2095 Results in the "Fiction" category


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      Seventy-One

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter "Abyss" depicts a chaotic naval battle aboard the *Reconciliation*, where Loth and Queen Sabran face the onslaught of the Draconic Navy. Eastern dragons wreak havoc, breaching the waves to drag victims underwater, while fires rage and grappling hooks entangle combatants. Sabran, guarded by the Knights of the Body, watches as the witch Kalyba transforms from a wyrm into a woman on the *Defiance*. Recognizing the threat, Sabran declares that Ead must confront Kalyba, and Loth prepares to distract…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Lou and Reid share a poignant moment on the rooftop of Soleil et Lune, the tallest building in Cesarine, where the night sky stretches endlessly above them. Despite Reid’s fear of heights, Lou coaxes him to open his eyes, revealing a breathtaking view of stars. The scene is intimate, with Lou reflecting on the sky’s beauty and her belief in a higher power, though not necessarily the one Reid worships. Their conversation turns philosophical as Lou challenges the patriarchal interpretations of religion,…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Shallan recovering from a hangover caused by her alter ego, Veil, after a wedding celebration. Despite her discomfort, she manages her duties as a highprince’s wife and Lightweaver, overseeing finances and governance in Urithiru. With trusted advisors handling day-to-day affairs, she audits accounts but feels the weight of her responsibilities. Adolin, her husband, encourages her to rest, though he spends his free time riding horses, leaving Shallan alone to confront her thoughts…
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      39. Invasion

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with a philosophical reflection on the nature of Odium's power, suggesting that its Investiture can develop a will of its own when uncontrolled. This sets a foreboding tone as Teft suddenly collapses in a winehouse, exhibiting symptoms resembling a seizure or stroke. Kaladin, despite grappling with his own mental turmoil, springs into action, assessing Teft's condition with medical precision. The scene is tense as bystanders, including Rlain, react with alarm, while Kaladin remains…
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      68. One Family

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Eshonai and her mother, Jaxlim, brave a violent storm together, carrying a glowing gemstone meant to facilitate a transformation. Eshonai shields her mother from the harsh winds and rain, observing others in the tempest who also carry similar gemstones. The storm is filled with mystical elements like windspren and rainspren, adding to the otherworldly atmosphere. Despite the danger, Jaxlim reminisces about her past experiences with Eshonai’s father, teasing her daughter about grandchildren and the…
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      97. Freedom

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with a plea to find and release Mishram, a being whose confinement has caused profound harm to Roshar and its spren. This sets the stage for Navani’s intense and obsessive research into the nature of Voidlight and its opposite. Driven by a feverish need to uncover a hidden truth, she abandons her usual orderly habits, embracing chaos as she delves into music theory and mathematics. Her goal is to discover a tone that can repel Voidlight, a quest that consumes her entirely, blurring the…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Lou, Reid, and their companions arriving at Cesarine’s waters, where tension is palpable. Jean Luc, gripping the helm tightly, warns of impending danger, setting a foreboding tone. Lou reflects on her complicated relationship with Reid, who remains emotionally conflicted but has shown moments of vulnerability, such as confessing she makes him feel "whole." Despite the uncertainty, Lou clings to these small gestures of connection, even as the group prepares for a perilous mission.…
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      19

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Sazed, a scholar and keeper of metalminds, exhausts his final steelmind—a bracelet that stored speed—after using it to cover six weeks' worth of travel in just six days. He discards the now-useless bracelet, reflecting on the trade-off between haste and conservation. His journey brings him near Luthadel, where the landscape shifts to the familiar white aspens of the Central Dominance. Though lighter from shedding less valuable metalminds, he remains burdened by the weight of his remaining reserves and…
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      52

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Breeze attempting to maintain composure amidst the chaos of war at Zinc Gate. Despite his efforts to soothe the soldiers' fears using his Allomantic abilities, the relentless pounding of the gates and the looming threat of koloss beasts make it difficult. He consumes brass dust to sustain his powers, whispering reassurances to the men while grappling with his own anxiety. The scene is tense, with Breeze acutely aware of the fragility of the soldiers' morale and the dire consequences…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with a reflective passage, hinting at the protagonist's restless nights and the ominous pull of mysterious thumping sounds from the mountains. This sets a tone of unease and foreshadowing, suggesting larger forces at work in the narrative. The focus then shifts to a social gathering where Vin, the protagonist, mingles with nobles, including Lady Kliss and Milen Davenpleu. Their conversation revolves around the recent murders of the Geffenry brothers, which Kliss speculates were…
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