The Story Aerie

Marta

  • Image of Mattin Brenson from The Bargain. White skinned human with short blond hair and blue eyes. He's wearing a leather collar and a light blue shirt with yellow accents. He stares off to the left with wide, hooded eyes,

    The Bargain (Series Finale)

    Season notes: violence, death, attempted murder, accusation of sexual assault Mattin didn’t know how long it was, but eventually, exhaustion wore out the worst of his emotions. Numbness spread through his body—shock or blood loss, he couldn’t be sure. With a final silent cry thrown towards his mistress, he allowed himself to stop. He had…

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  • Image of Mattin Brenson from The Bargain. White skinned human with short blond hair and blue eyes. He's wearing a leather collar and a light blue shirt with yellow accents. He stares off to the left with wide, hooded eyes,

    The Bargain (S5, E11)

    When Mattin looks for some space to lick his wounds, Marta follows him…

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  • The Bargain (S5, E8)

    Things are coming to a head…

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  • The Bargain (S5, E4)

    “What would you offer me for his freedom?” “No!” Mattin burst out. Jahlene’s heart jumped, but she knew the truth. Knew the fear that ate at him even now, and how far he would go to protect his sister. “While you wear my collar, you are mine to dispose of as I will. If your…

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  • Jahlene from The Bargain, bust. A fae woman with dark brown skin, straight black hair braided into a crown, and green eyes. She is playing with a lock of hair that came free of the braid.

    The Bargain (S5, E3)

    Jahlene finds time for a quiet dinner with friends. While they talk, she figures out how to ‘fix’ the problem of Mattin’s ongoing fear of her.

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  • The Bargain (S5, E2)

    Season notes: violence, death, attempted murder The next morning, Mattin made sure to get up early. It was a surprise to wake in his new room, which smelled faintly of fabrics and lavender. He moved quietly as he dressed and exited the mistress’ suite, careful not to disturb her. And went looking for Cook. Unsurprisingly,…

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  • The Bargain (S5, E1)

    Reminder: Planting Life in a Dying City has been nominated for Overall Best Webserial in the Queer Indie Awards. Today is the last day to vote, so if you enjoyed it, please go put in your vote! (And while you’re there, check out some of the other nominees.) Season notes: violence, death, attempted murder The…

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  • Image of Mattin Brenson from The Bargain. White skinned human with short blond hair and blue eyes. He's wearing a leather collar and a light blue shirt with yellow accents. He stares off to the left with wide, hooded eyes, one arm held across his chest, the other hand held out as if rejecting or pushing away something. Text: Better than I've been in a long time.

    The Bargain (S4 Finale)

    Coming around the bend in the road to see the manor spread out before him was a pleasure Mattin never expected.

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  • Image of Countess Jahlene n'Erida from The Bargain. Brown skinned fae with black hair in updo and green eyes. She's wearing a wide necked blue dress with gold decorations. She stares directly at the viewer while playing with a loose lock of hair. Text: “All she tastes of is fear.”

    The Bargain (S4, E7)

    They attended two more luohei glamour during the final weeks of the court season. One showcased Falthro’s talents. The lord had a reputation

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  • The Bargain (S4, E5)

    Season notes: traumatized people people triggering each other, abuse, torture, fictional slavery, con noncon*, (attempted) blackmail Parlen found Mattin laying out Jahlene’s clothing for the day. “Your sister is awake. She’d like to see you.” Mattin dropped the elaborate overdress and started for the door before Parlen finished speaking. He froze, cursed, and turned back…

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