LovelyMay
Stories
93
Chapters
1,516
Words
6.7 M
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Reading
23 d, 5 h
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Haunted begins with a reflection not on the usual specters of graveyards or shadowed halls, but on the less visible phantoms that cling to memory—those born of social missteps and emotional bruises. The protagonist carries these burdens with a reluctant familiarity, haunted by moments society deemed failures. Black Monday looms, not for any ghostly threat but for the looming return to school, that universally dreaded ritual of rigid timetables, recitations, and cold stares. Early love, once bright and…-
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"The Bishop And The 'Busman" opens on a London route where a devout bishop, stout and single-minded, makes it his mission to ride the Putney bus daily with a Jewish ‘busman named Hash Baz Ben. Though Ben bears multiple grand names—Jedediah, Solomon, Zabulon—his life remains modest, rooted in daily routines and cultural customs. The bishop’s obsession is peculiar: he uses each trip to publicly point out Ben’s faith, describing his dietary habits and physical features for all to hear. What begins…
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The Troubadour begins with a solitary musician standing before the towering walls of a castle, his melody reaching beyond the stone to a heart hidden deep inside. Within the grim confines of the dungeon, a young maiden, stripped of liberty but not of hope, clings to the distant sound of his song. Though unknown to one another, a bond is forged through sorrow and harmony—one grieving, the other driven by compassion. The troubadour, with no title or authority, makes a solemn promise not to rest until she…
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Part II begins with the narrator’s relentless desire to solve a riddle that, to most, would seem comically insignificant—finding the mind behind the verses tucked in holiday crackers. But for him, it’s no small matter. Elvira, the object of his admiration, adores these tiny poetic quips, and so winning her heart depends on uncovering their mysterious origin. He seeks out well-known literary figures, hoping one might confess authorship. First, he approaches the revered Henry Wadsworth, then Alfred…
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Lorenzo De Lardy enters the tale not as a dashing hero untroubled by worldly concerns, but as a man tangled in charm, debt, and schemes of romance. Dalilah De Dardy, long past the bloom of youth yet wealthy and eager for companionship, finds herself utterly enamored with this smooth-talking guardsman. Her affection is evident, but Lorenzo, despite his polished boots and noble lineage, is more drawn to solving his monetary problems than embracing the hand of a woman offering security. Instead of building a…
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Babette’s Love blooms not with grandeur or noble courtship, but through the quiet simplicity of seaside life, where charm and affection emerge amid nets, shrimps, and steamships. Babette, though youthful and sprightly, carries a certain resolve uncommon for her station. She works with purpose and smiles with ease, admired not only for her beauty but also for her refusal to settle for admiration that lacks depth. Her eyes do not wander to the uniformed Jacot, the customs officer, though he sighs and…
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"The Folly of Brown – By A General Agent" begins with the narrator, a self-identified man of business, explaining how he once encountered a peculiar country farmer named Brown who had come into a vast sum—two hundred thousand pounds. Brown’s appearance and behavior did not match the fortune he possessed; he remained the same rustic fellow with patched trousers and sunburnt cheeks. Despite the riches suddenly in his possession, Brown didn't relocate, hire a valet, or indulge in high society. To those…
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Sir Macklin appears early in the narrative, a figure robed in authority and armed with unshakable moral principles. A priest by vocation and a crusader by temperament, he sees himself as the final defense against the creeping tide of Sabbath disregard. His gaze is firmly fixed on three carefree young men—Tom, Bob, and Billy—whose weekend jaunts through the city’s green spaces strike him as emblematic of all that is wrong with modern society. Their laughter rings through Kensington, their…
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The Yarn of the "Nancy Bell" presents a tale soaked in salt, madness, and a strange kind of honesty. From the mouth of an old sailor, worn by time and sea, comes a confession wrapped in rhyme and eerie cheer. His voice, roughened by wind and regret, recounts how the once-proud crew of the Nancy Bell was brought low not by cannon or storm, but by the gnawing of hunger and the creeping shadow of desperation. Though framed with humor, each stanza leaves a trace of horror, as roles aboard the doomed vessel…
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The Bishop of Rum-Ti-Foo finds himself navigating unfamiliar customs with grace, humor, and heartfelt sincerity. Unlike many who arrive with the intention of reform, Bishop Peter embraces the traditions of his small flock without judgment. His approach, grounded in respect and curiosity, opens the door to a rare and genuine bond between colonizer and native. Rather than preaching rigid doctrine, he meets the people of Rum-ti-Foo where they are—rhythmic, bold, and vibrantly unique. The act of sharing…
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