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      SORROW

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      by LovelyMay In the bleak mid-winter of the Galtchinskoy district, Grigory Petrov, renowned for his craftsmanship yet infamous for his folly, embarks on a harrowing journey with his ailing wife, Matryona, to seek medical help from the esteemed Pavel Ivanitch. Battling against a fierce snowstorm that obfuscates the path ahead, Grigory drives his frail horse through the relentless blizzard, motivated by a mixture of hope and desperation. As the cold wind howls and snow engulfs them, Grigory engages in a one-sided…
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      by LovelyMay Chapter X begins with Mr. Harding returning home from his day burdened by a sense of deep unease. The accusations in the public papers have shaken him far more than he first expected. Though no direct challenge has yet arrived at his door, the weight of the judgment implied in every printed word has made him restless. His music, once a source of peace, brings little comfort as he touches the strings without feeling. Eleanor’s presence, always soothing, now reminds him that his reputation affects more…
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      The Pipe

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      by LovelyMay The Pipe opens with Meliton Shishkin stepping out of the woods, damp from the morning mist and weighed down by weariness, his loyal dog Damka trailing behind. The sky hangs low and grey, painting the landscape in dull tones that echo the heaviness in Meliton’s thoughts. As he walks, the faint sound of a pipe reaches his ears—a mournful, hollow melody played by an old shepherd watching over his flock. The shepherd’s music seems to echo more than just solitude; it carries a quiet lament for a world…
    • by LovelyMay Chapter II – Dawn O’Hara, The Girl Who Laughed Trashed begins not with drama, but with eggs. Dawn finds herself removed from the frenzied chaos of New York and placed into the gentle rhythm of life at her sister Norah’s serene home. There, in a quiet room that smells of lavender and fresh linens, she confronts the peculiar monotony of convalescence. Meals revolve around eggs—soft-boiled, scrambled, in custards and in puddings—each bite a reminder of how far she’s come from the caffeine-fueled…
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      by LovelyMay My Seventh Stage begins as two journeys are set into motion—one by rail, the other by post. As autumn sunlight bathes the English countryside in warmth, Sigismund Zaluski departs from the peaceful town of Muddleton, answering an unexpected summons from his uncle in Russia. Though the visit is intended to be brief—just a fortnight—he leaves behind his belongings and a tender promise to Gertrude, his fiancée, to return soon. Simultaneously, a letter penned in idle malice—full of falsehoods—makes…
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      by LovelyMay Dream Life and Real Life is a novel by Olive Schreiner, published in 1893. It explores the inner thoughts and experiences of a woman torn between the idealized world of dreams and the harsh realities of life. The book addresses themes of self-discovery, societal expectations, and the search for meaning, offering a critique of the limitations placed on women in Victorian society.
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      by LovelyMay Chapter V – Derrick Vaughan–Novelist begins as Lawrence departs for war, leaving Derrick in Bath to continue managing the fragile peace between himself and their difficult father, Major Vaughan. The atmosphere at home slightly improves at first—thanks to the medicinal effects of Bath’s waters and the Major’s temporary restraint from alcohol. However, this fragile stability unravels when Derrick’s friend visits unexpectedly and finds him injured, his arm broken under suspicious circumstances.…
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      by LovelyMay CHAPTER II – Dawn O’Hara: The Girl Who Laughed begins with Dawn recounting the slow process of healing under the roof of her sister Norah and brother-in-law Max. After a breakdown triggered by the pressure of life in New York, she finds herself in the quiet care of their home, a place that operates on warmth, predictability, and an overzealous faith in the healing power of eggs. While the constant rotation of boiled, poached, and scrambled dishes becomes a source of mild torment for Dawn, it also…
    • The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse (Charlie Mackesy) Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse by Charlie Mackesy is a heartwarming, illustrated book about friendship, kindness, and self-discovery, offering simple yet profound life lessons for readers of all ages.
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      Chapter 2

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 2 When you live in your car, you have to keep things simple. You’re not going to be hosting any major gatherings, for one thing. No wine and cheese parties, no poker nights. That’s fine, because I don’t have anyone I want to see. The bigger problem is where to take a shower. Three days after I was evicted from my studio, which was three weeks after I got fired from my job, I discovered a rest stop that had showers. I almost cried with joy when I saw it. Yes, the showers have very little…
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