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    Having never had a name in her miserable life, She knew only abuse, chaos, and silence. When Alastor stumbles upon her, feverish and broken on his doorstep, he sees not a victim, but a perfect, pliable artifact.

    Alastor bestows the child with the name Jacqueline, replacing her chaotic past with his absolute, unyielding order. For Jacqueline, Alastor is the Father of Order; a meticulous guardian whose total control over her is the only safety she has ever known. For Alastor, Jacqueline is the Curated Soul, a preserved asset whose unbroken devotion proves his supremacy in Hell.

    She is his creation, his flawless instrument, and his psychological anchor. The cost of her life is absolute ownership. Yet, when threats to her existence push him to the edge, Alastor's meticulously constructed mask of apathy slips, revealing a terrifying, possessive paternal instinct that demands her preservation above all else.

    (Archive warnings subject to change as the story progresses)

    Chapters 1-16: New orleans 1924-1933
    Chapters 17+: Pentagram city

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