2095 Results in the "Fiction" category


    • The Little Match Girl Cover
      by LovelyMay The Little Match Girl begins with a young girl shivering in the streets on New Year’s Eve, barefoot and alone, her hands tightly holding a bundle of matches. She walks unnoticed through the city, passed by celebrants oblivious to her hunger and despair. The chill bites harder with each step, and the absence of shoes or shelter drives her to crouch in a corner. She’s too afraid to go home with no money from sales, dreading her father's anger and the cold walls of their broken home. Out of sheer…
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    • The Lily Sisters Cover
      by LovelyMay "The Lily Sisters" begins within the heart of a magnificent palace where nature herself nurtures those who serve the Great King. With floors soft as moss and ceilings bright with sky-colored hues, the palace offers peace and purpose to its children. Among them are three lily sisters dressed in green, each assigned simple yet meaningful tasks by Dame Nature. They are taught that joyful work, done with love and care, pleases the King and earns his favor. Every morning, the sisters rise with the dawn, stretch…
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      The Lighthouse

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Reid and his companions—Célie, Coco, Beau, and Lou—awakening at dawn in a sanctuary, weary from a restless night. Father Achille greets them, offering apples and a warning to avoid detection by villagers and the nearby Chasseurs. He cautions Reid about the ominous reputation of *cauchemars*, harbingers of catastrophe, but Reid dismisses the concern, focusing on their immediate mission. As the group departs, a sense of foreboding lingers, underscored by Achille’s solemn…
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      The Library

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      by LovelyMay The Library Book by Susan Orlean is a compelling blend of history, investigation, and memoir, centered on the 1986 Los Angeles Public Library fire. Through vivid storytelling, Orlean explores the mystery of the devastating blaze, celebrates the enduring role of libraries in communities, and pays tribute to the passion of librarians who preserve knowledge and culture.
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      THE LIBRARY

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      by LovelyMay
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      The Leap-Frog

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      by LovelyMay The Leap-Frog begins not with fanfare, but with the quiet presence of a contender who surprises everyone by saying very little. A challenge is announced by a king who offers his daughter’s hand to whichever creature can leap the highest. Drawn to this opportunity are three distinct participants: the nimble Flea, the elegant Grasshopper, and the silent, unnoticed Leap-frog. Each boasts in turn, the Flea of his ancestry and how he has danced in royal boudoirs, hopping lightly but with flair. The…
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      The Last Page

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      by LovelyMay The Last Page opens with a quiet humility as Monsieur Sylvestre Bonnard contemplates the fragile harmony of the world outside his window and the manuscript nearing its end on his desk. Insects buzzing past blooming petals become more than fleeting visitors; they represent an unseen dialogue between life forms, each fulfilling roles nature has delicately balanced. He marvels at how petals curve not just for beauty but for purpose, enticing bees and butterflies in a courtship dance that ensures survival. His…
    • The Last Note: Lou Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Lou and Reid arrive at a bar feeling relieved after Morgane's absence during the Archbishop’s funeral procession, despite the cryptic notes burning in Lou’s boot. Their lighthearted banter is interrupted by the tense atmosphere in the room, where La Voisin and Blaise’s factions sit apart, frustrated by the lack of action. Coco, Ansel, and others act as buffers, while Claud’s arrival with a skull-shaped mask sparks unease. The group debates their next move, with Coco suggesting using Lou and Reid as…
    • The Lady of the Roses Cover
      by LovelyMay The Lady of the Roses begins with David’s continued desire to bring warmth into the lives of those around him, especially Joe and his younger sister, Betty. Despite the modest means of the Holly household, David becomes deeply disturbed by the children's hunger. Unable to ignore their need, he begins bringing food from home—doughnuts, cookies, and anything he can carry in his pockets. Although Mrs. Holly is initially critical of this action, her heart softens once she sees the sincerity of David’s…
    • The Lady of Lyons Cover
      by LovelyMay The Lady of Lyons by Edward Bulwer-Lytton is a romantic melodrama set in 19th-century France, telling the story of a young woman, Pauline, who is torn between the affections of two men, while themes of love, honor, and social expectations unfold amidst moments of high emotion and tragic misunderstandings.
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