2095 Results in the "Fiction" category


    • Blood, Water, and Smoke: Lou Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Lou waking up in an intimate embrace with Reid, her husband, which flusters her as she realizes her nightgown has ridden up during the night. Their playful banter sets a lighthearted tone as Reid prepares for training, but Lou insists they attend the Saint Nicolas Day festival instead. She eagerly describes the festival’s delights, particularly the food, and insists on buying Reid a gift despite his protests. Their dynamic is affectionate and teasing, showcasing their growing…
    • 11. Passion and Courage Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Venli, a Regal singer in envoyform, commanding servants to prepare for the arrival of Leshwi, a high-ranking Fused. Venli’s role requires her to maintain authority, though she avoids harsh punishments common among other Regals. The scene highlights the hierarchical structure of singer society, where forms of power like envoyform grant elevated status but come with the influence of Voidspren. Venli’s internal conflict is hinted at, as she secretly harbors a Radiant spren, Timbre,…
    • 37. Silence from the Dead Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Navani continues her efforts to uncover the identity of the mysterious spren that contacted her, but her triangulation attempts yield only vague results near a monastery on the tower's fourth floor. Despite this unresolved mystery, her attention is divided by the demanding responsibilities of governing Urithiru. Amidst the constant needs of merchants, lighteyes, and ardents, she finds rare moments to retreat to the tower's basement, where she oversees her scholars' work. During one such visit, she is…
    • 66. Bearer of Agonies Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Dalinar Kholin experiments with his Bondsmith abilities, discovering he can perceive thin white lines of Connection radiating from a young soldier. The Stormfather, his spren companion, reveals this power was once known to the last Bondsmith before the Recreance. These Connections link all beings—people, spren, and even time itself—though their practical utility remains unclear. The Stormfather shares an allegory about two brothers and colored cloth to illustrate how Connections exist but may not…
    • 95. What She Truly Was Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Venli navigating a chaotic battlefield where listeners and humans clash under a darkened sky. The Everstorm, summoned by the listeners' collective song, looms ominously, but the scene is far from the organized triumph Venli had envisioned. Instead, she witnesses disarray and death, with many listeners consumed by their new stormform, their eyes glowing red as they sing. Venli, resisting the form's overwhelming pull, flees through the rain-soaked terrain, desperate to escape the…
    • 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 testsuphomeAdmin Vin finds herself overwhelmed by the task of organizing information from the logbook about the Hero of Ages, realizing she must take notes despite her aversion to writing. Surrounded by scattered papers, she reluctantly gathers writing materials, recalling her brother Reen's dismissive attitude toward her education. Her frustration with the process contrasts with Elend's effortless writing habits, highlighting her discomfort with formal tasks. The scene underscores Vin's pragmatic nature and her struggle…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Allrianne Cett, a young noblewoman with Allomantic abilities, encounters a band of rough bandits led by the toothless Hobart while searching for her father’s army. She skillfully manipulates their emotions using her Rioting powers, ensuring their cooperation by promising a reward. The bandits, initially intent on robbing her, quickly shift to aiding her after she influences their desires. Allrianne reflects on the simplicity of such men, who are easily swayed by basic incentives like money and food,…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Kelsier spends his canal journey reading a translated excerpt from the Lord Ruler’s logbook, which reveals the tyrant’s surprising humanity and self-doubt. The text portrays the Lord Ruler as a reluctant hero questioning whether he truly fits the prophecies of the Hero of Ages, troubled by Rashek’s skepticism and his own insecurities. Kelsier finds the account unsettling, as it contrasts sharply with the monstrous figure he knows—the oppressor of the Final Empire. The logbook’s tragic undertones…
    • Part Thirteen: 2014 Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Marie-Laure, now an elderly woman, being escorted by her grandson Michel through the Jardin des Plantes on a frosty March morning. Despite her blindness, she navigates the garden with her cane, pausing to examine skim ice on puddles as if it were a lens. Michel patiently guides her, and they ascend to a secluded gazebo at the top of a hedge maze, where they sit undisturbed. The serene atmosphere is punctuated by the quiet sounds of wind and the distant hum of Paris, creating a moment…
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