214 Results in the "Young Adult" category


    • 17. Crossing the Threshold Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Crossing the Threshold takes a profound turn in 1960 as Kya, the solitary young woman of the marsh, faces a moment of crisis. When Jumpin’ informs her that Social Services has been inquiring about her, Kya is overwhelmed by the fear of being separated from the only world she knows. The authorities’ questions about her father, her education, and her frequent visits to Jumpin’s wharf shake her to the core. Living in isolation for so long, she is suddenly confronted with the very real possibility of…
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      Dizzy

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Dizzy sat at the breakfast table, the warm, sweet taste of lavender butter on gingerbread offering a fleeting comfort. She felt a deep sense of gratitude for her survival after a life-altering encounter the day before, where an angel seemingly saved her from a dangerous fate. As she processed the surreal events, her mother, Chef Mom, entered the room with her usual cheerful demeanor. Dizzy, caught in the moment, declared that she never wanted to die, her words tumbling out without premeditation. Her mother…
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      Wynton

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Wynton stands at the edge of a revelation he has long buried within himself, knowing that once spoken, it cannot be taken back. He hesitates, unwilling to shatter the fragile sense of normalcy he has managed to hold onto, so instead, he veers into the past. Rather than confronting the painful truth directly, he chooses to tell the stories of his ancestors, drawing upon the lives of those who came before to illuminate something far more significant than mere history. The room is quiet as he speaks, his…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin In Chapter Seventy-Two, tension escalates rapidly as the protagonist, urged by their mother, confronts a perilous situation involving Leighton, who is still holding a gun and appears trapped without his keys. The urgency to escape is complicated by the presence of smoke and fire originating from the protagonist’s room, threatening the safety of the girls, Campbell and Juniper. The scene conveys a sense of exhaustion and disbelief as the protagonist crawls upstairs, symbolizing the overwhelming pressure…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter plunges Nesta into a harrowing underwater struggle against a kelpie, evoking traumatic memories of her past encounter with the Cauldron. Disoriented in the frigid darkness, she initially panics but quickly recalls her weapons and magic. Despite the kelpie’s relentless grip, Nesta fights back with her dagger, severing its hold on her leg. The creature retaliates, pinning her to the silty bottom and assaulting her with a grotesque kiss that forces air into her lungs—a cruel act meant to…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Nesta and Emerie continue their perilous journey through the Illyrian wilderness, searching for their missing companion, Gwyn. Emerie recounts her near-fatal encounter with hostile males, while Nesta shares her own harrowing experiences. The pair moves cautiously, encountering scattered warriors and evidence of violent clashes. Their hope wanes as they find no trace of Gwyn, only the grim possibility of discovering her body. As night falls, they take refuge in a cave, huddling for warmth and taking turns…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with tension as Jameson Hawthorne reacts to Avery Grambs' removal from the Game by the Factotum, Rohan. Zella claims ownership of Avery's key, citing her status as the attacked party, while Jameson demands answers about Avery's whereabouts. Rohan dismisses their arguments, announcing the Game will restart with the striking of a bell, hinting at a new challenge involving heights. Jameson remains wary of Rohan's motives, sensing deception beneath his composed demeanor. Jameson shifts…
    • Chapter 10: The Fault in Our Stars: Embracing Preparation and Anticipation Cover
      by Denzelle Chapter Ten of The Fault in Our Stars masterfully blends humor, tension, and introspection as Hazel Grace, her mother, and Augustus focus on their preparation for the highly anticipated trip to Amsterdam. The chapter opens with the mundane yet relatable task of packing, where Hazel and her mother engage in a humorous argument about how to share a single suitcase. This lighthearted moment underscores the practical challenges of travel, which feel amplified in the context of Hazel’s illness, adding both…
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      Miles

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Miles wakes up to the cold, gray light of early morning, surrounded by the quiet stillness of the vineyard. His body aches from the uncomfortable position he had slept in, and the emptiness of the place only deepens his sense of disillusionment. He had waited all night, desperately hoping to find the rainbow-haired girl again, to reclaim the fleeting feeling of connection that had once been so palpable between them. But as the sun rises and the silence deepens, Miles realizes that she is gone, leaving him…
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      Miles

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Miles walked into his father’s house, his heart heavy with the uncertainty of what lay ahead. The house felt strangely familiar, yet distant, and the air was thick with tension. His father, a towering figure in his life, sat on the familiar yellow couch with Sandro, the family dog, at his side. It was as if his father had been waiting for this very moment—waiting for Miles to arrive. The soft sound of jazz music played in the background, creating an almost nostalgic ambiance, but the silence between…
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