2095 Results in the "Fiction" category


    • The Man Who Hunts and Does Like It Cover
      by LovelyMay In this chapter titled The Man Who Hunts and Does Like It, introduces a thoughtful portrait of a hunter whose relationship with fox-hunting is marked by equal parts passion and perplexity. He is not a novice or a casual participant, but someone deeply committed, whose love for the sport remains strong even as he wrestles with its many trials. His experience highlights a unique paradox: the hunt brings immense joy and yet demands unrelenting sacrifice, testing both his patience and priorities. Weather,…
    • The Man Between Cover
      by LovelyMay The Man Between by P.G. Wodehouse is a humorous novel set in a small English village, where a charming but scheming man, known only as the "man between," manipulates events and relationships, leading to a series of comedic misunderstandings and romantic entanglements.
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      by LovelyMay The Lost Continent by C. J. Cutcliffe Hyne is a thrilling adventure novel in which a group of explorers uncover a hidden, ancient civilization on a mysterious island, encountering danger, intrigue, and uncharted wonders.
    • The Little Wretch Cover
      by LovelyMay The Little Wretch begins with Mrs. Hilary Musgrave sternly condemning young Johnny Tompkins, labeling him with disdain for his past indiscretions. To her, Johnny represents wasted potential and a dangerous flirtation with crime, especially after he embezzled nearly a thousand pounds. The fact that he wasn’t prosecuted, thanks to Hilary Musgrave’s influence, unsettles her more than she lets on. Mr. Carter, however, adopts his usual inquisitive charm, prodding gently at Mrs. Musgrave’s harsh…
    • The Little New Year Cover
      by LovelyMay "The Little New Year" appeared on Maurice’s frosty windowsill just as the moonlight bathed the yard in silver, making the world look dreamlike and still. His first instinct was to stay warm under the covers, but the gentle knocking pulled him to the glass. He wiped away the frost to hear a small voice calling to him, asking for help in spreading good will. Though puzzled, Maurice listened more closely and found himself face to face with a small boy bundled warmly, pulling a cart filled with parcels…
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      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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