L'appel du Vide

Foreword

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L'appel du Vide

(n.) the unexplainable desire to jump when on the edge of a cliff

French for "the call of the void"

In the words of philosopher Jean-Paul Sartre, this emotion "creates an unnerving, shaking sensation of not being able to trust one's own instincts."

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Chaos ensues when a series of murders shake the peace of Hell. 

Never in his life would Levi have thought that he will be involved in the chase of an evasive murderer and in a rush to prevent a sinister ritual.

Being the only one that is able to identify energies of recently deceased souls, he is drawn into a world of confusion, speculation and way too much Lust for his tastes. 

He must tell reality from illusion and friend from foe, two lines which blur quite fast for the young demon. With two unexpected allies at his side, a seemingly random dagger and a looming disaster, he must find the murderer fast before not only his life ends up on the line.

Follow his journey through the Underworld and see if he succumbs to the pull of Lust, overcomes the obstacle of deception and if he is able to discover this murderer on the loose.

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"He had his head thrown back in pure bliss, his eyes closed and face turned toward the Heavens. Judging from the statue of his body, he should have never been able to fit this perfectly onto that tiny settee he was draped over. The same applied to the small redhead nestled between his thighs.

It was quite the erotic picture, I had to admit.

Ezra chuckled loudly next to me.

>>Cut it out, Lux,<< Ezra said. >>We have a guest.<<

Lux's eyes snapped open with dramatic effect and an amber gaze flicked toward me, glueing my feet to the ground.

>>Let him be,<< his velvety voice answered. >>Maybe he enjoys a good show.<<

The smirk that he sent into my direction was full of dark promises."

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Copyright 2020 Ruby Levins

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Warning

This story contains graphic content and mature themes that some may find disturbing or triggering. Reader discretion is advised.

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Now that all of that is out of the way:

Welcome to the Madness of L'appel du Vide!

Started: 17 April 2020

Finished: N/A

Grab your favourite drink and snack, sit back, relax & enjoy.

Lots of love

Ruby x