Don’t mess with Halle!

For a long time, I wasn’t in the mood to write something about my pictures… RL changed a lot and Covid still has a huge impact on all of us. In Germany the numbers are going up like crazy again and the people act as if there would be no Covid around anymore *sighs*

So I guess, over the next weeks I might have way more time again, to write if everything gets closed again and my new jobs are in danger again…

But nevertheless, lets take a look at the pictures 😉

Today I am coming to you with some amazing releases of one of my favorite events called Necrotize. You might ask, what kind of event Necrotize is? It is for all the dark souls and those, who are mentally unstable like me I would say, but the official description would be: “A Cyber Horror Event”

Today I would like to showcase 2 amazing releases from that event. First, the exclusive of AsteroidBox! An amazing outfit for male and females consisting of top (with an amazing spine), a matching BoM tattoo (for the back), pants and boots. Available for Maitreya (Lara, Petite, Flat), Belleza (Freya, Jake), Legacy (classic, perky, male), this outfit can be worn by nearly everyone that likes the extraordinary styles 😉 There are 10 color/pattern options, with each purchase including both clean and damaged versions for the pants and pants bags, plus options for the tank top, belt and boots. Also comes with a Hide/show menu for hiding or showing the tank top and back spines, plus a Bakes-on-Mesh tattoo for the back. Fatpack includes all color/pattern options allowing for huge customization options.

The incredible amazing backdrop you can find at the same event – it was made by VARONIS. It is a huge backdrop with so many amazing corners that I certainly will use it more than once, to showcase all its amazing spots.

The super awesome tattoo comes from my personal favorite tattoo designer ‘Vegas Tattoo’. It is his newest release – available at the actual round of Kinky – and today I am using the black version of it, there is a colored option as well in the pack if you decide to purchase it.

You all will already have wondered… I do have a new face today and that for a reason *grins*

LeLUTKA released 2 more female heads at their Mainstore a few days ago! Halle and Inez. Today I want to show you Halle. When I put it on, I immediately had a ‘Mila Kunis’ moment and the picture of her acting in Resident Evil kinda made the inspiration for todays pictures to me *giggles* Originally Halle was supposed to be the sweet girl from next door, but to me she screamed “Fighter!” and so I could not resits to put n my ‘No_Army’ hair with that amazing cap from no.match.

Halle has all the same amazing features as all of the 3.1 EvoX heads from LeLUTKA have. Halle comes with all the amazing add-ons like hair bases, makeup, piercings, human and elf ears etc. in the Classic and EvoX versions as usual 🙂 So just take a TP to the new LeLUTKA Mainstore and try the demos you won’t regret 😉

Clothing

Outfit (incl. shoes): AsteroidBox – “Orther Outfit” (Maitreya Petite) – NEW  @ Necrotize // October 2021

Accessories

Earlobes & Earrings: .:E.A.Studio:. – “Inazuma Plug Female Human”

Septum: [CX] – “Epistaxis Septum (clean)”

Piercing: Wicca’s Originals – “Jadeon Piercing” + “Tegan Piercing Set” (unrigged)

Necklace: AsteroidBox – “Farren Jewelry – Female Fit”

Sleeves: .:E.A.Studio:. – “KnothArm CottonBlack FULL” (Maitreya)

Nails: [CX] – “Essential Dirty Claws (Original)” (Maitreya, Bento)

Hair & Makeup

Hair: no.match – “NO_ARMY”

Eyeshadow: Hexed (ex Unholy&JTM) – “Annia Eyeshadow yellow olive” (Lel. EvoX BoM)

Head, Body & Tattoo

Head: LeLUTKA – “EvoX Halle 3.1” – NEW @ Mainstore

Teeth: [CX] – “Strigoi’s Fangs – Silver Type.1 ( Size E / Wider )”

Body: Maitreya – “Lara V5.3” + “Add-On Petite V1.1”

Tattoo: .:Vegas:. – “Tattoo Akira ( Dark ) vBlack” (BoM) – NEW @ Kinky // October 2021

Poses, Props & Tools

Backdrop: VARONIS – “Level 03” – NEW  @ Necrotize // October 2021

Pose: Diversion – Wine O’Clock 7″

Animal: Rezz Room – “Rottweiler Adult Animesh (Companion)

Gun: Birth – “‘Warbringer’ Gun”

Model, Stylist & Photographer

Wicca Merlin

Sugar Skull

Clothing

Top: Newphe – “Honey Shirt – White”

Accessories

Septum:  [CX] – “Sacrosanct Septum Gold” (unrigged)

Worms: *PKC* – “Face Centipedes” (unrigged)

Ear Flies: *PKC* – “Did you hear?” (for Lel. EvoX female human ears)

Earlobes & Earings: .:E.A.Studio:. – “Inazuma Plug Female Human”

Piercing: Wicca’s Originals – “Jadeon Piercing” + “Tegan Piercing Set” (unrigged)

Necklace: AsteroidBox – “Bailey Jewelry – Collar – Smaller Fit” (unrigged)

Rosary: -Lolla Things-  “Rosary” (unrigged)

Nails: FORMANAILS – “Lydia” (Maitreya, Bento)

Hair & Makeup

Hair: no.match – “No_Silver”

Face Art: Unholy&JTM – “Sugar Skull” (Lel. EvoX BoM)

Head, Body & Tattoo

Head: LeLUTKA – “EvoX Avalon 3.0”

Teeth: [CX] – “Strigoi’s Fangs – Silver Type.1 ( Size E / Wider )”

Body: Maitreya – “Lara V5.3” + “Add-On Petite V1.1”

Tattoo: .:Vegas:. – “Tattoo  ( Medium ) Essence” (BoM)

Pose, Props & Tools

Backdrop: Foxcity – “Photo Booth – Lost City”

Pose: Diversion – “Nailed It – 1M” (Bento)

Animals: JIAN – “Classic Rats Shoulder Companion”

Model, Stylist & Photographer

Wicca Merlin

Its hunger was staggering

The craving for human flesh drove the creature into the early morning fog. In the cemetery awaited a new grave and sustenance. As it neared the fresh mound of dirt, the sound of heavy footsteps stopped the creature.
Two men, hunters with rifles slung over their shoulders, approached the forest near the creature’s hiding place. Dense trees and heavy foliage darkened the wooded corpse. Only a stray beam of sunshine could break through the heavy veil.
It followed quietly behind the humans. The hunters were now the prey. With each silent step, the creature shifted into wolf form. If somehow it was seen, a wolf in these woods would not raise an alarm that its true form would.
The first human made no sound as the creature sprang from its cover and easily snapped the man’s neck. The human in the lead turned to speak to his companion, but was dead before he could aim his weapon.
The creature chuckled as it shapeshifted back to its nature form. Humans are so easy to hunt. Their arrogance makes them careless. As if their weapons could ever harm any of its kind.
The young ones will benefit from the blood and after a week or two, the rotted flesh will be quite tasty. For now, it needed to return to the grave as planned. It had no taste for fresh meat. Only rotted, decayed flesh would satisfy the gnawing in the pit of its stomach.
Working quickly, in case more human hunters were about, the creature clawed through the fresh dirt to the plain wooden box buried deep. Oh, this one was a fat, succulent morsel of a man. Women tended to be too lean and children were hardly substantial.
The temptation to feast now was overwhelming, but the creature dare not spare the time. The risk of exposure was too great here in the cemetery. It closed the now empty casket and returned the dirt so no one would be suspicious.
Careful to leave no evidence behind, the creature picked up the body as if as it weighed nothing. It returned to the woods where it left the two hunters stuffed beneath the remains of a fallen tree.
It was a good day. Food aplenty for months. But winter was approaching. It would need to forage a few more times to insure a comfortable hibernation before the first snow fell. A ghoul has to do what a ghoul has to do to keep her family fed.
The creature returns to its lair. an old and forgotten slaughter house far from town. The perfect place to hide and raise its young ones until it is time for them to leave the nest. Its children should be sleep now, but will wake soon and demand food.
Yet one is missing – the eldest. A lopsided smile creeps across the creatures face as it carries the food to the preparation area. There, hard at work draining the blood from a fresh corpse, is the eldest child. The young one looks up with a look of apprehension, a need for approval.
The Ghoul drops the corpses to the floors and slowly approaches the young Ghoul who is squatted on the floor beside a blood filled bucket. Its hand caresses the young one’s face as a sense of pride washes over it. A macabre smile appears on the Ghoul’s face.
Baby’s first kill.

Outfit Ghoul 1 (left)
Collar: ::Static:: – “Captive Chain” (Maitreya)
Collar 2: CURELESS[+] – “Entropy Collar (v.1)”
Harness: [CX] – “Ophanim Harness – Black” (Maitreya)
Gloves: cinphul – “raptor ii [gloves]” (Maitreya, Bento)
Shoes: cinphul – “raptor [boots]” (Maitreya)
Outfit Ghoul 2 (right)
Collar: CURELESS[+] – “Entropy Collar (v.1)”
Harness: [CX] – “Ophanim Harness – Black” (Maitreya)
Hip Chains: [CX] – “Mucronate Chains” (Maitreya)
Hands/Arms (incl. lower arms tattoo): DRD – “Plague Skeleton Creature Hands V 1.7”
Shoes: STOIC – “Vicious Plats Blood” (Maitreya)
Both Ghouls
Head & Body
Head: BeSpoke Caravan – “Ghoul Necrotic”
Body: Maitreya – “Lara V5.3” + “Lara Add-on Flat Chest V1.0”
Props
Backdrop: [CX] – “For Good Time”
Story
Models

I’m pulling your strings…

TUNES

Master of puppets, I’m pulling your strings
Twisting your mind and smashing your dreams
Blinded by me, you can’t see a thing
Just call my name ’cause I’ll hear you scream

[- Metallica -]
Clothing

Top: Blueberry – “DTR – Crop Top & Bra” (Maitreya, Petite)

Accessories

Blindfold: .:E.A.Studio:. – “Abel Blindfold Female” – NEW @ Kinky // October 2021

Earrings & Ear Accessories: L’Emporio&PL – “::*Parca*::” (for Lel. EvoX Elf Ears) – NEW @ Men Only // October 2021

Bindi: Wicca’s Originals – “Carvis Bindi” (unrigged)

Nose Piercing: Wicca’s Originals – “Jadeon” (unrigged)

Necklace: AsteroidBox – “Farren Jewelry – Female Fit”

Hand Accessories: NaaNaa’s – “Fossil Hands Accessories” (Maitreya, Bento)

Nails: FORMANAILS – “Lydia” (Maitreya, Bento)

Hair & Makeup

Hair: Exile – “Lysa”

Face Art:  Nefekalum Tattoos – “Hunger #01” (Lel. EvoX BoM, Materials)

Blood Tears: Unholy&JTM – “Tears of Blood” (Lel. EvoX BoM)

Head, Body & Tattoo

Head: LeLUTKA – “EvoX Avalon 3.0”

Teeth: [CX] – “Strigoi’s Fangs – Silver Type.1 ( Size E / Wider )”

Body: Maitreya – “Lara V5.3”

Tattoo 1: .:Vegas:. – “Tattoo Harmony ( Dark )” (Lel. EvoX BoM) – NEW @ Uber // October 2021

Tattoo 2: .:Vegas:. – “Tattoo Dark Take Over” (BoM)

Poses, Props & Tools

Pose (incl. Puppet): Samia – “Vipul Mirror 1”

Backdrop: Paparazzi – “BACKDROP – Asylum Hall”

Chains 1: DRD – “Killer’s Cabin – Chains”

Chains 2: [CX] – “Rusty Chains – Set.1”

Chains 3: [CX] – “Rusty Chains – Set.2”

Chains 3: [CX] – “Rusty Chains – Set.5”

Animal: JIAN – “Classic Rats Shoulder Companion”

Model, Stylist & Photographer

Wicca Merlin

I put a Spell on You…

TUNES

I put a spell on you
Because you’re mine
You better stop the things you do
I tell you, I ain’t lying
I ain’t lying
[- Annie Lennox- ]

Clothing

Top: [CX] – “Mucronate Top – Leather”

Pants: AsteroidBox – “Evlin Pants” (Maitreya) – NEW @ Equal10 // October 2021

Shoes: cinphul – “mirvet [boots]” (Maitreya) – NEW @ Cirque du Mystere // October 2021

Accessories

Headpiece: cinphul – “mirvet [crown]” – NEW @ Cirque du Mystere // October 2021

Necklace: cinphul – “mirvet [necklace]” (prize item) – NEW @ Cirque du Mystere // October 2021

Piercing: Wicca’s Originals – “Jadeon Piercing”

Sleeves: [CX] – “Lance Bracers Femme – Black” (Maitreya)

Nails: FORMANAILS – “Lydia” (Maitreya, Bento)

Hair & Makeup

Hair: no.match – “No_Progress” – NEW @ Inithium // October 2021

Eyeshadow: Rubedo – “Ludovica” (Lel. EvoX BoM) – NEW @ Necrotize // October 2021

Head, Body & Tattoos

Head: LeLUTKA – “EvoX Avalon 3.0”

Teeth: [CX] – “Strigoi’s Fangs – Silver Type.1 ( Size E / Wider )”

Body: Maitreya – “Lara V5.3”

Tattoo: .:Vegas:. – “Tattoo ( Dark ) Renewal” (BoM)

Poses, Props & Tools

Backdrop: Paparazzi – “BACKDROP – End Of The Line 1”

Rats: JIAN – “Classic Rats Sleepy Rat” + “Classic Rats Grey Companion”

Deco 1: DRD – “Scarlett Hotel – Haunted Ouija Board” (hunt prize) – NEW @ Scarlett Hotel Hunt

Deco 2: DRD – “Scarlett Hotel – Candles” (hunt prize ) – NEW @ Scarlett Hotel Hunt

Deco 3: DRD – “Scarlett Hotel – Bloody Pentagram” (hunt prize) – NEW @ Scarlett Hotel Hunt

Deco 4: DRD – “Scarlett Hotel – Bones” (hunt prize) – NEW @ Scarlett Hotel Hunt

Model, Stylist & Photographer

Wicca Merlin

I think that perhaps you better come inside…

Inspiring Movie Scene

Riff Raff: „You’re wet.“
Janet: „Yes – it’s raining.“
Brad: „Yes.“
Riff Raff: „Yes… I think that perhaps… you both better come inside.“

[- Rock Horror Show, Scene 6 -]

Clothing

Outfit: toksik – “Ethernal” (Maitreya Petite)

Accessories

Nails: FORMANAILS – “Zombie Updated” (Maitreya, Bento) – NEW @ SL Shop & Hop Halloween // October 2021

Head, Body & Makeup

Head: BeSpoke – “Monster Fiend” – NEW @ TDSF October 2021

Body: Maitreya – “Lara V5.3” + “Add-On Petite V1.1”

Skin: BeSpoke – “Fiend – Skin – Human Disguise” (BoM)

Eyes: Madame Noir – “Enigma Eyes 13” (BoM)

Poses, Props & Tools

Backdrop: Paparazzi – “Haunting Arches” – NEW @ Thirsty Event

Deco 1: DRD – “Forgotten Luggage” – NEW @ SL Shop & Hop Halloween // October 2021

Deco 2: DRD – “Series 01 – Armchair – Dark” (Shadow Box Item)

Deco 3: DRD – “Series 01 – Clock Shelf – Dark” (Shadow Box Item)

Deco 4: DRD – “Series 01 – Velvet Couch – Dark” (Shadow Box Item)

Deco 5: DRD – “Series 01 – Floor Lamp – Dark” (Shadow Box Item)

Deco 6: DISORDERLY. – “/ Book Magic / Not so Magical Suitcase”

Deco 7: [Con.] – “Travellers Suitcase Bar – Coal”

Candles: !R!&:P: (with holding pose) – “Orryn Candelabra [R] [REL]”

Poses: myself

Model, Stylist & Photographer

Wicca Merlin

Dream the Crow black Dream…

TUNES

“Don’t look don’t look” the shadows breathe
Whispering me away from you
“Don’t wake at night to watch her sleep
You know that you will always lose
This trembling
Adored
Tousled bird mad girl”
But every night I burn
But every night I call your name
Every night I burn
Every night I fall again

[- The Cure -]

Clothing

Top: AsteroidBox – “Zara T-Shirt – FLF Version” (Maitreya Petite)

Accessories

Horns: :[P]: – “Vyria Horns [Candle-2] Hallo”

Septum (incl. blood BoM layer): [CX] – “Epistaxis Septum (Blood)” – NEW @ [Mod]ify // October 2021

Collar: [CX] – “Sila Collar – Silver” – NEW @ FLF-O-WEEN // October 2021

Earlobes & Earings: .:E.A.Studio:. – “Inazuma Plug Female Human”

Rings: Kunglers – “Payton Rings – Halloween Edition” – NEW @ SL Shop & Hop Halloween // October 2021

Claws: L’Emporio&PL – “::*Tormento*::” (Maitreya, Bento) – NEW @ TDSF October 2021

Hair & Makeup

Hair: KUNI – “Lisa (S)”

Head, Body & Tattoos

Head: LeLUTKA – “Gaia 3.1” – NEW @ Equal10 // October 2021

Head Skin: :Dernier: – “Dolla (Grey Alien)” (Lel. EvoX BoM)

Body: Maitreya – “Lara V5.3” + “Add-On Petite V1.1”

Body Skin: VELOUR – “Ipanema Body for Maitreya – Skinny (Grey Alien)” (BoM)

Tattoo: .:Vegas:.. – “Tattoo Destruction ( Dark )” (Lel. EvoX BoM) – NEW @ TDSF October 2021

Poses, Props & Tools

Backdrop: Paparazzi – “Creepy Courtyard” – NEW @ Ritual // October 2021

Poses (incl. Ravens): ::WetCat:: – “Edgar – Prop Set” (Bento)

Model, Stylist & Photographer

Wicca Merlin

Eternal Cycle

The dark seas churn off the barren shoreline; nothing but sand and rocks as far as the eye could see. This is a safe haven. Safe from the world. Safe from predators.
It moves stealthily, careful not to leave a trail in the sand. Nimble for it size and appearance, it easily carries its fresh catch toward the hidden lair that’s been home for centuries. Even the creature no longer knows how old it was, but remembered how it came to be. How they all came to be.
There were twelve of them at the time of creation. At first they banded to together to protect each other, but once humanity discovered them, they were worshipped by some, scoffed by others. What fools, mankind. One by one, the others disappeared, searching for peace and solitude. What good does escape do now that we are exposed. Even the heavens mock us from above. As long as the stars exist in the sky, we are immortal.
After one last look at the full moon, that which guides the very cycle of its life, the creature slips into its home. Claws easily snap through the thick body of the Great White shark that crossed its path in search for sustenance. There are only a few more days before the mighty Lion’s turn to reign. Soon the great Crab can rest again and allow the others to rule.
Foolish humans. Allowing their lives to be dictated by astrology.

 And again the amazing story comes from the incredible Anne Daumig! Check out her BLOG and FLICKR and don’t forget to slap that little stars *winks*

Thank you so much Anne ♥

The Creature

Head: BeSpoke – “Monster Nemesis” – NEW @ Engine Room // September 2021

Headpiece: BeSpoke – “Accessories – Nemesis Headpiece” – NEW @ Engine Room // September 2021

Body: Maitreya – “Lara V5.3” + “Petite V1.1”

Skin: BeSpoke – “Nemesis – Night Terror” (BoM) – NEW @ Engine Room // September 2021

Torso: BeSpoke – “Crab Legs for Female Torso – Night Terror” – NEW @ Engine Room // September 2021

Accessory

Claws: L’Emporio&PL – “::*Tormento*::” (Maitreya, Bento) – NEW @ TDSF October 2021

Backdrop

Synnergy – “Cave of Wonders Backdrop”

Model, Stylist& Photographer

Wicca Merlin

 

 

Might have been the wrong Spell…

Again LeLUTKA surprises us with an amazing new release. The new “Gaia” head is perfectly designed to create some fresh, youthful, kawaii, or fantasy looks. It does have the same incredible amazing featured and HUDs as all the new 3.1 updates and in addition you will getthe lovely facetattoo (“whiskers”) in 2 different styles and those super cute and awesome fox ears! The fox ears are animated like the elf ears we already know, you just have to activate them with the little blue button on your HUD. You can customize your new fox ears as well and you even can decide if you want them with or without materials applied. You get 10 different fur colors for your ears premade and you even can edit them to adjust the fur color to match you look perfectly. Furthermore you get 2 more layers, where you can color the tips of your fox ears and as well the fluff inside. I am usually no fur ears person, but I am completely in love with those new fox ears! LeLUTKA did collaborate with some amazing designers, to make a complete look for the release on Equal 10 – you should not miss that (direct TP will be on the credits below!)

At NEO Japan you can find some of the latest releases from CerberusXing and cinphul.

The amazing headpiece is the exclusive from cinphul for NEO Japan. I your package you will find one arrangement as seen on the picture above, but as well all the single parts -3 combs, 6 forks, 2 loops and 3 pins –  so you can create your own unique headpiece. With the HUD you can color it in 6 different colors.

The “Blazing Vixen” you as well will find at NEO Japan, released by CerberusXing. Coming in 5 different colors (I am wearing “Firefly”) this amazing sexy and cool, shot body suit is created for Maitreya and Legacy female mesh bodies. With the transparent front and back and the amazing colored sides, it is a total must have for a sexy girls wardrobe *winks*

As well at NEO Japan you can find that incredible amazing, Asian tattoo by Vegas Tattoo. I adore how crisp and clear all of the Vegas tattoos are, you really can zoom in close and still have no blurry spots – simply awesome!

At the Dark Style Fair you will find those super sharp claws, made by L’Emporio. They can be textured in many different colors and metals with the HUD that comes with them.

NEO Japan will last till the 17h of October and the Dark style Fair will close its doors on the 31st of October – LMs are in the credits below 😉

Clothing

Outfit: [CX] – “Blaizing Vixen (Firefly)” (Maitreya) – NEW @ NEO Japan // September 2021

Shoes: BAX – “Regency Boots Black Leather” (Maitreya)

Accessories

Headpiece: cinphul – “mystique [hairstick set]” – NEW @ NEO Japan // September 2021

Piercing: UniCult – Barbed Septum – Style 2 – Combo” – NEW @ TDSF October 2021

Sleeves: [CX] – “Lance Bracers Femme – Leather” (Maitreya)

Claws: L’Emporio&PL – “::*Tormento*::” (Maitreya, Bento) – NEW @ TDSF October 2021

Hair & Makeup

Hair: DOUX – “Esther”

Eyeshadow: Unholy&JTM – “Mercury Eyeshadow – Black” (LeL. EvoX BoM) – NEW @ TDSF October 2021

Head, Body & Tattoos

Head (incl. fox ears): LeLUTKA – “Gaia 3.1” – NEW @ Equal10 // October 2021

Teeth: [CX] – “Strigoi’s Fangs – Silver Type.1 ( Size E / Wider )”

Body: Maitreya – “Lara V5.3”

Tattoo: .:Vegas:. – “Tattoo ( Dark ) Akuma” (BoM)

Poses, Props & Tools

Backdrop: .PALETO. – “Backdrop:. Horror Street”

Animal: [Rezz Room] – “Cerberus FATPACK (Companion) v2.0.0” – NEW @ NEO Japan // September 2021

Candle: !R!&:P: – “Orryn Candle [Dish-No-Anim] [PETR]”

Pose (book included): Diversion – Book Lover – 5M” (Bento)

Expression HUD: LeLutka – “Axis HUD Face 1.1”

Model, Stylist & Photographer

Wicca Merlin

Transformation

Transformation

He left me for dead in the back alley of London’s most desolate area.
His attack was brutal, ruthless. His hands steady; his blade true. He left me nothing that resembled the fairer sex. His hatred for women knew no boundaries. And when he was finished, he wiped his hands clean as he stared down upon me with bland indifference – a frog dissected.
Time changed after he left. Minutes felt like days. Pain gave way to a coldness that numbed me to the world beyond. Voices, wagons, hawkers – all faded away until the silence screamed in my ears. I prayed for Death to find me.
<scrape, thump> <scrape, thump> <scrape, thump> <scrape, thump>
The sound grew out of the darkness. What did Death sound like?
A shadowy figure hovered over me before large, powerful hands yanked me from the ground and I was thrown across a shoulder as if I were nothing more than a burlap bag filled with potatoes.
<scrape, thump> <scrape, thump> <scrape, thump> <scrape, thump>
The jarring gait matched the eerie sound. That was the last sound I heard before Morpheus dragged into the abyss.
Oh, what fresh Hell is this? I awaken to the taste of rancid gruel forced into my mouth. Only one eye will open and that takes all my strength to perform. A wooden pushed passed my lips and I gagged on the noxious porridge until the whole of my stomach emptied onto my makeshift bed.
Clumsy hands attempted to clean up the mess, but only seemed to spread it around. An angry shout and the familiar sound of uneven footsteps retreating from my side brought me back to my present situation. The rough blanket was snatched away and a violent shiver wracked my body.. I strained to raise my head and with my one eye I saw my both swathed in dirty and blood-stained bandages.
A man stood beside the bed; poked and prodded me with the same dispassion as my attacker. Cold, probing eyes watched me over wired spectacles perched at the tip of his thin nose. White, wiry hair stood out in all directions and thickly pursed lips hide behind a grizzly beard. What must pass for a doctor’s coat covered a wrinkled and ill-kept suit that once must have belonged to a gentleman of considerable wealth.
The uneven footsteps again approached and I got my first good look at my rescuer. Had I been able to move, I would have recoiled in fear and disgust. Had a gargoyle from high upon the Cathedral precipice come to life, it would hold more appeal than the freak approaching me. Hunched backed and dragging a clubbed foot,. its grotesque features distorted into a mask of pure horror. Yet, its eyes reflected … pity. Not for its own circumstances, but for ME!
Suddenly, I realized the man in the doctor’s coat was speaking to me. He explained how his assistance, Igor (the pathetic creature now gently covering me with a clean blanket) found me and carried me to the doctor’s laboratory. My mind spun and I heard only bits and pieces as he inventoried my injuries. Over 300 stitches. Missing eye. Amputated hand. Leg muscles and tendons severed. Lucky to be alive. Permission for procedures.
All i remember was grimly nodding my head in consent. What did it matter what this man did to me. The midnight attacker took my life. Now this doctor, Dr. Frankenstein, said he could fix me. What does it matter. I died in that alley.
Days dragged into weeks. Weeks dragged into months. As soon as my wounds healed, Dr. Frankenstein began his experiments. What did it matter what I looked like. No man would ever look at with anything but disgust in his eyes. The midnight attacker took away everything that made me a woman.
I would have gone mad; I should have gone mad, had it not been for Igor. Beneath that monstrous face and body was a pure and generous heart. Each day Igor would bring me a gift; a trinket of some sort. A wilted flower. Half empty bottle of perfume. A torn lace handkerchief. Items discarded by their owners were treasures in the creature’s eye. And each gift he presented earned him pained and weary smile from me.
Winter was in full force when I woke on my stomach after what Dr. Frankenstein claimed was the final procedure. No sheet covered me, but what did I have to be modest about now. I pushed myself up and startled when movement caught in my peripheral vision. For the first time in the eternity in this hellhole, I was presented with a mirror. Not a small looking glass, but a large, three-sided standing mirror one might find at a couturier’s shop.
I did not wish to look, but it seemed as though the Fate’s compelled me forward. The ever present bandages were gone and my naked flesh was exposed for all to see. What I saw reflected made Igor’s ugliness look like a work of art.
Skin once soft as satin and milky white was now ashen and covered with long, jagged scars. Once full and bountiful breasts were gone and only to be replaced with raw, burnt tissue covering my chest. My face … my perfect face, that once turned heads of men and women alike, was mangled beyond recognition.

Only one crystal blue eye stared back. The other hollow socket was covered with a mechanical piece with wires embedded into my head. Though the eye was missing, my vision was sharper and more intense than humanly possible.

When I reached out to touch the mirror in disbelief, I saw a mechanical claw resembling the talons of a bird of prey. I slashed out at my image and the razor-sharp tips left deep gouges on the mirrors surface. The other hand, while still flesh and blood, had similar claws embedded where fingernails once grew.
A sob escaped my lips when eyes traveled downward and I saw the devastation done to that most sacred of womanly places. Yes, the midnight attacker took great pleasure and care in that area. Nothing remained.
Farther down, the thigh of one leg and calf of another were replaced with metal rods and blood filled tubes and contained in some form of a clear, unbreakable casing. My head snapped up at a sudden movement from behind me. A pair of mighty wings spread out like an avenging angel sent from the heavens. Feathers black as night entwined with pistons and gears and glistening metal talons.
I did not hear Igor’s approach, but saw he stood beside the mirror. In his gnarled hands he carefully held the most beautiful gown I had ever seen in my life. A gown of such great wealth and quality a woman would sell her soul to possess it. His lips were twisted into what had to be a smile as he held out the gown to me as a gift.
But I am no longer a woman. I am no longer human. A shrill and blood-curdling screech tore from my throat as I snatched the dress from Igor and with a strength I did not know I possessed, ripped the gown to shreds. Soul sick and broken, I fall to my knees among the tattered remains of Igor’s gift and weep.
The passage of time again eluded me as I lay huddled on the floor before that mirror, the wings a protective encasement around me guarding me from harm. Only a pitiful, woeful sound made me raise my head.
There, crouched on the floor before me was Igor, tears flowing down his face and a large bundle clutched to his chest. He dropped his burden in front of me and quickly scurried back on his hands and knees like a bug caught in a sudden light.

Again, Igor brought me clothing, but this time far different from the Lady’s gown. This offering contained men’s trousers and jacket made from fine leather and boots to match. Seems when Igor stole, he stole only the highest quality goods.

The pants were snug and fit me like a second skin. The jacket, too, fit me perfectly and was even tailored to allow for the wings now permanently affixed to my back. The tall, thick boots provided warmth and protection.
And it seems Igor was not willing to allow me to forget I was once a woman, for he included a short velvet cape elaborately embroidered with gold thread.
I pulled what was left of my unevenly cut hair together into a bun and turned to the mirror for the last time. Anne was gone forever. Only this creature, the Dark Angel of Harper’s Ferry remained. And she was ready to hunt.
Beware, Jack the Ripper. I am coming for you!

I feel so gifted to be allowed to call Anne a close and dear friend. Today it was her coming to me when I was trying to run after all my duties. I didn’t say something, but she asked if all is fine. She does have that 6th sense I guess, that makes her feel, if I am just slightly sad, stressed or frustrated. Today she must have felt that I am a little stressed and he asked me if all would be ok. Basically everything was ok and I told her that Liam fine, but had to finish some pictures for a magazine, a blog post and the posting for the store – for that she as well wrote a wonderful story, just take a look at the previous post HERE – and today I wanted to reveal the first chapter of it (yes she made 3 chapters and they will come one after another *winks* ). Being such a sweetheart she always is, she asked me if she could help me. Since it was making pictures, I told her that I do not think I could ‘outsource’ any of my work. A little later I again thought about the amazing story she wrote me yesterday for my post and so I carefully asked her if she still would be in a writing mood. I really was a little shy as she already wrote all those amazing chapters for the store releases and that incredible amazing story for me yesterday. But she said she had the second half of her frozen custard, which made her so cuber awesome creative yesterday and she asked me what kind of story. I showed her my raw shots for the post and instead of asking when I need it or telling me she would not have time, she just asked “Did you have anything in mind while styling this?” That was the moment where I just could have hugged her super tight again. I told her about the basic idea I had for the pictures and she started writing. Again she saved my ass! I adore her creativity, her skills for making all those stories for me and as well for our store releases – Anne you are such sweet little diamond, thank you so much… again ♥

Clothing

Top: AsteroidBox – “Tempus Shirt” (Maitreya Petite) – NEW @ Engine Room // September 2021

Pants: AsteroidBox – “Elise Leggings” (Maitreya)

Shoes: AsteroidBox – “Elise Boots” (Maitreya)

Accessories

Hair Accessory: ::Static:: – “Chrono Hairpin {Cluster}” – NEW @ Engine Room // September 2021

Glasses: [KROVA] – “Vitzili’s Lens 1 L” – NEW @ Engine Room // September 2021

Earrings: .:E.A.Studio:. – “Mads” (for Lel. EvoX Human Ears)

Ear Accessory: L’Emporio&PL – “Vulnus” (for Lel. EvoX Human Ears)

Nose Piercing: Wicca’s Originals – “Jadeon” (unriged)

Wings: {Aii & Ego} – “Starfire Angel Wings” – NEW @ Engine Room // September 2021

Finger Accessory: L’Emporio&PL – “Essentia” (Maitreya, Bento)

Nails: L’Emporio&PL – “Scripta Manent – Classic” (Maitreya, Bento)

Belt Accessory: kosmii – “Bedelia Chatelaine” – NEW @ Engine Room // September 2021

Hair & Makeup

Hair: KMH – “Hair F175” (unrigged) – NEW @ Engine Room // September 2021

Face Art:  Nefekalum Tattoos – “Hunger #01” (Lel. EvoX BoM, Materials)

Lipstick 1: [Cubic Cherry] – “{Tenuous} Lipstick” (Lel. EvoX HD Applier)

Lipstick 2: Mad’ – “Daemon Lips” (Lel. EvoX BoM)

Head, Body & Tattoo

Head: LeLUTKA – “EvoX Avalon 3.0”

Body: Maitreya – “Lara V5.3” + “Lara Add-On Petite 1.1”

Poses, Props & Tools

Backdrop: VARONIS – “Dayport Backdrop Scene”

Pose 1: Poseidon – “Valkyrie 6rev” (Bento)

Pose 2: Poseidon – “Heroes – Flight 4” (Bento)

Pose 3: Poseidon – “Flight 15” (Bento)

Model, Stylist & Photographer

Wicca Merlin