Lewis Carroll: Stories and Dark Journeys

Nov 20, 2024

Lewis Carroll and the Liddell Family

  • Mid-1800s, Lewis Carroll spent time at Henry Liddell's estate.
  • Carroll was a tutor to Liddell's children: Edith, Alice, and Lorina.
  • Close relationship with the Liddell sisters, especially Alice.
  • Discontinued his tutorship due to the dean's concerns.

Alice's Christmas Party

  • Carroll received an invitation from Alice as an adult, now Alice Hargreaves.
  • Shocked at her transformation, Carroll left filled with sorrow.
  • Carroll wished for the return of the young Alice.

The Crawling One and the Tea Party

  • Carroll finds himself at a tea party with a new Alice, the Crawling One.
  • An outer God, masquerading as Alice, experiences human emotions.
  • Prayer Master becomes resentful, Alice desires the Tea Party to end.

Mary Sue and the Black Soul Series

  • An outsider, Mary Sue, intrigued by Carroll's stories.
  • Merged eight authors into one being, creating Grim.
  • Created a new world based on twisted stories of famous authors.

Grim's Journey and Allies

  • Grim begins in a library, guided by Alice, then wakes as an undead in prison.
  • Escapes with help from Joan of Arc (Jon Dark), who dies battling a Drake.
  • Grim finds sanctuary in the land of the fairies.
  • Meets Prayer Master and Leaf, who assist him on his quest.

The Quest Against the Demonic Princesses

  • Four demonic princesses need to be slain to enter The Lost Empire.
  • Encounters with Rapunzel, Snow White, The Little Mermaid, and The Princess Frog.
  • Grim confronts and defeats each demonic princess.

Confrontation with Cinderella

  • Final encounter with Cinderella, spreading fog to equalize souls.
  • Despite defeating her, the fog remains, leading to a cycle of repetition.

The Black Trial and Leonard

  • Grim tasked by Baphomet from the Black Trial to slay sinners.
  • Discovers the corruption of Leonard, once an arch demon.

Prayer Master Confrontation

  • Grim ordered to execute Prayer Master.
  • Prayer Master transforms but is ultimately defeated by Grim.

Baphomet's Betrayal

  • Baphomet seeks refuge in the sacred Forest, but massacres its inhabitants.
  • Confronts Leaf; Baphomet reveals Leaf’s control over the world.

Final Confrontation and Revelation

  • Leaf’s façade crumbles as Mary Sue enters the world.
  • Leaf’s creations, including Grim, are dismantled.
  • Sets the stage for events to continue in "Black Souls 2."