As the second son of Count Frontenac, Noel lives a simple and idle life. His two talents are hunting and playing second-fiddle to his older brother. Things get confusing, however, when the community’s most eligible bachelor returns from the city with a surprise wife in tow… and when said wife is mysteriously widowed not long after… and when a mysterious monster attacks her home.

Noel: Let’s shoot first and ask questions later

Monster: [fires a different kind of shot]

Noel: …

Noel: … I have MANY questions

Monster: [can’t speak]

Gaetan: Sorry, I can’t remember

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--> updates every other day
--> originally serialized on AO3

CONTENT NOTE: This story explores themes of control, predation, and desire, often but not exclusively in a sexual context. The exploration of such scenarios in this story is NOT an endorsement of similar behaviour in real life. If the reader finds themselves at any point confused as to what is and is not consensual, they can refer to these resources for guidance:
--> https://www.rainn.org/articles/what-is-consent
--> https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/relationships/sexual-consent
--> https://www.thehotline.org/identify-abuse/domestic-abuse-warning-signs/