123 Results with the "Drama" genre


    • ACT III. — Chastelard Cover
      by LovelyMay Act III begins in the intimate quiet of Queen Mary’s chamber, where the presence of Chastelard hidden nearby turns the stillness into a crucible of suspense. His arrival was not by invitation but by his own reckless devotion, slipping into forbidden territory with a heart that chooses love over safety. Mary Beaton, loyal and troubled, confronts him with the danger he invites. She urges him to flee while there’s time, yet he refuses. His words draw imagery from myth, equating his desire to that of men…
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      TUESDAY ANNA

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter introduces Anna, a teenager who often fantasizes about belonging to a different family, feeling like an outsider among her parents and siblings. She humorously imagines her "real" parents whisking her away to a luxurious life, yet admits the first person she'd share the news with is her sister Kate. The narrative quickly shifts to reveal Kate's serious health condition—she undergoes frequent dialysis due to kidney failure. Anna describes the mundane yet intimate moments during Kate's…
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      FRIDAY CAMPBELL

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Campbell Alexander arrives at Providence Hospital with his service dog, Judge, only to be confronted by a hostile security officer who denies them entry. Despite claiming Judge is CPR-certified for his irregular heartbeat, Campbell faces resistance. He seeks out Dr. Peter Bergen, chairman of the medical ethics board, to obtain Anna Fitzgerald's medical records, but Bergen insists the ethics committee has only reviewed her sister Kate's case. Campbell presses the issue, highlighting Anna's numerous hospital…
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      WEDNESDAY JULIA

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Julia returning from an early morning run, visibly agitated. Her sister Izzy questions her unusual behavior, hinting at deeper emotional turmoil. Julia’s frustration escalates when her coffee maker fails, triggering an outburst that reveals her underlying distress. Through tearful confessions, it becomes clear Julia is grappling with repeated personal betrayals, likely from a romantic partner. Izzy offers darkly humorous support, underscoring their close bond and Julia’s cyclical…
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      ACT THE THIRD.

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      by LovelyMay "Act the Third" expands the humorous deception while deepening the character dynamics and misunderstandings. Marlow, caught between his polished manners and the false belief that he's staying at an inn, continues to behave in ways that confound Mr. Hardcastle. What was expected to be a respectful courtship becomes a sequence of comic missteps. Hardcastle, who had been assured by Sir Charles that Marlow was reserved and mannerly, is appalled by the young man’s informal behavior. Each interaction convinces…
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      WEDNESDAY SARA

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens in a hair salon where three pregnant women, including the narrator Sara, discuss baby names in a lighthearted exchange. One woman considers unconventional names like "Sleet," while Sara reveals she is expecting her third child—a girl. Though the conversation is casual, Sara's internal monologue reveals deeper stakes: this baby was genetically engineered to be a perfect match for her three-year-old daughter, Kate, who suffers from aggressive leukemia. Sara reflects on her inability to…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Anna, a ten-year-old girl, asking her parents, Brian and Sara, for $614.96 to buy hockey goalie equipment after revealing she has secretly been practicing with a boys' team. Initially skeptical, her parents are surprised to learn she has been invited to join the team as their first female player. Anna's passion for hockey and her natural talent become apparent, but the cost of the gear sparks a family discussion about finances and the unexpected discovery of their daughter's hidden…
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      THURSDAY JESSE

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Jesse stepping out into the rain, immediately drenched as they begin walking through familiar surroundings, including an elementary school and intersections. The intensity of the downpour prompts Jesse to break into a run, pushing their physical limits until exhaustion forces them to collapse on a high school soccer field. This opening scene sets a tone of restlessness and desperation, with the rain serving as both a literal and metaphorical backdrop to Jesse's inner turmoil. As…
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      by LovelyMay ACT II - Ivanoff begins in Lebedieff’s richly adorned drawing-room, where elegance serves as a thin veil over emotional disquiet. The room is filled with guests, each representing a layer of society, from idle gossips to quietly suffering hosts. Zinaida presides with strained enthusiasm, offering smiles while managing the chaos of both a birthday and the realities behind closed doors. The guests engage in surface-level chatter that slowly evolves into pointed exchanges about money, respectability, and…
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      THURSDAY SARA

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with a tender yet tense scene as Kate, an eight-year-old girl in remission from a serious illness, prepares for her birthday party. Her mother observes her changing outfits, noting her childlike indecision and a concerning bruise on her thigh. The mother's anxiety is palpable as she recalls Kate's five years of remission, where every minor complaint or injury triggered fears of relapse. The birthday party unfolds with joy—Kate receives a goldfish named Hercules, a symbol of normalcy and…
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