788 Results in the "Literary Fiction" category


    • AFTER THE THEATRE Cover
      by LovelyMay After witnessing a performance of "Yevgeny Onyegin," Nadya Zelenin, a 16-year-old girl, is swept up in the romantic and tragic elements of the story. Inspired by the character Tatyana, she hastily sets about writing a dramatic and heartfelt letter, pretending to address it to a loved one as Tatyana did, professing unrequited love and the turmoil it brings. She imagines the letter is directed at Gorny, an officer, and Gruzdev, a student, both of whom are purported to love her. However, Nadya is caught up in…
    • Chapter VI The Warden’s Tea Party Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter VI begins on a note of quiet defiance, as Mr. Harding prepares for his evening tea party despite the storm gathering around his professional life. He insists on preserving the comfort of familiar rituals and cordial relations, even as his role as warden becomes the focus of intense public scrutiny. This decision to host a social gathering in the face of controversy reflects both his kindness and his desire to keep his personal world untouched by the legal and moral chaos beyond. Eleanor supports…
    • Chapter XVII – The witch and other Stories Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter XVII begins with a tense domestic scene. Volodka, ignoring the earnest pleas of his family, chooses the company of reckless companions over the warmth of his home. His departure is punctuated by a violent outburst, as he strikes Lukerya, then vanishes into the night. The silence that follows is not just of absence, but one weighted with fear and resignation. Meanwhile, a different kind of disruption arrives as Elena Ivanovna and her daughter come to visit from the estate. Their presence, refined…
    • Chapter VII – The Witchand Other Stories Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter VII begins with an unsettling quiet in Zhukovo, broken only by the slow, deliberate arrival of the police inspector. Known in the village simply as the master, he comes not with aid but to collect—over two thousand roubles in unpaid taxes owed by villagers already drowning in debt. His first stop is the tavern, not out of interest in the people but for a cup of tea, an act that adds to the sense of detachment he carries like armor. When he finally reaches the elder’s home, a crowd of anxious…
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      My Third Stage

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      by LovelyMay My Third Stage begins within the genteel backdrop of an afternoon social event, where civility masks the quiet churn of rivalry. At the center of this subtle drama is Sigismund Zaluski—a man whose foreign elegance and ease provoke both admiration and disquiet in those around him. His calm presence and cultured conversation hold sway over the company, drawing particular attention from Gertrude Morley, whose growing fondness for Zaluski is visible, though never spoken aloud. Among the onlookers is James…
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    • Farmer in the Dell  [1919] Cover
      by LovelyMay Farmer in the Dell opens with Ben Westerveld quietly enduring a life he never wanted. Once a prosperous and hard-working farmer in southern Illinois, Ben has now retired to the city, pushed by his wife Bella's desire for a more modern lifestyle. In Chicago, surrounded by brick and noise, he finds himself restless and increasingly out of place. Though financially secure, his days are empty, stripped of the purpose and pride that came with managing his own land. While Bella thrives on shopping trips and…
    • Chapter I-Derrick Vaughan–Novelist Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter I – Derrick Vaughan–Novelist opens with Sydney Wharncliffe’s personal account of a man the world sees as an overnight literary success. Wharncliffe aims to correct this misconception, explaining that Derrick Vaughan’s path was not marked by sudden fame, but by years of steady, passionate work. Public admiration, though sincere, often misses the quiet perseverance behind his rise. Newspaper sketches and magazine features may capture his likeness, but they fail to convey the depth of…
    • Chapter XXV – Conclusion Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter XXV - Conclusion begins in a quiet domestic setting, where Agnes and her mother discuss the details of everyday life. Their calm conversation reflects the closeness between them, built over years of shared struggles and gentle companionship. When Agnes hesitates to mention Mr. Weston's impending visit, it signals not just her nervous anticipation but also the significance she attaches to his growing presence in her world. Her reluctance reveals the emotional weight of his return, and the subtle…
      Fiction • Novel
    • How to Ride to Hounds Cover
      by LovelyMay How to Ride to Hounds is not merely a tutorial but an invitation to understand a centuries-old ritual that fuses instinct, etiquette, and an unspoken bond with the land and the pack. This chapter begins with the acknowledgment that true mastery over fox-hunting cannot be taught like arithmetic—it must be absorbed through instinctive responsiveness and repeated exposure. Here, the rider is both student and participant in a carefully choreographed tradition, where personal impulses must be subdued in favor…
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      Chapter 69

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 69 presents a profound internal conflict as the protagonist faces a momentous decision in the subway tunnel, questioning whether to intervene in Evelyn’s planned suicide or honor her autonomy. As he stands before the turnstiles, the weight of his choices presses upon him. Should he stop her? Should he turn around and seek help? Should he respect her decision to end her life on her own terms? This pivotal moment encapsulates a deep moral struggle—one that many may encounter when confronted with…
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