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He plunges his sword into the ground — a familiar, practiced motion. The world pauses for a moment, and he sees the purple threads of blighted chroma ensnaring Gustave; pulls, yanking them towards himself. The pulsing chroma freezes for a second, tightening around the engineer. Then, like a pouncing predator, jumps at Verso.
The world starts moving again. A wave of nausea and fatigue almost knocks Verso to the ground, and it’s a miracle that he manages to dodge the next attack.
Gustave is staring at him, trying to process what just happened.
“Run,” Verso croaks.
Or: 5 times Verso carried Gustave’s burden and the 1 time Gustave carried his.
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25 Jan 2026
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What should Alastor do with the revelation that Charlie was capable of soul magic? He could teach her. He could show her how to reach out with her power and have dominion over the souls of others. Of course, she would never use that knowledge for subjugation. That wasn't her way. She would, however, be very willing to break deals. Therein was both the appeal and the rub. His own deal weighed heavy on his soul. The power of it was a writhing thing, barbed, biting into him when he paid it the slightest attention. He could be free of it at the potential cost of all the souls he owned. Of every owned soul in Hell.
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Alastor will learn that weakness and strength are not opposites, that honesty can win allies better than lies, and that giving up some of what he wants can lead to gaining what he really needs. First he needs to be honest with himself about the growing sentiment he is harboring.
An exploration of a low-empathy person choosing to value connection and the intrigue of deals with the power to change the foundations of Hell.
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24 Jan 2026
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On a manic-high and feeling a little over-eager, Lucifer announces Alastor is redundant and demands he leave the hotel. Charlie doesn't react quick enough to stop him.
This is bad for everyone.
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- Part 7 of The 48: Hazbin Hotel
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23 Jan 2026
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In the battle against the exorcists, Alastor isn’t strong enough to flee; only to hide in the shadows, while he holds himself together. He witnesses Charlie’s fall to the roof, and how powerless she is against Adam. And in that moment, Alastor has a choice to make.
Alastor chooses foolishly.
Choices, however they’re made, always have consequences. And these ones are exceptionally far-reaching.
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20 Jan 2026
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Alastor met the others at the center of the arena, ears perking at the prospect of a four on one match.
“Feels like a hell of a lot of overkill,” Lucifer said, shooting him a look. “Pretty unfair odds?”
“You’re welcome to find a fifth if you’re so concerned,” Alastor replied as he examined his claws.
Lucifer’s eye twitched, his whip-like tail lashing. “Let’s just get this over with so I can teach Charlie and her team how a real pro plays.”
Charlie stepped between hem, brow pinched. “I really don’t think this is necessary. We need a Strategist and Alastor’s one of the best!”
“Says who?” Angel grumbled. “The Vees have been doin’ just fine without him.”
Alastor didn’t rise to the bait, instead signaling to Husk. The lights around them flashed, indicating the match was about to begin.
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When Alastor leaves the Vees and becomes the Hazbin’s Strategist, he expects some growing pains with the newer, dysfunctional team. The last thing he expects is for Lucifer Morningstar, the best player in the sport’s history, to come out of retirement and join too.
Until he winds up in a fake relationship with the man, that is.
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18 Jan 2026