spirit horde. Oh and the fae queen. well done
oh my holy crap another good one now I will go into withdrawals till the next one , I love it keep it going
Dam cliffhangers. Very exciting so far and I hate to wait a month for the conclusion. DAMN
I want more Tink!
Otherwise a great chapter looking forward to many more. Thanks for sharing.
To Any fans be sure to check out Her Bio, It's so worth it.
And for all of this time I have liked Zel, and I was very saddened to see her leave the harem, withuot much happening.
I have kinda liked Lily, Obvious reasons.
I have liked Abella,
And I absolutely loved Ana (From the spinoff)
Tink allso has her benefits.
Cerberos had her chance, and she kinda blew it. but I think that's something that had to happen for the story.
But now, Jenny, She is scary, And I love it!
And the cliffhanger... Yup. I knew I shuold have expected it, but double cliffhanger... That I didnt expect.
Things are getting very hectic, which usually means that the end of the book is near.
And once again I find myself hoping that there would have been couple more pages.
Wow ! Of all your chapters , this is the best (for me ) I can't help but feel however , that the next one will be even better as the "bad guys" get their just desserts :)
The last 10+ chapters just feel like forced drama at all times. It’s ok to have a chapter without action, or without twists. You can spread your twists between chapters, and you can spread your action throughout chapters.
How will I last until you post again?, then cliffhangers.
You are killing me with suspense, there where so much going on that I was on the edge of my seat..
Particularly where you got to the battle sequence, things got a little confused. But that's to be expected because writing battles is a difficult trick unless you do it a lot.
The two biggest issues I have are:
"Large snowflakes were drifting through the air now, and a giant block of ice had pinned the beast's tail to the ground"
With this one, I have the most problems with the word "now", because it describes a series of actions, and for the most part you don't have the other proceeding actions, in this case, the smaller snowflakes, or a chill wind, something. Conversely, "Large snowflakes were drifting through the air, while a giant block of ice" feels more right to me. That could be a style difference though.
The other issue comes with Jenny's arrival on the scene. You point out her dollhouse was broken, but the entire sequence is unclear here. Was it broken by a spirit directly moving it, or was it broken by Kisa when she was thrown from it? Because Jenny has proven that she probably wouldn't have ignored a horde of undead spirits. Sure, you had the few lost souls before (Ch 30), but she might have seen that as a kindred sort of being and not wanted to come play, or I might be mis-remembering and Jenny was still locked up in the Vault then... (and at some point, there's going to have to be a definitive synopsis for each chapter somewhere, like maybe Fandom.) On the other side, Jenny did consider Beth to be a bit of a friend, and I also doubt she would have sat idle while a friend was in trouble. Still, it makes, at least for me, to have the scene be unclear a bit in that moment.
No sex, but amazing story, nonetheless! God, bless you! You’re an amazing writer.
I can’t wait until the end.
Mike should get Tink some sexy lingerie. Something crotchless or lacey enough so it’s barely there and her tail can poke through.
So good and exciting. Each and every chapter has been enthralling. I come to the end and think OMG got to wait now. Annabelle, I so how someone at Netflix od Amazon read this and think we make a TV series on this magnificent story. Adult of course. We want to see as near as damit some of the sex too hehe. Your story writing is captivating and imaginative. It pulls one in you can feel and relate to your characters
Another captivating chapter. Suspense, drama, and lots and lots of unexpected twists. The Fae queen is the oldest bitch on the block. She has never met the likes of Mike. How that evolves will be a drama to excite. The shadow is a hidden entity but will be revealed too. God Annabelle, I find me drawn into the reading. The story has me captivated from the beginning to the end. I do hope and I know I have said it a few times, Netflix or Amazon or another massive studio should pick this story up and turn it into a long-running series. Your writing and storytelling is magical.
I really liked this one. Thanks for sharing your time and thoughts with all of us. :-)
Another captivating chapter.
I really liked Mike´s trip through the underworld going to have to look up a few things to see if they are based from some Mythology or your own creativity (I don´t mind I actually like Mythological references.) by the was When Lily mentions ancient being and chains. is that a reference to Hellraiser and the Cenobites? that would be terrifing!
Liked the way Lily was looking out for Mike.
Look like Beth and the rest are in for a real fight back at the house. Wonder how they are going to stop the shadow,
Great story. keep up the good work.
You write such wonderful and captivating stories. I've said it before, you have a gift. Thank you for sharing and entertaining us during these times.
"Will Tink finally wear underwear?" I was laughing and I hadn't even started reading the story!
Thank you Annabelle.
You get to destroy the house, but then you make poor Tink fix the darn thing.
Outstanding as usual. Thank you. Loved Tink's retorts to the teens. Also the tag, reverse tail penetration. That is one specific tag!! 😀
Looking forward to more.
I've been reading since Chapter 01 was first published.
It's awesome.
Loving the Lily and Dana story as well.
Thanks.
As always a truly delightful read. I long for the day I first found this story and the chapters stretched out in front of me.
Keep up the good work it is greatly appreciated.
Brian
This might be another one of may favourite chapters from book 4 (which I already have 5 of, I think XD).
The interaction between the girls and people and their kids was just so good, and I also really liked the return of an older character - though I had to think long and hard about who that Marco guy actually was.
And for the first time ever I am confident to predict something in this story, because it was mentioned a few times that Cerberus can burn souls and the shadow wants one ... so I think I can guess where his downfall lies. Maybe. Never know for sure with this one, and that's what I absolutly love.
And btw, 5* as always.
This is my second time reading HFHM and ive read your other stories as well! I am on the edge of my seat... You have an incredible talent!! More please!!!
You'd better hope Tink never gains narrational awareness, or else she'd probably come after you for wrecking the house again every time she finishes fixing it.
I think that the shadow might have had attached himself to Cerebus,so when Cerebus got invited in,he too got his chance,since either way he's a shadow and might be connected with the Underworld and as Mike is the only one who can invite him....
Im a big fan!
But was disappointed to see at the outset of this chapter that Kisa doesnt seem to have been impregnated by Mike as was implied last chapter. With all the naughtiness going on, I've often thought that it would add a nice touch to the story if Mike got to get several of these women pregnant?! Very sexy possibilities here. Please reconsider and have Mike able to get these ladies with child!! Obviously the Cyclops would like children, but even more I'd like to see Mike impregnate Kisa, Lily, Tink, Cerberus, and Naia (my favourites) and possibly Abella too. No problem if they're not human, magic can overcome all! A bunch of part human, part monster kids can be amazing plot devices too!!!
I really hope Mike gets some of his girls Pregnant. Really looking forward to reading more.
I'm not sure why others want babies in the mix. Maybe its some primal instinct in them to procreate. This was my favorite chapter yet!! The fight was great. I will miss the Dragon, though. Can't wait for the next installment and next book!!! Fantastic.
Wowzers. What a chapter to get caught up at. So freaking epic.
Though I know I should spread it out more, the ones I'm worried about are the Ceri sisters. Poor girls, all along outside stemming the tide by themselves. Though perhaps their naughty "big/ little" sis will show up and help. I'm sure Lily would love a good brawl.
Epic chapter. So glad I finally got over the daunting task of the number of chapters and just dug into it. So good.
Thank you so much for your work. Looking forward to the continuations of both fights. ~As as a side note of something I've not actually brought up over the last couple of days, though I've been meaning to. I'm still soooo very curious about a sapphire medallion. That teaser has been there forever it feels like. But what will be revealed will occur when and if its time comes. Be well ^.^
Found this series about a week and a half ago. Read chapter 57 first. Had no clue what was going on, but i loved the writing style. I have now read all 57 chapters in order and eager for more.
You know you fucked up when Jenny gets involved.
Fantastic chapter as always, can't wait for the next one to see what you have in store for us!
That was so beyond awesome! A lot happens in this chapter: good, bad, funny, scary, sexy, and most of all unexpected. Altogether I think this was the absolute best way you could have done Halloween at the Radley House. You pulled out all of the stops and this is going to be one hell of a climax to book 4. And I have the distinct impression that Beth's Halloween costume was actually your costume once upon a time. ;)
reached chapter 57 in 3 days.! thank your very much.. being randy brought me here however the plot got me hooked! shoutout all the way from the Philippines!!
Another Amazing Chapter. Got To Say Jenny Has Been A favorite of mine and I Love How she is so badass. Keep up the great work.
I loved the story, hope you continue writing the story, fell in love with the characters, I have always loved stories with MAGIC in them. what a wonderful mind you have to put your fantastic ideas to paper(so to speak), I can only hope to continue to read them.
thank you very much
Noooooo.... I’ve caught up and now have to wait for the next chapter. Thank you WriterAnnabelle, your work is awesome!
Each time I read this series it just keeps getting better. Can't wait to see what happens next.
"Fuck 'em up, Jenny," Beth said.
Great chapter. I hope that the Jabberwock gets its eyes back SOON.
I don't understand why didn't Cerberus do anything to help here; she seemed very powerful, but no value here? Also, why Yuki who was so powerful couldn't do much in this fight?
I think once Cecilia is back, Mike deserves round 2 with Lily & Cecilia. He has worked pretty hard to get her back.
The threesome scene with Mike/Lily/Cecilia was the hottest one in this whole series, so need another round. LOL. Maybe have some audience this time, like Death, Abella, just to add something funny to talk about later. :D
It cracks me up how people tell you how much they love your writing, and then tell you what you should write. Thanks for the awesome story. You do you, I have loved it all so far.
So old caretakers can bypass the geas rule of having to be invited in. Kind of weird, but can sort of get it.
As soon as this weasel showed up again I figured he was the idiot willing to sell his soul. Hope Mike gets stronger I'm sick of this noodle-necked punks trying to kill him all the time.
huh. when did mike get his hands on a jennysaurus wrecks? i hope our favorite doll and threeheaded fluffball can turn the tide.
I love what you did with lily and I love how you wrote his travel through the underworld ! But goodness am I so anxious about how messed up everything is going to get on both sides of the vale now. I know no matter how much I might be scared for everything to get broken you always find a way to fix it and make it look like better then new. I am so happy to see what happens with the darkness and finally get some closure for a few of the threads you have been working on for a while now. Marco always seemed to me from what you described as the vector for the darkness but never did I see the society being involved! I love your work Annabelle, I am so thankful for a Halloween chapter as that is my favorite time of the year ❤ I am gripping the edge of my seat and I can't imagine what I will fine next. But I know if I know anything that whatever you write it will be legendary :) 11/10 as always. Please read this when you are feeling down your writing is amazing please believe that yourself as we do !
Where can I get a security system on par with this one? Finn
Tink needs a chapter dedicated to her trick or treat escapades! Wonderful stuff. I am having a blast reading it.
You could probably keep an entire construction company bussy, just with the repairs on the house.
Once more over the top we go to hell and back! I need a break to absorb all that happened in this chapter!!! :)
Unleash the Jenny
Am I the only one who hears Hugo weaving when the shadow talks? I can't be the only one that hears a classic agent Smith in their head right?
Lily has definitely become my favorite character. It's been awesome to see her grow and watch her relationship grow with Mike. I like how he just allows her to come and go at her own pace, and she is finally to the point she is just so affectionate with him without fear and complete trust.
I think out of the characters, she probably loves him the most. I mean, they all love and adore each other and have great respect for one another, but I think she is on that in love level, like how Yuki and Emily were. I also don't think she is scared to admit or deny this either, which is refreshing cause I think she is also learning to be honest and trust herself as well.
Her trying play matchmaker between Mike and Beth while also give him a handjob was adorable.
All forming up into a truly epic climax!
One of my favorite parts to any story, here handled with urgency of suspense, and careful pacing building a sense of impending doom.
That, and the one line that crystallized the threat facing the protagonists: "we can come up with a plan while he's devastated by his losses"
Chills, that gave me actual chills, even on the second read through.
I wonder what sort of theme music would best suit the Abella/Yuki wrecking team arriving?
I won’t lie, Beth is probably my favourite woman in this house, and the sexual tension between her and Mike is killing me.
Another 5/5 for me! I really hope Mike & Beth come to terms with the status of their relationship someday. 😁
It's always fun when Jenny cuts loose and we get to remember what a badass she is!
Even before you find him, Beth, Marco is a dead man. The shadow is taking so much of his life force that there will be nothing left in a few days. I wonder how the coroner is going to make of his remains.
Detective: So what to make of this? Has he starved to death or dehydrated or what?
Coroner: It is actually none of those. I can understand where you get that idea, but it as though this man has been dead in a desiccating environment for days, but you say his co-workers said he was at work yesterday. It is an odd one. I'll let you know what I find after I do the full autopsy.
An epic battle has just started an another is announced I cannot wait to read next chapter. But first, Lily has an unique way to help Mike through underworld. I liked.seen the house members enjoying the night.
"Fuck 'em up, Jenny!" - best line yet!
Has that front porch got a shit magnet?
5* every chapter, thanks for sharing
Dixon (UK)
Now that is a fucking Halloween party to beat all Halloween parties. Starting with a whole lot of, ahem, sopapilla scented trick or treaters, a naughty and oh so lovable goblin, and a headless horseman. Poor Mikey having to endure a handjob (tailjob? Tailblowjob?) while riding a three headed hellhound through purgatory. And major attack by all sorts of evildoers, destroying the house again! Then there's the old pissed off caretaker causing all kinds of fuckery. Damn, and I mised out on that party! Bet a lot of the youngsters will remember that Halloween for the rest of their lives.
What a rollicking good Samhain! Let's go see what the party in fae-land is like....
"Remember, never trust a man who claims to be noble." - good line, and I like the honest about the Catholic church. - Enguerrand
When it was mentioned that the magic protecting the house was going to weaken I was wondering if that woman from the Society was going to show up again.
The magistry of imagination is beguiling. I am constantly on edge, waiting for the next burst of light to claim me. A wonderful tale for the eges.
Be Invited in the house once and you can do whatever the fuck you want even be openly violent without the security system kicking in ?
This security system is useless. It let in more threats than it stopped, Mike must think to upgrade it once he comes back home. Because it doesn't make any sense.