You could sum this story up as: Why does my stepmother have so many soft, squishy parts, and why does she always like rubbing them against me?!!!
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In Edwardian Britain, the Duchess Elizabeth, daughter of the Prince of Cornwall, became the most sought-after match of the entire Season.
Helena accompanied her father, the Marquess of Worcester, to a banquet at the Duchess's estate. Her father's goals were twofold:
To court the Duchess and marry off his daughter.
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To Helena's surprise, the Duchess accepted her father's proposal, but set a baffling condition.
She insisted that Helena move into her estate ahead of time so they could spend a while getting to know each other.
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The Duchess's private castle was lavish and luxurious beyond measure. She had prepared countless dazzling jewels and gowns for Helena's arrival.
But even stranger, the Duchess had not prepared a bedroom of her own. It wasn't until the maid carried all her luggage into the Duchess's master bedroom that Helena understood...
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On the first night, the Duchess slept beside Helena and gently sucked on her lips. It was a goodnight kiss.
Looking at the Countess's beautiful, delicate sleeping face, Helena decided that getting along with her stepmother wouldn't be so difficult.
So she fell asleep in peace. And at that very moment, the "Duchess" opened her fervent, infatuated eyes.
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On the second night, Helena was woken by the eerie sound of seawater coming from the bathroom. She opened the bathroom door, and a salty, damp sea mist washed over her. Her "stepmother" was dozing in the bathtub.
But... what were all these tentacles on the floor...?
Helena: ??????
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On the third morning, Helena hurriedly packed her bags and politely prepared to say goodbye to the "Duchess."
When she reached the front door, countless sticky, damp appendages, like something from a deep-sea monster, wrapped around her and dragged her back to its side.
The Duchess waved a feather fan and smiled at her warmly. The slippery, wet things slowly withdrew beneath her gorgeous gown.
Reader's Guide:
1. A bewitching, extravagant story about a "Duchess" who's hopelessly in love.
2. The male lead is not human. He is a very ancient creature.
3. The story is very sweet, with no angst. The female lead will be doted on, in an unconventional way.
4. Set against a decadent and opulent Cthulhu backdrop inspired by Britain's Victorian era.
5. Historical purists, beware. This is an alternate history set in a period of the same name, but the people, events, and background have no connection to reality.
This synopsis was posted for advance collection on March 20, 2021. Screenshot saved as proof. Any plagiarism will be pursued.
Theme: Protecting cute little animals is everyone's responsibility.
