The Heartless (Masterpost)
Summary: In a kingdom where those born without hearts are said to carry a dangerous curse, 17-year-old Ace has lived most of his life believing himself to be a monster. Now, seeking closure about the defining moment of his childhood, Ace embarks on a coming-of-age journey to learn the truth about himself, the world, and what it really means to be human.
“Over the seven years I’d spent under Bertrand’s leaky roof, I had slowly become disillusioned with the idea of ever finding a potion strong enough to light a fire in my ribcage. Bertrand had tested a lot of his spells on me throughout my life, but the love potion had always proven to be the least effective. But I suppose that is to be expected when you do not have a heart.”
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Began 18 July 2020 | Concluded 5 December 2020
Chapter I: in which the story begins
Chapter II: in which plans are made
Chapter III: in which the biggest victories are often anticlimactic
Chapter IV: in which ignorance is bliss
Chapter V: in which the proverbial dam breaks
Chapter VI: in which a goodbye is too final
Chapter VII: in which home is a fickle thing
Chapter VIII: in which sometimes we surprise ourselves
Chapter IX: in which people can change
Chapter X: in which the other shoe drops
Chapter XII: in which second chances come to those who least expect it
Chapter XIII: in which time does not heal all wounds
Chapter XIV: in which the truth comes out
Chapter XV: in which late night escapades are often in poor taste
Chapter XVI: in which the winter melts into spring
Chapter XVII: INTERLUDE TWO
Chapter XVIII: in which some reunions are bittersweet
Chapter XIX: in which hope is the thing with feathers
Chapter XX: in which we are born whole
