123 Results with the "Drama" genre


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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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      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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      MONDAY JESSE

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with the narrator, Jesse, recalling a summer at fourteen when they were sent to a boot camp on a farm for troubled kids. Assigned to herding sheep, Jesse describes the animals as frustratingly dumb and unpleasant, far from the idyllic image people might imagine. While reading and marking pages in *Tropic of Cancer*, Jesse hears a scream and discovers a sheep in distress during labor. Despite no prior experience, Jesse intervenes to help deliver the lamb, successfully saving its life. The…
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      The Pact

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The Pact is a heart-wrench­ing and thought-pro­vok­ing nov­el that explores love, loss, and the unbreak­able bonds of fam­i­ly and friend­ship. The sto­ry revolves around two families—the Hartes and the Golds—who have been insep­a­ra­ble neigh­bors and best friends for years. Their teenage chil­dren, ​Chris Harte​ and ​Emi­ly Gold, grew up togeth­er and were assumed to be soul­mates. But when a shock­ing tragedy occurs—a sui­cide pact that…
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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 due to her physical dissimilarity from 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 this fantasy with is her sister Kate. The narrative quickly shifts to reveal Kate's serious health condition—she undergoes frequent dialysis due to failing kidneys, a situation where Anna plays a supportive role, keeping…
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      FRIDAY BRIAN

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with a reflection on the Greek myth of Prometheus, who defied Zeus to give fire to humanity, symbolizing hope amidst suffering. Despite being punished, Prometheus's act left humans with hope as their only weapon against life's miseries. This allegory sets the tone for the chapter, connecting firefighting—a profession built on hope—to the personal struggles of Brian Fitzgerald, a firefighter grappling with family turmoil. The narrative shifts to Brian's conversation with lawyer…
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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, culminating in an outburst where she breaks the carafe and collapses in tears. The interaction reveals Julia’s vulnerability and hints at a recurring personal betrayal, as she confides in Izzy about feeling "stupid" for falling into the same painful pattern. Izzy offers darkly…
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      WEDNESDAY JULIA

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Julia's frustration as her sister Isobel reorganizes her apartment, highlighting their contrasting personalities—Julia's rebellious past versus her current conventional life, and Isobel's creative, meticulous nature. Their tense dynamic escalates when Julia cruelly references Isobel's recent breakup, causing her sister to retreat in tears. Despite their bickering, Julia's protective instincts emerge as she comforts Isobel, revealing their deep, if complicated, bond. The sisters…
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