1132 Results with the "Fantasy" genre


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      Chapter Fifty

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Nesta, overwhelmed by guilt and grief, collapses by a mountain lake, unable to contain her anguish any longer. She relives the moment she revealed a painful truth to Feyre, her sister, and the hatred she harbored toward her father before his death. The weight of her actions and her inability to change the past consumes her, leaving her sobbing uncontrollably. When Cassian appears beside her, his presence—steady and warm—only intensifies her emotional turmoil, as she feels unworthy of his…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin A mysterious stranger emerges from the sea onto the shores of Seiiki, described as a "water ghost" in local folklore. Tané, a young woman on the eve of her Choosing Day—a pivotal moment in her life—confronts the outsider with a dagger, torn between fear and curiosity. The moonlight reveals him as a sunburned foreigner, likely abandoned by smugglers, who pleads for help to see the Warlord. Tané realizes her predicament: aiding him would expose her violation of seclusion, a sacred pre-Choosing Day…
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      Thirty-Three

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Niclays and Jannart in Brygstad Palace, stealing moments of intimacy in a room reserved for royal births. Their relationship is clandestine, as Jannart is bound by an arranged marriage, and their love violates the laws of Virtudom. The narrative hints at the tension between their private lives and public duties, especially as Jannart is a close friend of High Prince Edvart, who may turn a blind eye to their affair. The setting is rich with symbolism, from the star-painted ceiling to…
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      Sixty-Five

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Tané awakening in a salmon-colored stone room, her hands bound and the rising jewel taken from her. A shaved-head woman interrogates her about Queen Sabran's ring and the blue jewel, accusing Tané of killing a sister and consorting with a wyrm—a crime punishable by death. Tané, trained to withstand torture, remains silent but demands to speak only with Chassar uq-Ispad. The woman leaves, and Tané reflects on her dragon Nayimathun's escape, clinging to hope despite her dire…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Eshonai examining a trapped painspren in a topaz gemstone, noting its unnatural orange glow and pondering the spren's distress. Her sister Venli, who has grown increasingly confident, reveals she learned this technique from humans. Venli sits among the elders, suggesting the trapped spren could unlock warform, a controversial but potentially useful form. The elders debate the implications, with Klade noting it aligns with their rights, while Gangnah expresses frustration over the…
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      99. Not Bound

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Jasnah Kholin reflects on the recent military victory in Emul while grappling with the weight of leadership and personal vulnerabilities. Despite the coalition's success, she remains acutely aware of ongoing threats, particularly with Urithiru under enemy control. Her meticulously prepared safehouse—boasting fabrial traps, Stormlight reserves, and a Shadesmar escape route—reveals her paranoia and determination to avoid past mistakes. This physical security allows her to confront deeper frustrations…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter "Death at the Waters" follows Nicholina, a captive with a sinister agenda, as she navigates her imprisonment by a group including a princess and a huntsman. Despite being bound with poisoned ropes, Nicholina revels in the psychological torment she inflicts, particularly on the princess, whose suffering is felt vicariously by the huntsman. Nicholina's internal monologue reveals her disdain for her captors and her manipulation of gold magic, which she uses to carve cryptic messages into her own…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Lou, Reid, and their companions arriving at Cesarine’s waters, where tension is palpable. Jean Luc, gripping the helm tightly, warns of impending danger, setting a foreboding tone. Lou reflects on her complicated relationship with Reid, who remains emotionally conflicted but has shown moments of vulnerability, such as confessing she makes him feel "whole." Despite the uncertainty, Lou clings to these small gestures of connection, even as the group prepares for a perilous mission.…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Sazed, a scholar and keeper of metalminds, exhausts his final steelmind—a bracelet that stored speed—after using it to cover six weeks' worth of travel in just six days. He discards the now-useless bracelet, reflecting on the trade-off between haste and conservation. His journey brings him near Luthadel, where the landscape shifts to the familiar white aspens of the Central Dominance. Though lighter from shedding less valuable metalminds, he remains burdened by the weight of his remaining reserves and…
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      EPILOGUE

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The epilogue opens with Sazed arriving at the Conventical of Seran, having left Luthadel in quiet turmoil after Tindwyl's death and Vin's revelation about releasing something terrible at the Well of Ascension. The mists continue to kill unpredictably, adding to the sense of unease. Sazed, burdened by grief and disillusionment, seeks solace in the conventical, half-expecting confrontation from Marsh or other Inquisitors. His journey reflects his inner struggle, as he grapples with the consequences of Vin's…
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