1248 Results in the "Fantasy" category


    • The Book of Daniel 5 Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin In this chapter of *The Book of Daniel*, Daniel reflects on his fourth-grade year, a time marked by upheaval and emotional struggle. His teacher, Ms. Fish, was a strict figure who seemed disconnected from joy, embodying the rigidity Daniel felt trapped by. At home, the arrival of new siblings and his mother’s pregnancy deepened his feelings of insecurity and fear of abandonment. Daniel grappled with anger and confusion, especially toward Peter, his mother’s partner, unable to accept their family…
    • The Book of Anabin 1 Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin In this reflective chapter of *The Book of Anabin*, the protagonist, Anabin, finds himself alone in a warm, sunlit room after the children have left. Seated before a piano, he begins to play a forgotten melody, a song that was never originally meant for the instrument. As he tentatively recreates the tune, uncertain if it remains the same song, he revisits a piece that once carried both music and words—a song intended to summon a lover. Despite his memory of the lyrics, Anabin chooses not to sing,…
    • The Book of Laura 6 Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin In this chapter of *The Book of Laura 6*, Laura reflects on her imagined future, picturing a triumphant return to Lewis Latimer High School after conquering the world with her talents and charm. She envisions recognition and celebration, imagining the familiar surroundings and people appearing smaller and less significant after her achievements. However, this hopeful scenario is interrupted by the reality that she died, a setback that reshapes her understanding of those around her, including Mr. Anabin,…
    • The Book of Susannah 4 Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Susannah waking up alone, confronting the familiar solitude and internal conflict that define her daily existence. She anticipates a day marked by mundane misery at work and potentially fraught interactions with her family, particularly Laura and Daniel. Despite the emotional stagnation between her and Daniel, who is briefly home from Ireland, Susannah remains entrenched in a life where change feels impossible. Her sense of disquiet persists, underscoring a lack of clarity about what…
    • The Book of Laura 7 Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Daniel and Laura set out to visit Mo’s house, a large residence on a quiet street marked by expansive lawns and proximity to a notable cliff fall. Passing the ominously dark Cliff Hangar, they sense the lingering unease from recent events. Their arrival at Mo’s home introduces Rosamel Walker, a striking figure whose shaved head captivates Laura. The conversation shifts to local news: a tiger sighting near the hiking trails and the disappearance of the Cliff Hangar’s owner and cook. Rosamel mentions a…
    • The Book of Daniel 6 Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin In this chapter, Daniel returns home and reconnects with his family, engaging in simple play with his younger brothers, Davey and Oliver. While the twins eagerly enjoy his company, his sisters, Lissy and Dakota, are preoccupied with serious concerns about the world, revealing a sense of loss and change since Daniel’s absence. Meanwhile, Carousel, their youngest sibling, is absorbed in arranging Daniel’s coin collection and curious about the concept of money, even imagining a place like the moon where…
    • The Book of Susannah 5 Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin In this chapter of *The Book of Susannah*, Susannah remains seated on a white couch, listening intently to the voice of a mysterious black lamb named Bogomil, which seems to speak to her in whispers. The lamb warns her about a boy connected to Malo Mogge and hints at hidden dangers and agendas. Thomas returns downstairs and dismisses Bogomil’s influence, cautioning Susannah not to trust him. He then helps Susannah remove a splinter from her foot, revealing that her memory of the injury might have been…
    • The Book of Thomas 2 Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin In this chapter of *The Book of Thomas*, Thomas reflects on his long, transformative existence shaped by the enigmatic Malo Mogge, who once cursed him into the form of a star-nosed mole for eight years. Despite the torment, Thomas’s return to human form rekindled a complex mixture of gratitude and hatred within him. He now prefers his human shape, as it fuels the hatred that sustains him, unlike his previous animal forms, which distracted him with sensation. Thomas contrasts himself with Bogomil, whose…
    • The Book of Susannah 6 Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Susannah and Laura washing glitter off their faces late at night, reflecting on their father’s recent visit and the complex family dynamics it stirred. Ruth, their sister, appeared conflicted but engaged with their father during their time together. Susannah and Laura discuss the possibility of their parents reconciling, ultimately deeming it unlikely given Ruth’s independence and dating life. Their conversation touches on past childhood fantasies of their father’s return,…
    • The Book of Malo Mogge 1 Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin In this chapter of *The Book of Malo Mogge*, the protagonist, Malo Mogge, reveals her complex and commanding nature through a tense interaction with Thomas, a man burdened by grief and anger. Malo Mogge finds catharsis in conflict, viewing a fierce confrontation as a way to clear the mind. Thomas, upset over a secret concerning Avelot and his deceased brother, vents his frustration with physical outbursts, which Malo Mogge tolerates to a degree, understanding the deeper emotional turmoil beneath his…
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