1132 Results with the "Fantasy" genre


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      A Nest of Mice

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter "A Nest of Mice" from *A Nest of Mice* opens with a haunting incantation, listing ingredients like bayberry, adder's fang, and owl's eye, suggesting a spell meant for both noble and sinister purposes. The narrator, Nicholina, reflects on the grimoire's promise of companionship, emphasizing the communal nature of mice who thrive together in safe, magical spaces. However, the tone shifts as the narrator's fingers gouge the parchment, revealing an obsession with death and a defiance of its…
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      The Wager

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Lou in emotional distress, comforted by Coco, who reassures her that Reid’s anger is not permanent. Coco tends to Lou’s wounds with a mixture of honey and her own blood, demonstrating her practical yet caring nature. Beau, injured and skeptical, questions their decision to wait for Reid, but Coco insists they need him for their mission to steal a ring from Chateau le Blanc. The group debates their next steps, with Beau expressing concerns about Morgane’s potential presence,…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Vin leaps into the misty night sky over Luthadel, reveling in the exhilarating freedom of Allomantic flight. Using steelpushes against coins to propel herself, she arcs through the air with a rhythm that blends raw power with unexpected grace. The cool, crisp night air contrasts sharply with the city's daytime odors, heightening her sensory experience as she recalls Kelsier's training and the enduring wonder of her Mistborn abilities. Her movements are neither gentle nor birdlike, but rather like a…
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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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      Chapter 26

      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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      Chapter 58

      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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      Chapter X

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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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