Aspiring Author
3.3
Rating Breakdown
3 total ratings
This first chapter sets up a pretty interesting, if a little heavy, premise. I did find the concept of this primal force both creating and destroying quite compelling. The writing style is a bit dense, but it does create a palpable atmosphere. It's hard to judge characters from just this chapter, but the witches' connection to the force is intriguing. The descriptions of the power's subtle manifestations were effective in building unease. I'm definitely interested in reading the rest to see how this "dark love" plays out. Worth upgrading to read the complete version if you like darker, more atmospheric horror. Can't wait to see where this story goes next.
This first chapter really drew me in with its atmospheric introduction to a primal force. The exploration of this untamed power and its connection to witch covens was fascinating. Ripperly's prose is evocative, painting a vivid picture of the encroaching darkness. The chapter does a good job of establishing the stakes and the unique nature of this horror. I'm definitely interested in reading the rest and seeing how this "dark love" manifests. The opening sets up an intriguing premise for a unique horror romance. The descriptions of the power and its effect on the world are effectively chilling. I found myself pondering the implications of this force throughout the chapter. Can't wait to see where this story goes and how the witches interact with this entity. It certainly makes one curious about the depths of this dark love and its consequences.
The opening sets up an intriguing premise with its unique blend of dark power and romance. I found the concept of a primal force tied to witches quite captivating. The writing style felt a bit dense at times, but it painted a vivid picture of the atmosphere. It did a good job of making me wonder about the nature of this dark love. I'm definitely interested in reading the rest to see how this unfolds. The hint of danger and obsession has me curious about the cost of this dark connection. This first chapter really drew me in, despite some initial complexity. It feels like there's a lot of potential for exploration in the full novel. I think fans of darker fantasy themes will find this worth exploring. Can't wait to see where this story goes with its entwined forces.