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      Introduction

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      by LovelyMay Introduction to Aucassin and Nicolete begins not with lofty claims, but with quiet distinction. This poetic work, unlike many literary relics from the same era, has endured across centuries without losing its charm or originality. Blending prose with verse, it introduces a narrative form called the cante-fable, which doesn’t merely tell a story but performs it. Where most medieval texts lean toward morality tales or courtly grandeur, this piece feels more personal, intimate, and occasionally ironic. It…
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      Fifty-Five

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Ead and Margret arrive in Caliburn-on-Sea aboard the *Flower of Ascalon* and journey across the snow-covered Leas toward Serinhall, the ancestral home of the Beck family. The landscape is blanketed in winter stillness, with frozen fields and no laborers in sight. Margret, warmly greeted by the locals, reflects on her potential as Countess of Goldenbirch, a title she might have held had she been the elder child. The duo passes the ruins of Goldenbirch, a pilgrimage site tied to Galian Berethnet, before…
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      Scene 4. VIII.

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      by LovelyMay Scene 4. VIII. brings a moment of deep revelation as Christian learns the true extent of Cyrano's devotion. Christian is shocked to hear that Cyrano, despite the risks and dangers, has been delivering letters to Roxane twice a day. This admission opens his eyes to the depth of Cyrano’s love, which is so strong that he is willing to risk his own life to ensure Roxane receives his words. Before they can discuss the matter further, Roxane’s arrival interrupts their conversation, shifting the focus back to…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Reid awakens sore and exhausted after a night spent on the floor, having offered his injured wife the bed despite her stubbornness. His discomfort is compounded when he enters the training yard, where his fellow soldiers—once comrades—now regard him with hostility and suspicion. They taunt him about his marriage to a woman they view as a criminal and a witch sympathizer, provoking Reid into violent confrontations. Jean Luc, in particular, revels in Reid’s turmoil, mocking him while hinting at the…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 25: Rhys SOMEONE ONCE SAID HELL WAS OTHER PEOPLE. They were right. Specifically, hell was watching other people swan around an ice rink, drinking hot chocolate and making googly eyes at each other like they were in the middle of a goddamn Hallmark movie. It wasn’t even Christmas season, for fuck’s sake. It was worse. It was Valentine’s Day. A muscle flexed in my jaw as Bridget’s laughter floated over, joined by Steffan’s deeper laugh, and the urge to murder someone—someone male with…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens seven years in the past, depicting Navani Kholin managing the chaotic preparations for a grand feast hosted by her husband, King Gavilar. Despite the last-minute addition of Parshendi drummers and an overwhelming guest list, Navani remains composed, directing staff and repurposing soldiers to assist. Her calm authority contrasts with the panic of the kitchen staff, highlighting her role as the stabilizing force behind Gavilar’s impulsive decisions. The scene underscores the tension…
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      Chapter 13

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 13 starts with an intimate and rather unexpected gesture from Don. On the morning of the first day of rehearsals for Little Women, he wakes the protagonist with breakfast in bed—half a grapefruit and a lit cigarette. The simplicity and the thoughtfulness of this gesture make the protagonist feel special, and as Don leaves for the day, he offers words of encouragement, mentioning that today she would show Celia St. James what it truly means to be an actress. The protagonist, feeling both cared for…
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      24. Full of Awe

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter delves into the internal dynamics of Shallan's fractured psyche as Radiant, Shallan, and Veil navigate their shared consciousness during a voyage in Shadesmar. Radiant takes charge of daily routines, assigning tasks to companions while grappling with Shallan's withdrawal and Veil's recent violation of their compact. Tensions rise as Shallan insists on uncovering a suspected spy among their group, but Radiant feels ill-suited for espionage and focuses instead on documenting their surroundings…
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      Chapter 20

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 20 God, that was humiliating. I’m still reeling from the mortification of Enzo rejecting me while I’m waiting for Cecelia to finish her tap-dancing class. My head is throbbing, and the tapping of little feet in unison coming from the dance classroom isn’t helping matters at all. I look around the room, wondering if anyone else finds it as annoying as I do. No? Just me? The woman in the seat next to mine finally gives me a sympathetic look. Based on her naturally smooth skin, with no signs…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Venli observing her mother, Jaxlim, struggling to remember the songs she once recited flawlessly. Venli, who is experimenting with human writing systems, is deeply unsettled by her mother’s lapses, which hint at a deeper decline. Jaxlim dismisses her forgetfulness as fatigue from the stress of recent events, particularly the arrival of humans in their city. Venli helps her mother to bed, noting how Jaxlim’s physical strength contrasts with her growing fragility, a troubling…
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