2095 Results in the "Fiction" category


    • What Happiness Looks Like Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Lou and her companions resurfacing to find Beau, Célie, and Jean Luc waiting in a fishing boat. Despite initial skepticism about the boat's ability to reach Cesarine in time to save Madame Labelle, Beau reassures them of his sailing skills. The group grapples with the urgency of their mission and the looming threat of Auguste's trap, while Lou wrestles with her newfound powers as La Dame des Sorcières, sensing a shift in her magical connection to the world around her. Lou…
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      by LovelyMay Valour of Eurypylus begins as grief deepens in the Greek encampment following the tragic loss of Aias. Ulysses, burdened with regret over the quarrel concerning Achilles’ arms, now reflects on the price paid in pride and rivalry. The Greeks, though seasoned in victory, find their spirit dimming as the list of the fallen grows longer. Achilles, Patroclus, and now Aias—names once spoken with reverence are now remembered in mourning. Menelaus, seeing morale falter, suggests retreat, provoking debate among…
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      Up the Gulch

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      by LovelyMay Up the Gulch unfolds through a quietly emotional landscape where physical place mirrors the spiritual terrain of those who inhabit it. Kate, delicate in frame but deep in thought, leaves behind the structured, protective familiarity of the East not merely for health, but for clarity. Her journey westward, encouraged by her father-in-law Major Shelly, is painted with uncertainty—more a departure from emotional stagnancy than geographic relocation. The West, often romanticized or misjudged, doesn’t greet…
    • Until One of Us is Dead: Reid Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Reid and his companions navigating a dense, sunless forest as they journey south toward the swamp of Le Ventre. The group's dynamics are tense, with unresolved conflicts simmering beneath the surface. Ansel and Lou remain silent, their rift reopened now that immediate danger has passed, while Beau lightens the mood with his usual self-absorbed humor. Reid, burdened by shame and anger, observes the group's interactions but avoids addressing the growing tension, focusing instead on…
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      Uncle Vanya

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      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.
    • TWO YEARS AND EIGHT MONTHS AGO Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Grayson Hawthorne is consumed by guilt and grief as he sits in the tree house, reflecting on Emily's death. He recalls his childhood obsession with perfection, symbolized by his meticulously crafted haikus, which now feel meaningless. The weight of his failure overwhelms him, as he blames himself for taking Emily to the cliffs where she died. His emotional numbness is palpable, as he repeats the word "dead" aloud, yet feels nothing—a stark contrast to the pain he believes he deserves. Below the tree…
    • Two Named Wrath and Envy: Reid Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Reid, a Chasseur captain, training rigorously in the yard, his frustration evident as he reflects on his recent failure to capture a witch. His shirt remains on, a self-imposed punishment, while his comrades train shirtless. The memory of Célie’s disappointment and the escaped witch weighs heavily on him, fueling his anger. His longtime friend and fellow Chasseur, Jean Luc, provokes him with taunts about the incident and Reid’s interactions with a thief, testing Reid’s…
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      Two Letters

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      by LovelyMay Two Letters arrives at a turning point in David’s world, as he begins to confront a future shaped by absence. He wakes in a strange bed, aware his father is gone, yet he clings to the idea of returning to the mountain, hoping his father will meet him there. The room feels foreign, and the people in it—well-meaning but unfamiliar—cannot replace what he has lost. Perry Larson, though kind, cannot ease David’s quiet resistance. He offers food and conversation, but David, overwhelmed by grief and…
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      Two

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with a masked intruder stealthily entering the Queen Tower, intent on assassinating Queen Sabran of Inys as she sleeps. Unbeknownst to him, Ead Duryan, hidden in the rafters, observes his every move. The assassin uses a stolen key to access the Great Bedchamber, where Sabran and her companion, Roslain Crest, remain unaware of the danger. The scene is tense as the intruder unsheathes his dagger, only for Ead to intervene at the last moment, killing him swiftly and silently to protect the…
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      Twenty-Two

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter depicts the somber yet opulent marriage ceremony of Queen Sabran the Ninth of Inys and Aubrecht Lievelyn, High Prince of Mentendon, held at midnight in the Great Sanctuary of Briar House. The setting is rich with symbolism: red stained-glass windows memorialize past bloodshed, and scoundrel trees with golden leaves frame the space. Sabran, adorned in a crimson gown and gold crown, hesitates momentarily at the entrance, observed by her confidante Ead and the calculating Seyton Combe. The…
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