788 Results in the "Literary Fiction" category


    • Chapter XX – The witch and other Stories Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter XX unfolds at the edge of Obrutchanovo, where the village and the encroaching signs of modernity meet in a quiet yet profound collision. The once undisturbed pastureland begins to shift in character as the bridge takes form nearby, reshaping not just the terrain but the daily rhythm of the people. What was once known only for grazing livestock now reflects sunlight from glass ornaments and echoes with the sound of construction and ambition. To the villagers, these changes evoke both wonder and a…
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      The Post

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      by LovelyMay The Post begins on a frostbitten evening as two unlikely companions prepare to depart through a sleeping town—one bound by duty, the other by schedule. The postman, wrapped in layers of coarse uniform and holding a dented sword more symbolic than practical, takes on the responsibility of delivering not just mail but a token of human warmth: a parcel and the greetings of someone too distant to speak in person. He is joined by a university student, not through friendship but by arrangement, setting the…
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      Peasant Wives

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      by LovelyMay Peasant Wives introduces a layered account of village life that pulls the reader into the modest yet tension-filled household of Dyudya, a peasant patriarch who has built up his small fortune through frugal living and hard work. Within the wooden walls of their cottage, relationships simmer beneath the surface. Dyudya’s elder son, Fyodor, is burdened with a chronically sick wife, Sofya, who adds a quiet strain to the home. Meanwhile, Alyoshka, the younger son and physically deformed, is married to…
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      The Witch

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      by LovelyMay The Witch begins on a night filled with storm and tension, with Savely Gykin and his wife Raissa trapped inside their small hut. Wind howls through the cracks, and thunder shakes the rafters, but Raissa remains undisturbed, focused on her needlework. Savely, however, lies restless, brooding and uneasy. He stares at the shadows and mutters under his breath, convinced that his wife has summoned the storm by some arcane means. Their marriage, dry and stagnant, seems to crackle with hidden bitterness, where…
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      by LovelyMay The Witch and Other Stories by Anton Chekhov is a collection of short stories that showcases the author’s mastery in portraying the nuances of human emotions and relationships. The title story, *The Witch*, delves into themes of superstition and human folly, while the other tales explore a range of subjects, from love and loss to the absurdities of daily life, often with a mix of humor and poignant observation. Chekhov’s characteristic focus on ordinary people and their inner lives makes the collection both relatable and deeply insightful.
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      by LovelyMay Fantastic Fables by Ambrose Bierce is a collection of sharp, satirical, and darkly humorous fables that offer biting commentary on human nature, politics, and societal norms through clever, allegorical tales filled with irony and wit.
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      by LovelyMay Chapter IX – At the Weaver's Stone opens in the quiet hush of late afternoon, where the landscape reflects the weight between two hearts meeting under strain. Archie arrives with a heavy purpose, already braced by prior warnings from his family, knowing that the encounter with Kirstie must shift from tenderness to reason. The looming shadow of local gossip has reached him, and it now shapes the language of his approach. Though the location holds past memories of warmth and shared secrets, today it…
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      by LovelyMay Chapter VIII – A Nocturnal Visit unfolds under a sky wrapped in stillness, where footsteps carry weight and whispered words feel louder than daylit truths. Kirstie’s approach to Archie is not tentative—it comes from a place long held back by patience, now released by worry and unresolved love. Her questions, though calmly spoken, arise from sleepless nights and silent suffering. She has sensed the growing closeness between Archie and the younger Kirstie, and what once seemed innocent now feels…
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      by LovelyMay Chapter VII – Enter Mephistopheles begins with the unexpected arrival of Frank Innes at Hermiston, bearing an ambiguous invitation from Archie that even Archie does not fully recall extending. Despite their past as school friends, the warmth between them quickly cools under the weight of unspoken tension and growing differences. Archie, introverted and guarded, regards Frank’s bold and meddlesome manner with increasing discomfort. Where Archie values quiet and discretion, Frank thrives on amusement and…
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      by LovelyMay Chapter VI – A Leaf from Christina's Psalm-Book begins with a morning stirred not by habit, but by an emotion so tender it startles even Kirstie herself. Awakening with a calm smile before the household rises, she greets the day as though it were carrying a secret just for her. The usual grogginess is replaced with clarity and joy, surprising her young maid, who remarks with curiosity. Kirstie’s reply, light-hearted but heartfelt, reflects a deep contentment she can’t quite explain aloud. Though she…
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