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White-Maned Horses

by testsuphomeAdmin — White-Maned Horses begins amidst a relentless storm, where the narrator battles against towering waves while steering Flower, a boat caught in the fury of nature. The wind howls like a beast, rattling the mast, and the rain stings against their skin as if the sky itself is lashing out. The sea churns violently, heaving the vessel toward the treacherous rocks lining the shore, each crash of water a grim reminder of what awaits if they lose control. Despite their fear, it is not the idea of sinking that…
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When You See Him Standing in your Kitchen

by testsuphomeAdmin — "When You See Him Standing in Your Kitchen", the chapter begins with the narrator and Kellan working together to restore an old Ranchero, a task that proves far more challenging than they had initially anticipated. In their attempt to find help, they reach out to several local experts, including Roy Ess, a mechanic who insists on taking Sundays off, and Maudie Antoinette, a well-informed woman with a deep connection to her grown children. Unfortunately, neither of them is able to offer the assistance they…
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When A Flame is Lit, Move Toward It

by testsuphomeAdmin — "When A Flame is Lit, Move Toward It", the moment I met Lark, everything about the way I saw the world began to shift. She introduced two essential ideas that became central to my life: the importance of reading and the need to embrace new experiences, no matter how daunting they might seem. My childhood had not prepared me for these concepts—growing up in a household where literature wasn’t valued, I had always felt disconnected from the world of books. Though I was capable of reading, my family’s…
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What Might Have Been

by LovelyMay — What Might Have Been begins with the sun blazing down on an otherwise lazy Sunday, the kind of day designed for doing nothing at all. Yet, Dolly, with her characteristic whimsy, declares that the flower pots lining one side of the terrace would look infinitely better on the other. Her suggestion, impractical and ill-timed, carries the soft tyranny of someone who always gets their way through sheer conviction. Archie, ever obliging and faintly exasperated, takes up the task without protest. The rest of the…
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Story

Wait

by testsuphomeAdmin — Wait is a reflective, emotionally intimate novella that centers around a woman navigating an uncertain waiting period — literal and metaphorical — in her life. Told through sharp, lyrical prose, the story explores themes of time, longing, womanhood, and the body, set against the backdrop of quiet domestic moments and internal conflict. The narrator moves through a phase of suspended animation — waiting for…
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VII LISPENARD STREET

by testsuphomeAdmin — VII Lispenard Street marks the starting point of a journey filled with remembrance and sorrow. On the second anniversary of a devastating event, the narrator and their close companions leave New York behind, seeking refuge in Rome, where memories of grief and loss feel slightly less oppressive. Their visit coincides with a ceremony at the American Academy, a tribute to a young architect’s scholarship funded by the Irvine family in memory of their late son. Despite the gathering of familiar faces and the…
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V. Parting Gifts

by testsuphomeAdmin — It seems that I haven't received the chapter of the book yet. Please provide the text of the chapter, and I will summarize it according to your…
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Story

Uncle Vanya

by LovelyMay — Uncle Vanya by Anton Chekhov is a poignant and bittersweet play that explores themes of unfulfilled dreams, love, and the search for meaning in rural Russia. Set on a deteriorating estate, the story revolves around the lives of Uncle Vanya, his niece Sonya, and the arrival of Professor Serebryakov and his young wife Yelena, whose presence disrupts the household. As long-buried resentments and desires surface, the characters grapple with their frustrations, longings, and the harsh realities of life. With Chekhov’s masterful blend of humor and tragedy, Uncle Vanya captures the complexity of human emotions and the universal struggle for purpose and happiness.
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Un Morso doo Pang [1919]

by LovelyMay — Un Morso doo Pang begins in a quiet, firelit room, where Tessie repeats a foreign phrase with hesitant precision. Her voice wavers, not from a lack of courage, but from the weight of the moment—it’s not just a lesson in language, but a declaration of intent. Angie, patient and grounded, corrects her gently, encouraging not just her pronunciation but her self-belief. Tessie’s lips form the words again, this time with more clarity, her eyes lit by something deeper than understanding. It’s hope.…
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Trouble Me No More

by testsuphomeAdmin — "Trouble Me No More" explores a complex period in the narrator's life, where the bonds between the characters—Kellan, Lark, and the narrator—are tested by internal and external struggles. Kellan's presence in the narrator’s life continues to be vital, as he carries out daily tasks around the house. However, his struggles with severe panic attacks exacerbate the emotional strain that already exists. One such episode nearly leads to disaster when Kellan falls asleep with the gas running, an alarming…
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