Tomb It May Concern

Title: Southern Gothic
Act I: Blood - Scene II
Fandom: X-Men: Evolution
Author: Carmine LaCroix
Summary: A love story.
Rating: Teen
Pairing: Rogue/Remy
Warnings: AU, History!fic, gore
Notes: Yes, well. Suffice to say I ought to make mention that this is an (ahem) “no powers but powers” elseworld setting. Just so we’re clear. (Clear as the Mississippi River herself.) Carry on, then.

 

Title: Southern Gothic
Act I: Blood - Scene I
Fandom: X-Men: Evolution
Author: Carmine LaCroix
Summary: A love story.
Rating: Teen
Pairing: Rogue/Remy
Warnings: AU
Notes: Rather than squander my time and your valuable attentions with a florid preface, I would much prefer that you savour this as you would a Sazerac warming in a glass against the palm of your hand. The content here has been tailored to suit a more mature palette, and may not read in such a straightforward and easy manner. Rather, it has been crafted in such a way to follow a very fluid, serpentine pattern of one of the strongest references I’ve found to summarize 1822 New Orleans. (I’ll give you a hint, it’s the italicised opening line of internal monologue from our protagonist.) Sip at it, please. Gulping is unseemly and an insult to the author when you blurt out an insipid and premature, “But I don’t understand!” You ought not, at this point, understand more than I’ve offered you. (And if you do, please send me the location where I can bake and mail you cookies, and the instructions as to how you may divine my own personal fortunes... I would be most interested in how you came about your psychic proficiencies. The exceptions being anyone already familiar with my particular… predilections, in which case… carry on. My apologies for being predictable. Or some such.)

( Act I: Blood - Scene I )

Title: Southern Gothic
A Prelude by Mam’zelle Mattie Baptiste
Fandom: X-Men: Evolution
Author: Carmine LaCroix
Summary: A love story.
Rating: Teen/Mature
Pairing: Rogue/Remy
Warnings: AU, History!fic
Author’s Notes: Hello. It’s a pleasure to make your acquaintance. Pull up a chair. Stay for a spell, why don’t you?

The gist: "Bats in the Belfry" is an X-Men: Evolution Alternate Universe horror/gothic romance set in New Orleans, Louisiana. Written for a mature audience, the premise involves certain supernatural aspects drawn from folklore specific to the setting (vampires, werewolves, zombi, and a handful of ghosts). It is being heavily researched, and those on this filter are asked to participate in the developmental process of the story by offering feedback and constructive criticism.

(It should also go without saying that this is primarily a Rogue/Gambit story, with a hearty dose of secondary pairings.)

Where possible, I'm offering first, second, and third revisions of the draft as the story is written, but it should be noted that the "flavour" is different from what some may expect. I can't stress enough that this is story is directed at a mature audience. Certain elements, including scenes of a sexual nature and graphic violence are depicted and are in no way recommended for readers under the age of eighteen.

Researched elements are assembled once a week, and written snippets are included in part or in whole (for the most part, I'm only offering chunks and not whole chapters.) Those reading are aware that I may change things drastically prior to the first "official" posting.

You may request access to the filter, after having added me as a friend on livejournal, and leaving a comment at this post. There is a topic index <a href="http://luciademedici.livejournal.com/352933.html">here</a> for those already on the filter, should you come to this a little late in the game, and want to catch up. (This is as much for me, as it is for those reading.)

"Bats" won't be posted publicly until it's at least 90% complete, and seeing as how this story is looking to be upwards of 250,000 words, in all likelihood, that may not be for another year or so.

This post was appended on August 1, 2007. The original filter request is below the cut. All other posts pertaining to "Bats in the Belfry" will be henceforth locked to the public.

Say thank ya.

-C.