788 Results in the "Literary Fiction" category


    • A LADY’S STORY Cover
      by LovelyMay Nine years prior, during a hay-making season, the narrator and Pyotr Sergeyitch, the deputy prosecutor, journeyed to collect letters. Their return was marked by an approaching storm, setting a dramatic backdrop that heightened the allure of their surroundings and their spirits. Pyotr Sergeyitch, caught up in the moment's exhilaration, whimsically mused about finding shelter in a medieval castle, only to be caught in the rain and joke about being struck by lightning. This shared adventure drew them closer,…
    • A Church You Could Bear Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin A Church You Could Bear, begins with Lark and the narrator, Rainy, slipping out of the house early in the morning, leaving Kellan upstairs, lost in his own world. Lark, ever thoughtful, gathers an armful of lilacs and a maple bough, creating a beautiful arrangement to accompany their trip to Labrino’s. As the morning light breaks through, Lark reassures Rainy, comforting him with the reminder that listening to a friend, even when burdened with feelings of failure, is an act of true friendship. Together,…
    • A bold round face and a curving tail Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin A bold round face and a curving tail marked the ship "Flower" as it sailed away from a past filled with danger and uncertainty. The characters onboard sought a new beginning, hoping to leave behind the threats that haunted them. As they navigated around the eastern tip of the island, the ship’s massive silhouette loomed against the darkening sky, suggesting a history deeply tied to the landscape. With the mainsail damaged, the crew relied on the jib and Burke’s unexpectedly skilled hand at the wheel,…
    • A Bear in Human Form Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin "A Bear in Human Form" opens with the narrator reflecting on a chaotic yet somewhat comforting routine in which they spend Monday mornings with a group of spirited children, under the supervision of Cora. Although the narrator is tasked with teaching music fundamentals, it becomes clear that the primary objective is to keep these children entertained and distracted. The children, many of whom fall on the higher end of the Feral Comportment Continuum, require more than just structured lessons. The narrator…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin 1984 is a dystopian novel published in 1949 by British author George Orwell. Set in a totalitarian superstate called Oceania, the novel explores a world where every aspect of life is controlled by an oppressive government led by Big Brother. The regime uses constant surveillance, propaganda, and mind control to maintain power and eliminate individual freedom. The story follows Winston Smith, a worker at…
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