1132 Results with the "Fantasy" genre


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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with a foreboding epigraph hinting at the dual nature of power—its potential to save or destroy the world. This sets the tone for Kelsier's return to Luthadel, the oppressive capital of the Lord Ruler's empire. The city is depicted as a grim, ash-covered landscape where uniformity and conformity reign, with only the towering keeps of the high nobility breaking the monotony. Kelsier observes the bleak surroundings, noting the relentless labor of the skaa, the oppressed underclass, as…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin A Dark­er Shade of Mag­ic intro­duces a spell­bind­ing mul­ti­verse where four par­al­lel Lon­dons exist, each with vary­ing degrees of mag­ic: ​Grey Lon­don: Dull, mag­ic-starved, and ruled by mad King George III. ​Red Lon­don: Thriv­ing with mag­ic, ruled by the Maresh dynasty. ​White Lon­don: A bru­tal, mag­ic-hoard­ing waste­land ruled by the ruth­less ​Antari​ twins. ​Dead Lon­don: A for­bid­den, life­less ruin. Enter ​Kell, one of the last…
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      The Elderbush

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      by LovelyMay The Elderbush blooms into a tale of memory and imagination as a young boy, chilled and damp, is tucked into bed with a steaming cup of elderflower tea. His mother, ever thoughtful, brings warmth not just through the tea but by inviting a neighbor—an old man fond of spinning stories—to sit with them. Their conversation about fairy tales becomes the seed for something enchanting. The old man insists that stories cannot be forced; they arrive naturally, demanding to be shared. As the steam rises from the…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 20 Rhysand winnowed us into a wood that was older, more aware, than any place I’d been. The gnarled beech trees were tightly woven together, splattered and draped so thoroughly with moss and lichen that it was nearly impossible to see the bark beneath. “Where are we?” I breathed, hardly daring to whisper. Rhys kept his hands within casual reach of his weapons. “In the heart of Prythian, there is a large, empty territory that divides the North and South. At the center of it is our sacred…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin CHAPTER 52 There was a deep, sunken tub in the floor of the mountain cabin—large enough to accommodate Illyrian wings. I filled it with water near-scalding, not caring how the magic of this house operated, only that it worked. Hissing and wincing, I climbed in. Three days without a bath and I could have wept at the warmth and cleanliness of it. No matter that I’d once gone weeks without one—not when drawing hot water for it in my family’s cottage had been more trouble than it was worth. Not when…
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      Chapter XV

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter XV opens with Addie LaRue experiencing a sharp contrast to the bustling, energetic atmosphere she has become accustomed to. Alone in her spacious New York City apartment, she feels the weight of James’s absence—a presence that had unknowingly filled every corner of the space. The memory of a simple, intimate evening spent with him, where they made grilled cheese and shared unspoken comfort, now feels distant and unreachable. The stark silence of the apartment, accompanied by the view of a muted…
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      Chapter IV

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter IV opens in the lively atmosphere of The Last Word, a bar tucked in a corner of New York City, on an unforgettable day in March 2014. Addie lounges casually, her gaze drifting between Henry and the other patrons, observing their interactions with a quiet, reflective air. This chapter subtly highlights the complexities of being an observer in the world, as Addie contemplates the curious way in which things—or people—become more visible once they are brought into focus, much like how one might…
    • Chapter 11: A Deceptive Escape and a New Understanding Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin In Chapter 11, Feyre’s heart pounded as she wrapped herself in layers of clothing, stuffing a stolen knife into the folds of her coat. A sharp chill clung to the air, but it did nothing to dull the overwhelming mix of fear and excitement coursing through her veins. Her father had come for her. He had somehow found his way past the magic and the danger of Prythian’s lands. Though she had doubted him before, seeing his familiar figure outside the manor rekindled a long-buried hope. She moved quickly,…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin In Chapter 43, Feyre, the protagonist, finds herself standing on the threshold of her final trial in Amarantha's cruel and twisted game. She is dressed in her old, worn-out tunic and pants, an image that starkly contrasts with the lavishness of the surroundings, yet speaks volumes about her emotional state. The tension in the air is thick as Feyre is escorted to the throne room to face what will become the most harrowing challenge of her life. Contrary to her expectations, Feyre is not met with mockery or…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin In this chapter of *The Book of Thomas*, Thomas reflects on his long, transformative existence shaped by the enigmatic Malo Mogge, who once cursed him into the form of a star-nosed mole for eight years. Despite the torment, Thomas’s return to human form rekindled a complex mixture of gratitude and hatred within him. He now prefers his human shape, as it fuels the hatred that sustains him, unlike his previous animal forms, which distracted him with sensation. Thomas contrasts himself with Bogomil, whose…
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