1214 Results in the "Fantasy" category


    • Chapter Twenty-Seven Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Nesta struggling to face Cassian after their intimate encounter the previous night, using Gwyn as a buffer during their morning training session. Their conversation shifts to the elusive Dread Trove, with Gwyn revealing that even Merrill’s research has yielded little information about the ancient artifacts. Nesta reflects on the immensity of Fae history and Amren’s age, though even Amren can’t recall the Trove’s last possessor. Gwyn suggests the search might be futile, but…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Nesta waking in Cassian's arms, savoring the warmth and contentment of their intimate connection. Their morning begins with tender caresses that quickly escalate into passionate lovemaking, unhurried and thorough. As dawn breaks, they share a quiet moment, with Nesta tracing the contours of Cassian's body, murmuring a soft "good morning." However, their tranquility is abruptly interrupted when Cassian realizes he’s late for an annual snowball fight with Rhys and Azriel, a…
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      Sixteen

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Tané preparing for her final water trial, a sword duel that will determine her future as a dragon rider. Exhausted and anxious, she obsessively sharpens her blade, her reflection in it revealing her bloodshot eyes. A chance encounter with her peers, Onren and Kanperu, highlights their ease and camaraderie, contrasting with Tané’s solitary intensity. Dumusa, a senior rider, offers wisdom, cautioning Tané against letting her skill consume her entirely, urging her to find balance…
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      Forty-Eight

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens on Feather Island, where the aftermath of a fire is being quenched by heavy rain. The Little Shadow-girl emerges from exile and connects with the earth, reflecting on the celestial origins of a powerful jewel she carries. This jewel, a remnant of a comet that ended the Great Sorrow, is revealed to be one of two ancient artifacts imbued with cosmic power. The narrative hints at their historical significance, suggesting they once granted control over natural forces to their bearers. The…
    • The Chasseur: Lou Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Lou, Bas, and Coco meet in a patisserie to discuss a heist targeting an aristocrat’s vault, specifically a magic ring that grants immunity to enchantment. Lou insists the ring is their priority, while Bas, a skilled swindler with aristocratic connections, questions her sudden interest in magic despite her past renouncement of it. Their banter reveals a history of romantic tension, with Lou recalling their passionate past but dismissing Bas as unreliable in serious matters. The dynamic between them is…
    • The Soul Remembers: Lou Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Lou waking paralyzed in her mother Morgane’s arms, trapped in a troupe wagon. The scent of eucalyptus triggers traumatic memories as Morgane reveals she has drugged Lou with a paralytic, mocking her helplessness. Lou realizes they’ve left the city, and Morgane taunts her with plans to burn Lou’s husband, Reid, during Modraniht—a sacred holiday involving sacrificial rituals. Lou’s fear intensifies as Morgane hints at her role in the ceremony, emphasizing her inevitable fate…
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      I-1. Sylphrena

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Sylphrena, the honorspren bonded to Kaladin, senses the approaching highstorm with childlike excitement, comparing its energy to distant music. She moves invisibly through Urithiru, preferring the company of children who treat her with casual familiarity rather than reverence. Finding few people awake, she visits Cord, Rock’s daughter, who acknowledges her with a respectful gesture and leaves an offering of food. Syl playfully transforms into a tuber in response, though she doesn’t eat, showcasing her…
    • I-6. A Boon and a Curse Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter delves into Taravangian’s internal conflict as he grapples with his fluctuating intelligence and compassion. Isolated in a stormwagon, he reflects on his dual nature: his brilliant but emotionally detached self and his current, more empathetic but intellectually limited state. He hesitates to execute Odium’s orders to betray the coalition, clinging to the faint hope that his intervention might not be needed. His physical frailty mirrors his emotional turmoil, as he struggles with the weight…
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      I-9. The Sword

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Taravangian awakens to another day of physical and mental struggle, caught between the pain of movement and the anguish of staying still. His cognitive abilities are diminished, making even simple tasks like reading his own notes laborious. He notices sunlight streaming through a window he didn’t open, realizing Dalinar must have ordered it—a small kindness in his confined existence. Despite his foggy mind, Taravangian forces himself to follow a routine, copying instructions into a notebook, though…
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      101. Undertext

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Dalinar entering the Prime’s opulent warcamp home, which starkly contrasts his own austere Alethi sensibilities. The space is overcrowded with ornate furniture, tapestries, and servants, creating a maze-like environment that baffles Dalinar. He reflects on the cultural differences between Alethi and Azish traditions, noting the Azish preference for excess and display. Despite his initial discomfort, Dalinar acknowledges the strategic advantage of such clutter in deterring potential…
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