1132 Results with the "Fantasy" genre


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      Chapter 28

      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 28 My sisters ate breakfast with Rhys and me, Azriel gone to wherever he’d taken the Attor. Cassian had flown off to join him the moment we returned. He’d given Nesta a mocking bow, and she’d given him a vulgar gesture I hadn’t realized she knew how to make. Cassian had merely laughed, his eyes snaking over Nesta’s ice-blue gown with a predatory intent that, given her hiss of rage, he knew would set her spitting. Then he was gone, leaving my sister on the broad doorstep, her brown-gold…
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      Chapter 60

      by testsuphomeAdmin CHAPTER 60 “Velaris is secure,” Rhys said in the black hours of the night. “The wards the Cauldron took out have been remade.” We had not stopped to rest until now. For hours we’d worked, along with the rest of the city, to heal, to patch up, to hunt down answers any way we could. And now we were all again gathered, the clock chiming three in the morning. I didn’t know how Rhys was standing as he leaned against the mantel in the sitting room. I was near-limp on the couch beside Mor, both of…
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      Chapter VIII

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter VIII begins on the bustling streets of New York City on March 13, 2014, where Addie LaRue’s life takes an unexpected turn in a humble bookshop that she has frequented for years. In a space filled with scholarly individuals, bright-eyed children, and the everyday hum of people seeking solace in books, Addie becomes transfixed by Henry, a young man with an undeniable presence behind the counter. His effortless charm is revealed through a simple act—brushing his hair back—something so ordinary…
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      Chapter XII

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter XII opens in Williamsburg, New York City, on the night of June 13, 2014, as Addie and Henry make their way through the vibrant streets toward the Knitting Factory. The excitement of the evening, a celebration of Henry’s birthday, is laced with a sense of melancholy that lingers in Addie’s mind. Although the evening is surrounded by the warmth of friends Robbie and Bea, Addie cannot shake the shadow of her own curse that keeps her existence in a constant state of impermanence. As they celebrate…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 19 unfolds with Tamlin leading the protagonist through the grand halls of his manor to reveal a hidden treasure—an expansive gallery filled with meticulously preserved artwork. The moment she steps inside, an overwhelming wave of emotion washes over her, as the sheer beauty and diversity of the paintings stir something deep within. Every brushstroke, every color carefully chosen by unknown hands speaks to her soul, evoking feelings of awe, grief, and a nostalgia she cannot quite place. Tamlin…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with a vivid portrayal of Mo’s grandmother at the moment of her death, capturing a surreal blend of past and present memories. She is depicted in her kitchen one late summer night, sensing an unusual wood fire and the scent of roses, before her consciousness shifts to her younger self in Chattanooga, Tennessee. These memories unfold with poignant details: her aspirations to write a love story, the bittersweet news of winning a writing contest, and the tender experience of holding her…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Susannah grappling with the consequences of her actions, particularly her hurtful words to Laura and the damage she caused to Laura's guitar. Feeling isolated and burdened by guilt, Susannah retreats to a quiet park bench, seeking solace beneath the snow. Her physical discomfort, symbolized by a persistent splinter in her foot, mirrors her internal turmoil. As she sits alone, she anxiously wonders if Laura will reveal her misdeeds to Ruth, suspecting that both women are concerned…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin In this chapter of *The Book of Mo 17*, Mo grapples with feelings of helplessness and guilt following the death of Ms. Hand. He reflects on the futility of his attempts to intervene in the unfolding events and the pervasive influence of Malo Mogge, who seems to wield unchecked power. Mo’s frustration is compounded by his conflicted emotions towards Thomas and Susannah, and his desire to find guidance from Mr. Anabin. However, his hesitation leads him to abandon the plan to petition, opting instead to…
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      Chapter Two

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with a vivid portrayal of a morning overshadowed by the unsettling presence of crows, symbolizing an ominous atmosphere that permeates the household. The narrator, Leighton, observes the birds as a metaphor for the tension that lingers with the return of a troubled figure in her life. This return disrupts the fragile normalcy she strives to maintain, especially as she prepares for school, hoping to keep peace despite the underlying turmoil. Leighton’s relationship with her family…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin In the opening of Chapter Thirty-Four, the narrator confronts a poignant moment of denial and acceptance. Upon descending the stairs, they initially avoid noticing the restored window and the vase placed neatly on the coffee table, symbols of a return to normalcy that feel unsettling. Despite the rain, the narrator takes deliberate action to discard the shattered remnants of the vase, an act that signifies letting go of the past and an attempt to move forward amidst emotional turmoil. This sets a tone of…
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