This work has only been published on Patreon.
“Tempted and Tested” is a flash fiction published on Patreon in May 2023. Two proselytizers ring the door on Suite 1705. Lorelei is home alone.
Warning[]
“Tempted and Tested” contains portrayals of divine and demonic matters bearing little or no resemblance to religious canon, abuse of authority, and lingerie.
Synopsis[]
Lorelei was home alone, eagerly waiting for Alex to arrive from school. She was first annoyed when two proselytizers rang the door, but then chose to invite them for a discussion on theology and philosophy.
Appearances[]
Characters[]
- Lorelei
- Chad, a young proselytizer
- Nathan, a young proselytizer
- Alex Carlisle
Locations[]
Continuity[]
The chronology of the story isn’t stated, but the use of the light rail rather than buses hints at it being set sometime after “Strangers”. For now, it is assumed to fall after “Amends”.
One conjecture is that the story is set on May 2, the date it was published on Patreon.
Theories[]
Lorelei’s emphatic sense detects loneliness. Previously, it had seemed to be limited to feelings related to lust and desire. It is unknown if this is due to Lorelei’s emphatic sense is expanding in capability or if she always had the ability but never developed the specific sensitivity.
Publication History[]
“Tempted and Tested” was first published on Elliott Kay’s Patreon on May 2, 2023.