1132 Results with the "Fantasy" genre


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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Sazed reading a metal inscription by Kwaan, an ancient Terris scholar, who expresses fear about Alendi's potential return from the Well of Ascension. Kwaan believes Alendi, once thought to be the Hero of Ages, has become ruthless and dangerous. Sazed and Tindwyl discuss how this aligns with the logbook's account of Alendi's rise to power and his eventual journey to the Well, which Kwaan later opposed. The tension between Kwaan's initial support and subsequent betrayal of Alendi forms…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with a reflective passage about Kwaan, an unlikely Terris prophet who discovered the Hero of Terris prophecy. Unlike other solemn philosophers, Kwaan was unconventional, studying whimsical topics like whether trees could think. The narrator muses on the irony of such a man uncovering a world-changing prophecy, setting a tone of fate and unpredictability that contrasts with the chapter’s later events. The narrative shifts to Kelsier, a Mistborn, as he surveils Keep Tekiel under the…
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      The Shadow

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      by LovelyMay The Shadow introduces a tale where intellect meets illusion, unraveling a dark parable about identity and power. The learned man, drawn to warmer lands for the sake of health and change, soon discovers that brilliance of mind does not protect against the searing heat or the unfamiliar ways of the south. His days become still, lived behind curtains and cool interiors, while the city blooms with life as the sun sets. Curious music and flickering lights across the street whisper of enchantments just beyond…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 26 The Attor had vanished in the moments after Amarantha died, suspected to have fled for the King of Hybern. And if it was here, in the mortal lands— I went pliant in its arms, buying a wisp of time to scan for something, anything to use against it. “Good,” it hissed in my ear. “Now tell me—” Night exploded around us. The Attor screamed—screamed—as that darkness swallowed us, and I was wrenched from its spindly, hard arms, its nails slicing into my leather. I collided…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin CHAPTER 58 We immediately returned to Velaris, not trusting the queens to go long without noticing the Book’s absence, especially if the vague mention of the sixth alluded to further foul play amongst them. Amren had the second half within minutes, not even bothering to ask about the meeting before she vanished into the dining room of the town house and shut the doors behind her. So we waited.And waited.Two days passed.Amren still hadn’t cracked the code.Rhys and Mor left in the early afternoon to…
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      Chapter VI

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter VI immerses the reader in the reflective and solitary world of Addie LaRue, who awakens on a cold New York City morning on a rooftop. The crisp, biting air of dawn contrasts sharply with the calm solitude she sought the night before, seeking refuge from the pressures of her cursed existence. Addie’s mind, still clouded by the remnants of the night, begins to sharpen as she becomes aware of Sam’s gentle presence, a contrast to the loneliness she so often faces. Sam, with her untamed golden curls…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter X begins on May 15, 2014, in the heart of New York City, where Addie, feeling a deep sense of longing, decides to bring an ancient tabby cat home from the bookstore where Henry works. This seemingly small act, bringing the cat named Book into Henry's narrow Brooklyn apartment, marks a subtle yet profound step toward deepening the connection between Addie and Henry. By adopting the cat, Addie hopes to fill the emptiness she often feels and perhaps even to bring a moment of comfort and joy into…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 17 plunges the protagonist into a night marred by terror, both within her dreams and in the waking world. Startled awake by the remnants of a nightmare, she is drawn from her bed by the sound of screams echoing through the manor. Following the commotion, she stumbles upon a grim scene—Tamlin carrying an injured faerie into the estate, his usually composed demeanor replaced with urgency and despair. The injured faerie, his blue skin glistening faintly under the dim light, presents a horrifying…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Laura’s quiet return home, skillfully avoiding creaky stairs and pausing outside her mother Ruth’s bedroom. Despite the comfort of familiar scents and surroundings, Laura feels a deep homesickness, underscored by the absence of any celebratory acknowledgment for her return from death. She contemplates the unsettling idea of manipulating minds to improve the world, reflecting on the ethical ambiguities of such power and its potential to reshape reality according to one’s…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Susannah and Laura washing glitter off their faces late at night, reflecting on their father’s recent visit and the complex family dynamics it stirred. Ruth, their sister, appeared conflicted but engaged with their father during their time together. Susannah and Laura discuss the possibility of their parents reconciling, ultimately deeming it unlikely given Ruth’s independence and dating life. Their conversation touches on past childhood fantasies of their father’s return,…
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