2095 Results in the "Fiction" category


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      Twelve

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with the sea guardians of Seiiki enduring rigorous water trials during a fierce storm. The Sea General motivates the apprentices, emphasizing resilience by declaring, "Rain is water, and so are we." Tané, one of the apprentices, remains composed despite the harsh conditions. The trials include archery, firearms, and mounted archery, where Tané excels but is narrowly outperformed by Turosa due to her horse stumbling. Turosa mocks her humble origins, hinting at the societal divide between…
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      Truth or Dare

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Lou and her companions returning to L’Eau Mélancolique after a mission to Chateau le Blanc. Exhausted, Célie falls asleep on her horse and tumbles into the mud, prompting the group to stop at an inn for rest. Jean Luc secures two rooms, and the women settle into one while the men take the other. Célie and Coco immediately collapse onto the bed, too tired to eat, while Lou remains awake, eager for the food Jean Luc promises to bring. The scene highlights the group’s fatigue and…
    • Troupe De Fortune: Reid Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Reid's unease about Lou's plan to seek refuge with Claud Deveraux's acting troupe. Despite his objections, Lou insists that Deveraux is their best chance for survival, as he had previously helped them and seems to harbor no ill will toward witches. Reid remains skeptical, noting that Deveraux's motives are unclear and that their safety hinges on trusting a stranger who knows Lou's secret. The group reluctantly prepares to leave, with Reid sensing an ominous presence in the forest—a…
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      by LovelyMay Trojan Victories begins with the betrayal of peace as Pandarus, a Trojan noble, shatters the temporary truce by wounding Menelaus with a well-aimed arrow. This act sparks an immediate surge of outrage within the Greek ranks. Agamemnon, driven by both familial devotion and the fear of dishonor, accuses his own generals of shrinking from duty. The sting of his rebuke reignites the fire in warriors like Ulysses and Diomede. Their response is not through argument but through action, stepping into the chaos of…
    • Trial by Fire: Reid Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Reid and Lou, disguised to evade detection, prepare to infiltrate a convoy to escape their pursuers. Lou insists Reid target a poor farmer’s wagon, but he refuses to prey on the weak. She argues survival demands pragmatism, directing him to a different wagon while she targets a gilded carriage nearby. Reid is hesitant, overwhelmed by the risks, but Lou reassures him with a plan: pose as an injured traveler, gain entry, and use magic if necessary. Despite his moral reservations, Reid recognizes the…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin In the next install­ment of the Throne of Glass series, fol­low Chaol West­fall on a sweep­ing jour­ney of dis­cov­ery and heal­ing. While Aelin’s sto­ry takes her east, Chaol and Nes­ryn trav­el south to the leg­endary Torre Cesme in Anti­ca. There, they seek allies for the war loom­ing on the horizon—and heal­ing for the wounds Chaol has suf­fered. But what they find in the south­ern…
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      Tomorrow: Lou

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Lou and her companions sheltering in a magical hollow within La Fôret des Yeux, protected from an approaching storm by Madame Labelle’s spells. The atmosphere is tense, with the group living off meager rations like pine nuts and wild onions. Lou attempts to bake bread from ground bark, showcasing her determination to add variety to their bleak diet. The setting reflects their precarious situation—hidden from enemies but constrained by their surroundings. Interactions among the…
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      Three

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Tané, a young apprentice in Seiiki, awakening on Choosing Day—the pivotal moment that will determine her future in the High Sea Guard. Restless and anxious, she reflects on her reckless decision to hide an outsider in Orisima, a act that could jeopardize her and her friend Susa’s lives. As she prepares for the ceremony, the weight of her choices and the day’s significance weigh heavily on her. The vivid descriptions of the South House and its surroundings underscore the…
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      Thirty-Two

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Lord Arteloth Beck, known as Loth, awakening in an unfamiliar underground chamber, naked and disoriented. He soon experiences the terrifying onset of the bloodblaze, a plague that feels like his blood is boiling, causing unbearable pain. In his agony, he recalls stories of the Grief of Ages, understanding why the East sealed its borders. As he struggles toward a pool for relief, a mysterious figure with a calming voice intervenes, questioning his identity and the origin of an iron…
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      Thirty-Three

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Niclays and Jannart in Brygstad Palace, stealing moments of intimacy in a room reserved for royal births. Their relationship is clandestine, as Jannart is bound by an arranged marriage, and their love violates the laws of Virtudom. The narrative hints at the tension between their private lives and public duties, especially as Jannart is a close friend of High Prince Edvart, who may turn a blind eye to their affair. The setting is rich with symbolism, from the star-painted ceiling to…
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