747 Results in the "Literary Fiction" category


    • Riders to the Sea Cover
      by LovelyMay *Riders to the Sea* by John Millington Synge is a poignant one-act play that portrays a mother’s struggle with the relentless loss of family members to the sea, highlighting themes of fate, grief, and the harshness of nature.
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      The Huntsman

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      by LovelyMay The Huntsman opens beneath a scorching sky, where the heat clings to every surface, and not even a whisper of breeze disturbs the forest edge. Yegor Vlassitch walks with a leisurely stride, dressed in a worn red shirt and patched trousers, his rifle slung across one shoulder. His presence, however casual, holds a weight that disturbs the stillness. From a nearby thicket, Pelagea appears—her frame slight, her face flushed from labor, and her voice timid but tinged with longing. Their meeting feels more…
    • by LovelyMay Chapter XXI – Dawn O'Hara, The Girl Who Laughed Trashed begins with a tender acknowledgment of endings as Dawn reflects on Peter Orme’s passing. In New York’s fast-paced rhythm, even death feels like a whisper lost in noise. The city forgets quickly, yet Dawn carries the weight of memories that time refuses to erase. Her sorrow isn't dramatic, but quiet and personal, like pages turning softly in an old book. To heal, she steps away from the crowded energy of journalism, embracing the calm of…
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      by LovelyMay A Slight Mistake begins with a light exchange that immediately sets the tone—Mrs. Hilary prepares for a charitable event with all the seriousness of a general at war, while Mr. Carter offers his support in the form of a rather laughable monetary donation. His contribution, intentionally meager, is less about stinginess and more about his usual blend of detachment and mockery of earnest causes. Mrs. Hilary, determined and mildly exasperated, takes the jest in stride, pressing on about her mission to…
    • Chapter X: What Happened to Lazaro with an Old Bawd Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter X: What Happened to Lazaro with an Old Bawd begins with a moment of desperation that drives him to accept a difficult task under harsh conditions. Weak from hunger and wearied by misfortune, Lazaro agrees to carry a trunk for an old bawd who promises him forty coppers. Although the trunk is heavy and his body frail, he forces himself to manage the weight, his thoughts focused only on food. The delivery takes him to the house of a well-fed young woman who seems too innocent to be mixed up in shady…
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    • Chapter XVI – The Substitution Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter XVI - The Substitution sets the stage for a quiet yet emotionally charged episode, where genuine admiration and emotional manipulation intersect. The events unfold in subtle gestures, restrained conversations, and the inner reflections that speak louder than words. Agnes finds herself at the intersection of hope and disappointment, navigating feelings that she must carefully guard while observing others wield emotion as strategy. It is a dreary April afternoon when Agnes joins Rosalie for church,…
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    • CHAPTER XXI – Dawn O’Hara: The Girl Who Laughed Cover
      by LovelyMay CHAPTER XXI – Dawn O’Hara: The Girl Who Laughed ushers in a quiet yet powerful reckoning as Dawn begins to move through the last stages of grief, carrying the weight of recent loss while embracing the tender pull of what lies ahead. The chapter opens in New York, where the memory of Peter Orme fades quickly beneath the city’s pace. Its streets, ever in motion, seem indifferent to mourning—a reminder that while individuals may grieve, life elsewhere continues uninterrupted. Dawn, aware of the…
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      Chapter 48

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 48 is a pivotal moment in the protagonist’s journey, as she desperately searches for a way to help Harry reclaim his life. Harry’s relationship with his daughter, Connor, is the foundation of his potential recovery. Connor’s love for her father is unconditional, and her dependence on him serves as a constant reminder of the responsibility Harry has to stay sober and present. The deep bond they share is unmistakable—Connor’s likeness to Harry grows every day, from her broad frame to her…
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      Chapter V

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter V begins with Henry waking up in his New York City apartment on the morning of September 5, 2013, feeling the sharp discomfort of a hangover, a physical reminder of a night marred by emotional turmoil and a painful rejection from his girlfriend, Tabitha. The previous evening remains a blur in his memory, a hazy mix of reality and strange hallucinations that confuse his perception. One particularly unsettling moment stands out: a mysterious stranger, whose conversation felt oddly surreal, and the…
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      15. The Game

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The Game in Chapter 15, set in 1960, is a turning point for Kya, as she begins to experience the emotional turbulence of connecting with others. Known as the Marsh Girl, she has spent most of her life isolated, living alone in the swamp, abandoned by her family. The chapter begins with Kya's quiet engagement in a game of anonymous gift exchange with a mysterious boy, marking the start of a delicate, tentative bond. She finds herself strangely comforted by this simple game—an exchange of items like…
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