2095 Results in the "Fiction" category


    • The Bellerose: Lou Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with a chilling description of bodies marked by magic in Belterra, noting their unnatural sweetness and lingering aura—signs that hint at supernatural involvement. The Church attempts to suppress these mysteries, but thirteen such deaths in a year, including aristocrats like Filippa Tremblay, spark fear and rumors. Filippa’s grotesque transformation into a hag before her murder suggests a witch’s vengeance, likely tied to her father Pierre’s illicit trade in magical artifacts. The…
    • Hell Hath No Fury: Reid Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Reid returns to his destroyed room, determined to find Lou after her disappearance. Aware of her skills as a thief, he knows she could be anywhere, but the presence of Chasseurs in the city complicates his search. The lingering magic in his room distracts him, fueling his urgency as he fears for Lou’s safety. He considers her possible hiding places, including the theater and Pan’s patisserie, but worries she may have fled Cesarine altogether. Ansel, his companion, suggests seeking help from…
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      19. Garnets

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Navani Kholin, a scholar and leader, opens the chapter by advocating for transparency among the coalition of monarchs, urging Thaylenah to share their secret fabrial techniques for the greater good. Her plea underscores the escalating dangers their world faces and the need for collective knowledge. Meanwhile, Navani and her team, including the ardent Rushu, study a crystalline pillar in Urithiru, focusing on four garnets that resemble the suppression fabrial’s design. Despite initial excitement, their…
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      I‑5. Lift

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Lift, a skilled thief, finds herself dangling from a rope in Urithiru, attempting to steal a basket of food. Despite her expertise, she no longer feels the same thrill from stealing as she once did. She clings to the act out of habit, hating change, and enjoys the panic on her victims' faces when they discover their food is gone. However, their fond reactions when they realize it’s her ruin the experience, leaving her frustrated and conflicted. After successfully snatching the basket, Lift retreats into…
    • I‑8. Chiri-Chiri Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter follows Chiri-Chiri, a unique cremling who is larger and more intelligent than her kind, capable of thought, growth, and flight. She struggles to understand the verbal communication of the "soft ones" (humans), finding their sounds chaotic compared to her preference for expressing moods and needs through clicks and rhythms. Despite her discomfort, she begins to discern patterns in their speech, particularly with Rysn, whom she understands better. The chapter highlights Chiri-Chiri's internal…
    • 100. Watchers at the Rim Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Kaladin awakens in distress, his hands bound as a precaution against his violent nightmares. Struggling with inner turmoil and exhaustion, he calms himself enough to free his hands and assess his surroundings. A faint light from a garnet on the wall catches his attention, revealing a desperate plea from the tower spren, who warns of imminent danger. The spren reveals that the final node has been found near the infirmary’s tower model, where the Radiants—and Kaladin’s parents—are located, and hints…
    • The Final Battle Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Lou experiencing a transformative surge of power, her body radiating light as Coco's healing rain mends her wounds and strengthens her spirit. Amidst the wreckage of the battle-torn city, Lou reunites with Reid, their emotional reunion marked by tears, laughter, and a deep sense of recognition. The moment is bittersweet as the surrounding chaos—screams, clashing steel, and fleeing civilians—serves as a stark reminder of the ongoing conflict. Despite the devastation, Lou and Reid…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Vin, a naturally light sleeper due to her harsh upbringing in thieving crews, awakens abruptly to a warning bark from her kandra companion OreSeur. Reacting instinctively, she grabs her Allomantic metals and obsidian daggers, only to find Tindwyl, a Terriswoman, entering her chamber. Tindwyl reveals her intention to take Vin shopping for a dress to wear during her upcoming meeting with Straff Venture, King Elend's father. Though Vin initially resists, citing her preference for practical attire, she…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Vin and Elend venture deeper into the caverns, encountering a mysterious, churning smoke that oddly welcomes Vin. Despite its ominous appearance, the smoke doesn’t hinder them, and Vin leads Elend toward a faint light ahead. The rhythmic thumping sound adds to the tension as they proceed, hinting at something unseen yet significant lurking in the depths. Their journey into the unknown sets the stage for a pivotal discovery. Meanwhile, Sazed faces a brutal confrontation with Marsh, who attacks him with…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with a reflective monologue from the Lord Ruler, expressing his conflicted emotions about Kwaan, a mentor who betrayed him by denouncing him as the Hero of Ages. Despite his anger, the Lord Ruler admits he couldn’t bring himself to execute Kwaan, as the man had been like a father to him. He grapples with Kwaan’s sudden rejection, questioning whether his presence at the Well of Ascension could truly be worse than the destruction wrought by the Deepness. This introspection reveals his…
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