2095 Results in the "Fiction" category


    • The Woman in the Alcove Cover
      by LovelyMay The Woman in the Alcove by Anna Katherine Green is a mystery novel that follows detective Ebenezer Gryce as he investigates the complex case of a woman found murdered in a secluded alcove, uncovering secrets, deceptions, and hidden motives in the process. The story delves into themes of crime, justice, and the intricacies of human behavior, with a sharp focus on unraveling the truth behind the crime.
    • The Wolves Descend: Reid Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Reid finds himself in a desperate flight through the swamp, pursued by werewolves. He recalls Gévaudan, a village he once visited with the Chasseurs, and plans to use its river to mask his scent. Despite the rising tide and dangerous currents, he sees the water as his only escape from Blaise and the loup garou. To evade their heightened senses, he covers himself in mud, hoping to disappear completely. The tension mounts as a distant howl signals the approaching threat, forcing Reid to quicken his pace…
    • The Witchand Other Stories Cover
      by LovelyMay The Witch and Other Stories by Anton Chekhov is a collection of short stories that showcases the author's mastery in portraying the nuances of human emotions and relationships. The title story, *The Witch*, delves into themes of superstition and human folly, while the other tales explore a range of subjects, from love and loss to the absurdities of daily life, often with a mix of humor and poignant observation. Chekhov's characteristic focus on ordinary people and their inner lives makes the collection both relatable and deeply insightful.
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      The Witch

      The Witch Cover
      by LovelyMay The Witch begins on a night filled with storm and tension, with Savely Gykin and his wife Raissa trapped inside their small hut. Wind howls through the cracks, and thunder shakes the rafters, but Raissa remains undisturbed, focused on her needlework. Savely, however, lies restless, brooding and uneasy. He stares at the shadows and mutters under his breath, convinced that his wife has summoned the storm by some arcane means. Their marriage, dry and stagnant, seems to crackle with hidden bitterness, where…
    • The Wisest Course of Action: Reid Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with a tense atmosphere as Lou questions how their enemy, Morgane, discovered their camp's location. The group debates whether Morgane could have flown there or if she had been secretly observing them all along. Madame Labelle insists her protective enchantments should have prevented this, but doubts linger. Reid, lost in thought by the fire, recalls Morgane's cryptic message about "green tears" and a "pall," sensing a deeper, more ominous plan at work. Lou concludes that they must leave…
    • The Wife Upstairs (Rachel Hawkins) Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The Wife Upstairs by Rachel Hawkins is a suspenseful thriller about a woman returning home after being presumed dead, unraveling dark secrets in her husband's life. A twisty, gripping read for fans of psychological thrillers.
    • The White Pattern: Lou Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Lou and her companions, including Ansel and Gabrielle, trek through La Fôret des Yeux, searching for Etienne under a tense deadline. Lou reflects on Gabrielle’s resemblance to Reid, her half-brother, while bantering with Ansel about her potential future as La Dame des Sorcières. Their playful exchange turns serious when Ansel questions whether Lou truly wants to inherit her mother Morgane’s divine power and if she can bring herself to kill her. Lou deflects, revealing her unresolved feelings about…
    • The Well of Ascension Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin “The Well of Ascen­sion” picks up after the fall of the Lord Ruler, as Vin and Elend Ven­ture strug­gle to bring sta­bil­i­ty to Luthadel, the cap­i­tal city of the for­mer Final Empire. But the vac­u­um of pow­er left behind invites chaos, rival armies, and polit­i­cal fac­tions who all want con­trol of the city—and the pow­er it holds. As polit­i­cal intrigue grows, Vin must come…
    • The Wedding People Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The Wed­ding Peo­ple
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The Wed­ding Peo­ple is a heart­felt and wit­ty nov­el about unex­pect­ed con­nec­tion, grief, and sec­ond chances. The sto­ry fol­lows Phoebe, a woman reel­ing from per­son­al tragedy, who impul­sive­ly checks into a Con­necti­cut sea­side hotel where a wed­ding is tak­ing place. She soon finds her­self entan­gled with a group of wed­ding guests and strangers, lead­ing to a week­end filled with emo­tion­al rev­e­la­tions, sur­pris­ing friend­ships, and…
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