28 Results with the "Drama" genre
Adventure Fiction (1104)
Biography (410)
Business & Finance (1)
Children's Literature (124)
Comics (6)
Culture (51)
Dystopian (16)
Fable (86)
Fantasy (1109)
Fantasy (202)
Fiction (978)
Finance (16)
Gothic Fiction (12)
Historical Fiction (613)
History (122)
Horror (55)
Lifestyle (36)
Literary (404)
Literary Fiction (168)
Memoir (183)
Mystery (333)
Non-fiction (97)
Novel (549)
Paranormal Fiction (96)
Philosophical (180)
Philosophy (45)
Poetry (249)
Political Fiction (11)
Politics (41)
Practical (32)
Psychological Thriller (107)
Relationship (5)
Romance Novel (712)
Romantic Melodrama (14)
Satire (91)
Science (55)
Science Fiction (322)
Self-help (64)
Society (65)
Society (2)
Spiritual Growth (1)
story (2)
Thriller (675)
True Crime (55)
view (11)
Women's Fiction (1)
Young Adult (221)
-
Chapter
ACT THE FIRST.
"Act the First" begins with a clash of values, setting the tone for a story built on contrasts, deception, and social satire. Mrs. Hardcastle complains bitterly about life in the countryside, longing for the style and liveliness of London, which she believes is essential for refinement and sophistication. Her husband, Mr. Hardcastle, disagrees entirely, preferring the quiet dignity of tradition and rural life. The difference in their perspectives frames their marriage as one of opposing tastes, which adds…-
29.1 K • Ongoing
-
-
Chapter
Riders to the Sea
Riders to the Sea opens with an atmosphere thick with silence and tension, as two sisters sit in a modest cottage, clutching hope and fear in equal measure. The sea has long been both a provider and a taker in their lives, and now it looms as an invisible antagonist once again. They are waiting for certainty, a final sign regarding the fate of their brother Michael, who was lost to the waves like so many men before him. The priest has sent clothing from Donegal, found on an unidentified body, and the…-
8.7 K • Ongoing
-
-
Scene I of Act II opens in the Great Chamber at Holyrood, where Queen Mary and Mary Seyton speak under a veil of tension. The Queen, though composed, seems burdened by whispers and unresolved suspicion. She questions Mary Seyton about a possible breach of propriety—something seen or overheard that might reflect poorly on the court. Mary’s reluctance to confirm or deny deepens the Queen’s unease, not because of the court’s gossip, but because of what such secrets might reveal about herself. The…-
37.0 K • Ongoing
-
-
Chapter
ACT THE SECOND.
"Act the Second" unfolds a delightful mix of confusion, comedy, and character revelation, with misunderstandings driving the plot deeper into theatrical mischief. Hardcastle’s efforts to coach his servants on how to act in the presence of gentlemen showcase his attempt to maintain social order. However, their bungled attempts at elegance and clumsy behavior set the stage for comic failure. When Marlow and Hastings arrive, they continue under the mistaken belief that they’ve arrived at an inn.…-
29.1 K • Ongoing
-
-
Chapter
ACT I — Ivanoff
ACT I - Ivanoff begins beneath the slow-burning light of evening, where silence stretches over the estate like a veil, broken only by the voices of those tangled in their own unspoken battles. Ivanoff, once spirited and impassioned, now finds himself hollowed out by a restlessness he cannot name. His disconnection from Anna, once deeply loved, reveals itself not through cruelty but through absence—he avoids her presence as if proximity exposes the guilt he no longer wants to confront. Anna, weakened by…-
14.6 K • Ongoing
-
-
Chapter
ACT III. — Chastelard
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…-
37.0 K • Ongoing
-
-
Chapter
ACT THE THIRD.
"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…-
29.1 K • Ongoing
-
-
Chapter
ACT II — Ivanoff
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…-
14.6 K • Ongoing
-
-
Act IV opens in a place burdened by authority and shadowed by emotional tension, as Queen Mary of Scots navigates the agonizing weight of leadership. With St. Andrew's echoing silence behind her and a restless court observing every motion, she finds herself pulled between public expectation and private longing. The memory of Chastelard lingers not only as a scandal but as a living wound she cannot conceal. Her desire to show mercy battles with the political risks attached to compassion. The Queen’s…
-
37.0 K • Ongoing
-
-
Chapter
ACT THE FOURTH.
"Act The Fourth" deepens the tension and multiplies the confusion that has been cleverly building throughout the play. With the unexpected arrival of Sir Charles on the horizon, Hastings becomes increasingly anxious and urges Miss Neville to proceed with their secret escape. The pair fears that once Sir Charles arrives, their elopement will no longer be possible. To protect her jewelry, Hastings convinces Marlow to entrust it to the landlady—who is, of course, Mrs. Hardcastle in disguise. They believe…-
29.1 K • Ongoing
-
- 1 2 3 Next
