Eidolon

A serial web novel

  • Lingerie.

    Episode 62

    Rei picked up the first piece of silk from the sofa, something gauzy and pale, almost innocent. Rei let her fingers linger on the fabric as she turned her head toward him. Takumi stood serenely,…

  • Rei's Kuroda Plaza penthouse.

    Episode 61

    Analysis Rei inclined her head gracefully, though the intensity beneath Takumi’s composure sent a shiver down her spine, “As you wish, Executive Takumi.” Her eyes slid to Yamamoto, the first guard. He held himself tall,…

  • Four choices, four candidates for the favor.

    Episode 60

    Choosing The word landed heavy, the command a reprimand. She inhaled, smoothing the tremor that wanted to betray her. When she spoke, her voice was almost casual, “At least you chose one I know. My…

  • Takumi Kuroda.

    Episode 59

    The Day of the Choice The following afternoon, Rei’s reflection in the mirror looked steadier than she felt. At Kuroda Plaza, the corridors felt hollower than usual. Whispers followed her, executives smirked as though they…

  • Rei and Cillian with tea.

    Episode 58

    Favor-Partner The engine’s hum faded unhurriedly, leaving only the distant thrum of the city. As their ritual dictated, Cillian exited and came around to open her door. He walked her to the building’s entrance, a…

  • Rei in car.

    Episode 57

    Drives Rei’s days bled together under the bright lights of Eidolon’s promotional halls. She was the hostess, the ornament, the bait; draped in Kuroda silk, laughing softly at jokes that were in fact too crude,…