788 Results in the "Literary Fiction" category


    • Aoife: The Wedding Planner Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Aoife, the wedding planner, stands at the edge of the bustling scene as guests begin to arrive on the island, each one adding to the layers of complexity she has worked so hard to manage. The sky above is clear, and the atmosphere feels promising, but Aoife's eyes are sharp, noticing every small detail as the guests disembark from their boats. Dressed in functional attire designed for comfort and efficiency, she feels somewhat out of place against the backdrop of extravagantly dressed guests, all of whom…
    • Aoife: The Wedding Planner Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The scene surrounding me is a blur of constant motion, a cacophony of voices and concerns. Everywhere I turn, there are guests with requests, questions, and last-minute changes that need immediate attention. As The Wedding Planner, it’s my job to handle all of it with grace and composure—to soothe anxieties, to anticipate needs before they are voiced, and to ensure that the day, despite its inevitable chaos, moves forward with flawless elegance. Even as nature attempts to throw its own unpredictable…
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      Animal Farm

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Animal Farm (1945) is a satirical ​allegorical novella​ by George Orwell that critiques totalitarianism, particularly Stalinism, through the lens of a farm where animals overthrow their human oppressors. The story begins with the animals of Manor Farm rebelling against their exploitative owner, Mr. Jones, inspired by the ideals of Old Major (a pig representing Karl Marx/Lenin). They establish a new society based on equality, summarized…
    • Angling Sketches Cover
      by LovelyMay Angling Sketches by Thomas Tod Stoddart is a collection of charming and reflective essays that blend the art of fishing with vivid descriptions of nature, offering both practical advice and poetic musings on the joys and meditations of angling.
    • An Uncounted Hour Cover
      by LovelyMay An Uncounted Hour begins with the narrator, Mr. Carter, and Lady Mickleham in their usual element—surrounded by gentle luxury, cloaked in wit, and indulging in casual defiance of conventional behavior. The two lounge outside at The Towers, where Dolly feeds the family dog a delicacy more suited for aristocratic guests than a retriever. Their banter dances easily from the absurdity of spending habits to the perceived tragedy of cutting corners in anticipation of hypothetical poverty. Lady Mickleham, in…
    • An Immortal Sea of Influence Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin An Immortal Sea of Influence captures the narrator’s tumultuous journey towards the Slates, a series of islands that hold both the promise of renewal and the weight of past disappointments. Driven by the hope of reconnecting with Lark, the narrator is plagued by conflicting emotions, uncertain of their purpose and struggling with the tension between idealism and reality. The preacher’s teachings about manifesting desires continue to linger, creating an internal struggle as the narrator realizes their…
    • An Expensive Privilege Cover
      by LovelyMay An Expensive Privilege begins with the narrator caught between two strong personalities—Mrs. Hilary Musgrave and Lady Mickleham. What unfolds is a social skirmish, not of great consequence to the world, but monumental within their tight-knit aristocratic circle. The narrator is perplexed by Mrs. Hilary’s coldness, particularly since she is typically gracious and generous in judgment. However, her indignation this time appears justified. The issue centers on a party where Miss Phyllis, young and…
    • An Affable Ghost Anchored Nearby Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin An Affable Ghost Anchored Nearby, begins with the narrator reflecting on a childhood incident that remains firmly etched in his memory, involving a significant encounter with Tonio. This moment from his past stands as a defining event, where a group of local children had once singled him out, making his school years a constant battle for acceptance. The encounter changed the course of his life, transforming him from an outcast into someone who was eventually accepted by his peers, fostering a sense of…
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