Dog-Blood Novels

Almos eagerly awaited the information Astaroth promised, hoping it would shed light on the peculiar world he found himself trapped in. Astaroth, true to his carefree nature, took his time before finally sharing the breakdown of this twisted dream realm.

With a lazy flick of his hand, Astaroth conjured an ethereal book that materialized before Almos. "Here you go, my impatient friend. The tale of this world," he said, a mischievous glimmer in his eyes.

Almos's impatience morphed into annoyance as he glanced at the title of the book, "Bonds of Affection" His eye twitched involuntarily at the realization that Astaroth had based this dream realm on a dog-blood novel, filled with S&M, imprisonment, and a tragic end.

"Really, Astaroth?" Almos sighed, exasperation lacing his words. "You couldn't have chosen something a little less... absurd?"

Astaroth merely shrugged, an unrepentant smile on his face. "What can I say? I find entertainment in the absurd, and it seems like fate had a sense of humor when it came to your dreams."

Reluctantly, Almos delved into the pages of the book, listening as Astaroth recounted the tale of the Female Lead, Selene, who served as the boss's assistant.

Almos's eye twitched in annoyance as he listened.

"So let me get this straight," Almos said, his frustration evident in his voice. "You based these dream worlds on novels you've read before?"

Astaroth shrugged. "Hey, I like to read."

The world Almos found himself in was based on a dog-blood novel, filled with S&M, imprisonment, and finally, the death of both the female and male leads. Astaroth went into detail about the female lead, Selene, who was the boss's assistant. Her boss ended up selling her as a bargaining chip to a competitor, which started a push and pull story between the female lead and male lead, her boss. The story ended with the male lead not being able to let go of the female lead and killing her before killing himself.

As Astaroth spoke, Almos realized that the male lead in this story was none other than his target, Alistair. He couldn't believe the stupidity of the story and was dumbfounded that his friend had based a dream world on something so ridiculous.

"Are you kidding me?" Almos exclaimed. "This is what you came up with?"

Astaroth shrugged again. "I thought it was a pretty good story. It's got everything, drama, romance, tragedy. What's not to like?"

Almos shook his head in disbelief. "I can't believe I'm stuck in a world based on a dog-blood novel. This is ridiculous."

Astaroth wished Almos luck before disappearing, leaving Almos annoyed and frustrated. He knew he had to play along with the story and seduce Alistair if he wanted to escape this world, but he couldn't help but feel angry at his friend for putting him in this situation.

Almos sighed and walked over to the sofa, slumping down next to where Astaroth had been lounging. As frustration settled within Almos, he picked up the book that had been given to him and began reading. The words on the pages transported him into a world filled with twisted drama and unrequited love. The story revolved around a female assistant named Selene and her cold-hearted, selfish boss.

Selene had been dedicated to her boss, faithfully carrying out her duties, only to be betrayed when her boss decided to sell her as a bargaining chip to a rival competitor. She found herself trapped in a web of manipulation, where the second male lead, a man she was sold to, played with her emotions, subjecting her to an S&M relationship. Despite the torment, Selene couldn't deny the lingering feelings she had for both her boss and the man she was now entangled with.

The story unfolded with endless drama and torture, as Selene struggled to navigate the complex relationships in her life. She found herself torn between her loyalty to her boss, who regretted his decision to let her go, and the desire of the male lead to possess her completely.

The male lead, driven by a possessive obsession, would go to great lengths to get Selene back. He relentlessly pursued her, manipulating her emotions and pulling her deeper into a dark and tumultuous relationship. Selene fought against her own desires, torn between the pain and toxicity of the situation and the remnants of her feelings for both men.

The story became a twisted dance of power, control, and forbidden passion. Selene's heart was torn apart as she struggled to make sense of her own desires and the abusive nature of her relationships. The male lead would alternate between moments of tenderness and cruelty, keeping her trapped within his grasp.

The climax of the story approached, and Almos discovered that, in a final act of desperation, the male lead would take matters into his own hands. Consumed by a twisted desire to be with Selene forever, he made the harrowing decision to end her life before taking his own. It was a chilling conclusion, born out of a twisted obsession and a belief that death was the only way for them to be together eternally.

Almos closed the book, his mind swirling with the dark tale he had just read. He couldn't help but feel a mix of emotions—disgust, disbelief, and an 'what nonsense is Astaroth playing at making Alistair the male lead' He realized that he would have to navigate this intricate and tumultuous world, playing the role of a character that doesn't even appear in the novel and ultimately seducing Alistair.

With a heavy sigh, Almos prepared himself for the challenge ahead. The absurdity of the story weighed on him, but he had no choice but to proceed if he wanted to escape this dream realm. He couldn't help but curse Astaroth under his breath, irritated at his friend's whimsical approach to creating these worlds.