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CW: Monsters, gore, battle, death

This one is a bit more intense. We get to see more battle, and um... I'm really sorry Bel. And everyone. 


Comments

La Yuca Mala

"Im really sorry Bell and everyone" I too apologize to my characters after I come up with some traumatic shit for them 🤣💀

Carrie Brooks

Oh dear…Jaysea put an apology on this…well, let’s go read and get my heart ripped out. 🥺

_Samikate_

I can’t I can’t 😭😭🫣 My heart is now ripped out of my chest 😭

Michele Williams

Welp. They're fine. We know they're fine. But /fuck/.

Maida

The fact that Lily was so freaked by the creature she didn't realize she was taking refuge in Heaven really hit home how absolutely awful the gegony are. She's so badass tho!

Lickitysplit

Why are you sorry? ... Why? STOP RUNNING

Emily Anderson

I’m now having a freak out because I know I have to wait another week to find out what happens next! Is Bel going to be ok? Does Lily have her moment to scream at god or does he say something to make her feel better? Does Sharkie ever get her latte? SO MANY QUESTIONS!?!?!?

Debra Cimabue

No I need more! I can’t leave Bel in that position. Rips my heart out.💔💔😭

Syd San99

Noooooooo.... you cant leave me hanging like that come on😭😭😭😭😭

Trish Ramey

Oh, my word! This! This is my new favourite chapter!❤️❤️❤️❤️

Osscara

DUDE! YOU CANNOT LEAVE US HANGING LIKE THAT OMG

Kristiane Laucht

I thought you were going to drag them through their character development.....I was wrong. You are dragging Bel, chasing Lily, and poor Sharkie is just going to get thrown in the deep end.

Devilcat

Your ability to write war is as amazing as your ability to write healing. Very good. I will be waiting intently for the next chapter

Osscara

But also I love it. 10/10 amazing chapter. Might very well be my favourite. The only thing keeping me from tears is knowing that they end up being ok 😅

Arminda Gray

OMG!!! Okay, deep breath…this is the prequel…I’ve seen the show…deep breaths…

Kat 💜

Oh... oh. What kind of comment is suitable for this one? Bel and Lily are a formidable pair. My heart was in my throat the entire time. *I keep repeating We know how it turns out. We know how it turns out.* P.s. I love how Carlton is taking all the pictures.

Tina

Palpitations…even though the brain knows it’s the prequel. Thanks for the bedtime adrenaline rush 😊

CalciferSparks4

Holy fuck, the thing that's giving me the chills during this chapter is the parallels of parents in this chapter. First with the gegony kids being used so the parents would go into even more rage to avenge their kids to then lilly having a arrow of fear struck into her when thinking of sharkie, your writing is just so good I can't wait to see how lilly deals with being in heaven for the time being.

JustSurvibing

Also totally not to do with the chapter but question based on rando cursed thought I had that I've been laughing to myself about all week: Since Sharkie basically reverse adopted Luci into being one of their dads. Would that mean that technically speaking Sharkie is the Antichrist? 😅

Illana Navas

*gibbers incoherently* I definitely swore when the chapter ended. More! MOOORE!! Minor nitpick - sharkie’s “hollandaise sauce” at the very beginning is spelled the same as Lily’s, so if you meant that to be a mispronunciation I think autocorrect probably got you.

La Yuca Mala

This chapter has me at the edge of my seat I lived it!

chelsea allen

Okay serious question why has a publisher not reached out for this. all seriousness when this become a book I’m going to be lined up at midnight

Amber Thibodeau

No no no!!! I need more. I feel like I should know the outcome but maybe not?? Ugghhhhhh!!!

Carrie Brooks

(Deep breath. Wipe eyes. Take another shot at breathing. Try to figure out where my heart landed after Jaysea RIPPED IT OUT OF MY BODY!!!) *Ahem* Very well done. The quality of your writing, which was good to start with, has truly grown, especially in the last 10-12 chapters. Also, I can’t wait to see what lily has to say to god. 😏

Carrie Brooks

But since we’re on Patreon, maybe we can all be arc readers and get it early?!?! Though I’d still buy the final version. In hardback. At midnight. Prepaid.

Chef Jeff

Thanks again for revving my nerves up at work did a quick read of this fabulous chapter, and will reread and thoroughly enjoy it later

Peter Psareas

My god. No crying yet. Just fear and rage

Jessica Taylor

Wow. Just wow. I’m actually sad there’s not another chapter!

Jon Lancaster

This story, and the Belles story are amazing! It's rare that a book/show brings me to tears on a first watch or read through. That usually comes after devouring the story or show for what it is first, but both the videos and the book have done so. You have an amazing gift for creating worlds and characters who are felt so fully from your first introduction to them.

Samantha Johnson

I've wrote and re wrote this time and again I loved this chapter to the bottom of my soul and the cliffhanger was just so dang mean. You're just mean. Now I'm going to have to wait to see what happens!

Daniel

BEDTIME MATERIAL RAHHHHHHH

Peter Psareas

Me too. I am mostly raging that fictional characters are being hurt. Characters I have grown to love as if they were real

Dominique Travis

Absolutely horrible. Leaving us on that cliff hanger. How Am I supposed to sleep tonight? ;_; Fantastic as usual.

Joedraj22

This is just a prequel... prequels are before... they are all fine now... They... Are... Fine! Ok, now I'm good. Had to remind myself before I freaked out. You have a special talent for writing but especially for writing war and battles. Well done with the chapter. I look forward to the next one.

Carrie Brooks

Technical notes- p. 1, sentence 2, “growing” doesn’t make sense. p. 9, perhaps “stopping her head…” should be “stopping her dead…”? Though the idea of someone who is dead stopping dead in their tracks made me snicker. 😆

Desiree Mcbride

I wasn't say she didn't belong just that she ended the chapter with God like I was living for the story line and the last thing is God nothing wrong with it just the end

Elle

I’m weeping it’s so good. So so so good. I’m going to buy at least a dozen copies when you publish this. I’m giving it to everyone I know that loves to read. Your storytelling is amazing I feel enraptured with each chapter. There’s no better way to put it. Thank you, Jaysea.

Sandra Moore

Oh wow okay what the fuck? Amazing and well written and always but how am I supposed to go to bed now?

Aj Holder

Me having to tell myself bels alive I’ve seen the series over and over again. But seriously I’m worried about everyone now!

Susan

Damn, I'm going to have nightmares from that description! I'm freaking out a little. Even knowing it will all work, I'm freaking out. Great writing, Jaysea!

Mandy Karlin

That was IN...TENSE!!! Wow... 😳

Susan

You did amazing noticing those. I was so engrossed in the chapter, I didn't notice anything. I cannot be an editor 🙂

Sandra Moore

High probability yes but I can never seem to turn my brain off. I think I just somehow need to stop reading before bed

Judy Sullivan

Omg sooooo good! I have to keep reminding myself that I know they are ok, eventually… At the beginning with the hollandaise sauce, I think autocorrect may have bit you. Or I’m more tired than I think. Fabulous descriptions!

Dominique Travis

Coming back to add to Lily's list of titles. Lily of Paradise Lily of Hell Lily Protectress of Heaven

Embeth Arreyn

God girl, that was good!!! Like I have minor grammatical corrections but you can get those after my reread, I want to experience that again. I want to go back in time and read it for the first time all over again. Holy shit

?Eli?

I forgot today was Saturday and after a particularly hard shift at work tn this notification made my day. As sad and scary as this chapter is, it is such a good chapter! I like how it alludes to certain points in Hell's Belles like when Sharkie said that she had only ever seen Lily worry once and I guess this is that once. Such a well written chapter! I already need the next one!

PunisherLuv

this installment the imagery I could feel the fear and loss and i'm fairly sure my heart skipped a few beats

Makayla

THAT WAS AMAZING 🫣😱

PunisherLuv

don't forget a MOM for the universe know there is nothing more fierce than a mother protecting her child

Campertrash

Sounds like Bel is finding himself in an experience not much better than that faced by the soldiers of the first World War. Glad you've delivered yet again with an absolute banger of a chapter

Kristy Ferrari

Noooooo, need more! To short, aaaargh! Holy fuck, though, what a chapter

Mackenzie Hiltz

I dropped everything as soon as I could to read this and my partner got the please to the Creator, do not interrupt my reading unless it's an emergency. Holy shit. So glad I did because I needed to be sitting down for the read and have time to process. Fuuuuuccckkk so GOOD! Just gonna go slip over to the show and remind myself that everyone lives to ease off the reading adrenaline

Kali Chamberlain

Many internal screaming of omg omg omg here then about screamed OMG outloud at the end and not Bel and having to remember they are all ok now that this is a prequel!

Ellie

I've been in a free for all but it didn't set my heart to racing as much as this!

Alyssakura

Wow! That was sooooo good! Knowing they’re okay didn’t keep my heart from dropping a bit. Well done!

Shay

I have to admit that I both hope and simultaneously also really don't want Goblin Grimm to make art of the creatures...

BaconVader

The emergence of the Warrior Princess…or Queen. This was awesome, and the cliffhanger makes me excited to see what’s next. AWESOME…no notes!!!

Sam

My heart. 🥺🥺

C Williams

Brilliant as always.

Autielin_the_witch

The shit has it the fan!!! Ooooh!!! So excited for the next chapter. Envisioning a spectacular reunion of Bel and Lily and sharkie! Your writing is outstanding. The descriptions paint the picture in my head and I can see it happening as I read. So good!!

Abby

Crying, screaming and absolutely watching the time tick by until the next chapter is up. Wowza what incredible writing.

Alex :)

I—………..I am speechless. This was SO well-written. So descriptive. And emotional. And TENSE. Brilliant, simply brilliant. 💜💜💜💜💜

KK

Okay okay okay bel is fine bel is fine bel is fine TELL ME BEL IS FINE I know he is but FUCK TELL ME BEL IS FINE and of fucking course lily is the bad ass defending heaven like I can't think of anything more fitting

Thomas Forrest

Holy shit. Just….holy shit. Great chapter, but need more like yesterday.

MateKa

Ma'am.. ma'am!! I had to stop in the middle and remember that it's a prequel and everyone is fine.. but GAAAAAHHHHHH!!

Kitty S

Minor note but I think I'm missing something with the hollandaise sauce / Hollandaise sauce in the first 2 sentences? Is my brain autocorrecting as I'm reading or was Sharkie's meant to be spelt wrong?

Jason Fox

Only thing I can say that isn't screaming into the void for more content yesterday is right at the start. Is Sharkie meant to say "hollandaise" incorrectly? As I read it, it felt like it was meant to be said incorrectly, but was written right.

Kwon MaiLi

This. Was. Brilliant. Fuck me, I felt every feeling lily was feeling. You are a master of the words, and like the others, I had to remind myself all the time that this is a prequel. This was incredible, and I CANNOT wait for the next one!

Tzwaenia.fox

Bell is fine, Bell is fine, Bell is absolutely fine... fuck that chapter is awesome! Waking up to that notification on a Sunday morning is one of my favorite things now. But how do I spend the hole week without knowing how this is going on?!

Kitty S

Also now I have read the whole chapter... This was so good! The building tension, that sick dread on realising a child had been killed and it would be avenged, Lily's "I don't have time for your shit" with the atheist soul. 10/10. I'm worried sick about Bel and telling myself it's a prequel isn't helping much. I love these characters.

Ginny susi

Holy crap. I have goosebumps.

love-bookswillbetheendofme

Uuummmm...I wasn't expecting God to show up. I can't wait to see how that conversation goes!!!

Kat 💜

YES!!! I'll bring snacks and wear my Greg shirt, which I'll definitely have by then!

Anna c

Chanting to myself: “Bel survives, he marries Lily. Bel Survives, he marries Lily. Bel survives…” 😅😭

Caz

You've written heartbreaking chapters, poignant chapters, sexy chapters, funny chapters, and I've loved them all. This chapter? Is my favourite so far. I didn't want it to end, you captured disquieting fear, and horror perfectly. And that ending was *chef's kiss*. I'll be on the edge of my seat until next weekend.

BrittanyBarnes

So good!! I know your enjoying a break but please post the next one soon! I know Bel is fine, but I need to read it!

Regina Winter

Uuuh, God? Oh God! Aaaaaaaaaaaaaah

Rixi Urdaneta

okay i had to remind myself that this is a PREQUEL

dainbramage7

I knew when you posted on IG that things were gonna get serious that I had to support your Patreon to know what I was missing. AO3 is great but I couldn’t wait. Now I’m super hyped to see how the universal invasion is going to solve itself and how both Bel and Lily handle their current predicaments. Something tells me Luci hasn’t shown his power yet and held himself back for a reason. Either way, thank you for all that you do Jaysea. You’ve easily become one of my favorite writers and creators.

Mia

Bel is fine, he’s fineeee it’s a prequel, he’s fine, he’s fine…

Mia

i absolutely LOVE this chapter, the creature descriptions are so well articulated and just the idea of the parent Gegony fighting for its young and that fact the enemy is using that instinct to protect as an attack weapon is so dystopian and H

Charlie T

WHAT THE FUCK. I'm in agony this is everything I was wanting after seeing the end of the previous chapter. Part of me wants to stop reading until the chapter titles are less ominous so I can read it all in one go, and the rest of me waits anxiously for Sunday for it to come out. This subscription is more valuable than my Spotify one. Nothing compels me to draw more than wanting to SEE this. Thing is idk how to draw

Charlie T

it took me forever to realise everyone saying "it's the prequel we're ok" is because I ALSO just now needed to remind myself that Bel will make it out of this ALIVE because he exists later and I FORGOT

Ben Preheim

Ohhhhhmygosh. I have a mighty need for some of these paintings. Pg5pr5: *one* of her looks same paragraph, needs a comma between "bath" and "feed him" Ohhhhhh snap. That cliffhanger! I had a feeling which arch she'd dipped into. SO CURIOUS how this conversation is going to go. O.O

Terri Crawford

This was your best chapter so far my hands were so sweaty and my heart was beating so fast. I think I even forgot to breathe.

Ninjaman775

Don't ever sell yourself short, you have a knack for writing. I read this chapter so damn fast and holy cow man. I could feel the panic of the Afterlife denizens and the terror those creatures cause. And having Lily end up jumping into Heaven to escape is just masterful. 🔥

Thornblade

I want to be upset but on the other hand I'm just so incredibly impressed. Beautiful writing, beautiful pacing, just ugh. That conversation with God ought to be interesting and I fully imagine that Bel getting hit with that it roused his soldiers/family into a blood frenzy that would terrify deities. Especially if momma Lilith gets involved.

Van Brewer

This is going to be such a long week of waiting. This chapter underscores the versatility of your writing. I think there's a different combination of skills in describing the depth of an emotional encounter, or in describing the intensity of a passionate moment, and you have done both of those and more really well. But this chapter really demonstrates a difficult skill, that of narrating chaos. Taking a situation that it would be difficult to describe and turning it into a readable, riveting story. Did you diagram of the plot action for this one?? IMHO, I think your preeminent, innate talent is creativity - your story telling, because that's creating something from nothing. It just becomes more and more obvious with each chapter that you have an veritable arsenal of skills for expressing that creativity. Proofing comments to follow under separate cover. A heart-rending chapter. Magnificent work, Bard of the Beyond.

Lesley Finnie

Wow, I cant say anything else that was just wow

Mia Maradiaga

Omg…just…omg. The only reason I am ok is because Bel and Asmodeus have plot armor!! You are amazing! I cannot wait for more, but also I hope you are relaxing and enjoying your time off. OMG!

Kim Ehret

Aaauuuggghhh! I can’t wait for more!!

PunisherLuv

I was just catching up on with the people of the Hellpdesk on the clock app and realized that the lvl4 backdrop in true crime tea time matches the description of these foul creatures

Rachel Davis

OH this was SOOOO good!!!!!!

Marloes

GOD??!! Whoaaaaah. We need more oooohhh (edit: not saying you need to wreck your rest and give it to us this instant, I just wanted to make that very clear! This was an "I am impressed and in awe and an inpatient reader but I fully respect the sanctity of the writers time"-groan)

Scarlett_loves_Loki

This is probably my favorite chapter. I typically struggle with fight scenes. Yours was so engaging and exciting! Love it.

Jes Land

I love the direction and all the background stry we are getting with this book.

Anjuli

Can’t wait for the next chapter! I had to keep telling myself Lilly marries Bel so they both make it. But WOW!

Stewart

This was amazing! But now I have to go back and rewatch the TikToks to remind myself they are going to be okay 😭

Shawn M McFadden

A good writer can make you feel everything their characters do, and you, my Dear Lady, are a GREAT FUCKING writer!!!

Julia Williams

I’m hanging off the cliff here! <3

Jessica Tanner

You continue to amaze with the vivid imagery you portray with your descriptions. That along with your ability to have the reader feel what the characters feel *chief's kiss*. Enjoy your time with your family and take care of your mental health. We will be waiting for the next installment (both written and on the clock app) on pins and needles for your return. <3

TheDiceSmith

Im cry. Just ugly crying. Knowing full well they both live it doesnt stop the tears. Beautiful chapter yet again. Please dont ever stop writing your beautiful soul

Brian

You definitely know how to set up a cliffhanger. Please tell me bell and Lily fight together.

Veronica Gordon

You really do bring the Afterlife to life and I ❤️ it!!! I can’t wait to read what Lily says to Sky Daddy and vice versa

Maryann

Wonderful writing as always. I was totally swept up in the story, and the cliffhanger type ending was a jolt, in a good - if frustrating - way. Lol

Maryann

I can’t wait for more! … As soon as you’re rested up, of course. 😁

Dawn Debold

This whole story is perfect. You’ve brought out so many emotions. I can’t wait for you to continue. Thank you for sharing with us 💋

Teos

Does anyone else picture the Gegony as the Wretches from irithyll's dungeon in Dark Souls 3?

Ashley Cisneros

SO. GOOD!! As always, thank you for sharing your story and your talent with us. I eagerly await the next chapter.

amy warner

That is the most perfect, most Lily, way to meet Sky Daddy! The descriptions of the creatures invading the afterlife brought up visions of the Deadly Sins from Fullmetal Alchemist

mia

bel is fine bel is fine bel is fine bel is fine. i keep reminding myself.

Jamie Green

Oh god I should have waited til the next chapter was out. This is gonna kill me waiting lol

Wildfyr69

Okay, Jaysea has a new, well-deserved title!!! I will now introduce her as "Bard of the Beyond" to any whom I feel are worthy of reading her musings! And anyone else I can think of, too! 🤣

WillWon

This left me shatter. Oh my gosh. I wish I could just binge read this entire thing rn.

James armour

I really wish you weren't this good at cliffhangers. I need to know what happens next and I have to wait for days

Jordan Yeager

“Um I’m really sorry bel” IS THAT ALL YOU HAVE TO SAY FOR YOURSELF?!?

Jennifer Cathren

Oh what happens next???!!! I am always willing to wait for the next chapter but I’m at the edge of my seat here!!!!

Jan

Lily is going to kill Bel when he recovers. Asmodeus is probably looking at an angry and hormonal Sariah in his future.

Rayna Harjo

If this ever gets published I’m buying 10 copies!

Kaion

So should I wait to read this reading the title and description.....I feel I should.....😬

Jordan Yeager

If bel comes back in a demon coma and sharkie calling him dad wakes him up I may never stop crying…. Although you’re usually not predictable so it’ll probably happen in some other heart destroying way….. Kleenex should sponsor you.

Stephanie Della Rocca

In honor of the stress this chapter caused me... and Sharkie being Sharkie I adopted a great white shark and now have an emotional support shark plushie to cuddle while I wait for the next chapter.

Ben Brown

Can't remember the last time I cried so much over a book, but I'm a rugged he-man so my t-shirt suffices.

Jordan Yeager

Pretty sure she apologized because it’s fucking heart wrenching not because it’s poorly written or anything… I mean I know he survives and I still cried 4 out of 5 times rereading it

Cassie Tudor

The way I went on an emotional roller coaster and the genuine fear I felt for Lilly… goose bumps

La Tricia Ransom aka OlivenBoo

Oh, I understand the apology is because it’s heart wrenching, but it is also well written *and* we get it that not every story will be giggles and hot sex. I was trying to say we’re here for all of it, we love all of it, and that’s not anything Jay Sea has to apologize to us for. My main point was she’s an excellent writer and even the sad stuff is skillfully done.

Hailee Adams

Oh my god, my heart stoped beating on multiple occasions! But I love this book!

Rebecca Schneller

Ahhhh I can't wait for the next chapter I'm excited to find out what happens!!

Kayla

Edits (possibly): Pg 1 - sharkie’s mispronunciation of hollandaise sauce could use misspelling Pg 12, 2nd last paragraph, 4 lines down - would see it (not could) Pg 14, 2nd last paragraph - no business (not nonbusiness) Hope edits are helpful I think I remember you saying they are earlier Your tension building in this chapter is masterful imo, I’m in awe and anxiously awaiting the next chapter as always Can’t get the pronunciation of gegony right in my head, different emphasis on different syllables every time I read it, help please haha

Monique

Omgomgomgomg Lily is amazing. Bel is amazing. Asmodeus is amazing. And I am scared.

Anthea ✨

I finally got around to reading this and HOLY SHIT. This was incredible!! I can't wait for the next chapter ❤️

Kori

Patreon so worth it!

Abbie E

Oh my god. Oh my god! Oh. My. God. Fuck cliffhangers but it’s really good and I know Bel is fine. I know they are fine but that doesn’t really help right now. So good though. Keep it up!

Bema

Patreon is so worth it. I’ve read FWTBT twice since I joined a few days ago and also watching Hell’s Belles for the 3rd time. Brilliant work - Thanks Jaysea.

Felicity Shields

Jaysea when you publish this I will buy it. I will read it I will PROUDLY display it I'm pumped and weeping simultaneously.

Ash hart

This would be where to end book 1. Just saying 🤷‍♀️

TaraLoua

The way I gasped through out this and ended with my jaw on the floor at the end… *chef’s kiss*

Smuttasticreads

I didn’t know by body could be so tense