535 Results in the "Romance Novel" category


    • Saturday 24th August 2019 Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with an evocative scene featuring Morris Foster, a 78-year-old Hornsey resident and former laboratory technician, who is passionately advocating for recognition of his home’s connection to Beatles history. Morris claims that George Harrison once stayed overnight at his house in 1963 after a concert, a fact that he believes qualifies the house for an English Heritage plaque. Despite his diligent research and repeated attempts to contact English Heritage, his efforts have been ignored,…
    • 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…
    • Saturday 10th August 2019 Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin In this chapter, the narrator and Avi meet at a pub to watch a football match, marking the dwindling of their social circle to just the two of them. The narrator reveals a recent painful encounter with Jen while closing their joint bank account, which ended in a heated argument. Their conversation shifts to comparing their breakup to famous Beatles splits, reflecting the narrator’s attempt to process the emotional turmoil through cultural references. Avi’s detached yet supportive presence highlights…
    • 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…
    • Sunday 4th August 2019 Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter begins with the narrator’s restless night marked by stomach cramps and dehydration after eating blue cheese late at night. Unable to rest, he spends the early morning on the bathroom floor, where Morris, a concerned companion, wakes him abruptly. Their exchange reveals Morris’s suspicion of drug use, a stereotype often associated with musicians, which the narrator denies. Despite his illness, the narrator’s discomfort and fatigue persist, leading him to cancel a scheduled evening gig and…
    • Saturday 3rd August 2019 Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with the narrator recounting a vivid and emotionally charged dream about Jen, his ex-partner. This dream brings him an unexpected sense of happiness, the first since their breakup, and he humorously notes a peculiar remedy involving eating moldy cheese late at night to induce such dreams. This moment sets a tone of bittersweet reflection and longing, highlighting the narrator’s ongoing struggle with heartache and his desire for emotional closure through subconscious reunion. As the day…
    • Friday 2nd August 2019 Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with the protagonist meeting Kelly, a personal trainer at the gym, who immediately challenges his stated goal of simply "getting fit" and "feeling healthy." Kelly probes deeper, uncovering the emotional root behind his desire to feel strong—his recent breakup with his ex-girlfriend, Jen. Through an intense workout session and a strict meal plan emphasizing healthy fats and the avoidance of carbs and sugar, Kelly promises not just physical transformation but holistic healing, bonding…
    • Wednesday 31st July 2019 Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with the protagonist arriving at Giraffe Storage Kentish Town, where a blue-haired man silently hands over a key without acknowledgment. The protagonist assures him that it will be the last time they meet, but the man remains indifferent. Following instructions from Morris, the protagonist arrives at a new residence, knocking cautiously and eventually being greeted by a small, wary man. Their initial interaction reveals Morris’s suspicion about the protagonist’s modest belongings and…
    • Monday 29th July 2019 Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with the narrator’s experience of moving out of a boat, a process that proves more cumbersome than anticipated. Communication with Bob, who instructs leaving the keys in a code-locked box, reveals a cooling of their previously friendly relationship. Additionally, the narrator encounters bureaucratic hurdles at a storage facility, where despite renting the same unit, they must complete a new customer form. These events set a tone of transition and subtle tension, reflecting the…
    • Friday 26th July 2019 Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with the narrator returning to a storage facility, exchanging no pleasantries with a blue-haired man who hands over the keys to a rented unit. Reflecting on the sparse belongings inside, the narrator imagines the life of the owner, noting the simplicity and minimalism of the items stored. This moment of introspection leads to a practical realization: all possessions fit neatly into a large taxi, negating the need for a van. The scene sets a tone of transition and minimalism, framing the…
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