2095 Results in the "Fiction" category


    • Translator’s Note Cover
      by LovelyMay The introductory commentary and translator's note for the second part of The Life of Lazarillo de Tormes provide essential context and appreciation for Juan de Luna’s continuation of the original work. Despite Luna’s necessity to leave Spain influencing the sequel's tone, his storytelling prowess ensures a vibrant and engaging narrative. Unlike the "First Part," Luna’s sequel is renowned for its entertaining and highly descriptive scenes filled with wit and humor. In this continuation, memorable…
      Novel • Satire
    • Tower of Dawn Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin In Tow­er of Dawn, Chaol West­fall and Nes­ryn Faliq jour­ney to the south­ern con­ti­nent of Anti­ca to seek alliances and heal­ing in the wake of dev­as­tat­ing bat­tles back home. As Chaol strug­gles with the phys­i­cal and emo­tion­al scars of war, he encoun­ters Yrene Tow­ers, a gift­ed heal­er with her own past wounds.Amidst polit­i­cal intrigue, ancient secrets, and grow­ing dark forces, Chaol must con­front his…
      Adventure Fiction • Fantasy • Fantasy • Fiction • Romance Novel
    • Tower of Dawn Cover
      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

      Tomorrow: Lou Cover
      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…
    • Tom Swift and His Electric Locomotive Cover
      by LovelyMay Tom Swift and His Elec­tric Loco­mo­tive by Vic­tor Apple­ton is an adven­tur­ous nov­el where young inven­tor Tom Swift designs a ground­break­ing elec­tric loco­mo­tive, fac­ing chal­lenges and excite­ment as he tests his cre­ation and uncov­ers a plot to sab­o­tage it.
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      To The Reader

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      by LovelyMay To The Reader, this opening note is not just a formality but a pointed defense of truth against the spread of fantasy. The writer, J. de Luna, steps forward not only as a storyteller but as a witness determined to restore dignity to a tale that has, in his eyes, been twisted into nonsense. A version of Lazarillo's life, recently printed and circulated, told of him falling into the sea and transforming into a fish—a tuna no less—complete with underwater battles, a scaly wife, and tuna offspring. To…
      Novel • Satire
    • Thuvia, Maid of Mars Cover
      by LovelyMay Thu­via, Maid of Mars by Edgar Rice Bur­roughs is a sci­ence fic­tion adven­ture that fol­lows the brave Thu­via as she becomes entan­gled in a per­ilous strug­gle for sur­vival on Mars, while hero­ic war­riors bat­tle to res­cue her and con­front the planet’s dead­ly dan­gers.
    • Thursday 8th August 2019 Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin In this chapter from *Thursday 8th August 2019*, the protagonist endures a grueling workout session led by Kelly, who emphasizes the importance of motivation to push through physical and mental barriers. Kelly encourages envisioning a compelling personal image or dream to maintain commitment, despite fatigue or cravings. She shares her own motivating scenario involving a past relationship and challenges the protagonist, Andy, to find a similarly powerful vision to sustain his fitness journey. This…
    • Thursday 22nd August 2019 Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with the narrator, Andy, being abruptly awakened by Morris, who urgently wants to discuss a significant development: the Highgate and Hornsey Express has agreed to interview him about a George Harrison commemorative plaque. Morris requests Andy’s presence during the interview and suggests that Andy mention his involvement in show business to lend credibility to their cause. Andy agrees to express strong dissatisfaction with the current treatment of Morris's efforts, agreeing to label…
    • Thursday 12th September 2019 Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter delves into the narrator's recent discoveries about Seb, a man connected to Jen, revealing details from his background and personality. Seb works at the same company as Jen, having joined a year prior, and hails from a small English border town with Welsh ties. He has South African heritage through his mother and is 44 years old. The narrator uncovers Seb’s past relationship with Kate and notes Seb’s interests, such as Caribbean holidays and extreme sports for charity. Despite some sympathy…
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