1132 Results with the "Fantasy" genre


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      Chapter Eight

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Nesta, determined to escape her confinement, attempts to descend ten thousand steep, spiraling steps from the House of Wind to the city below, seeking solace in alcohol. Despite her High Fae strength, the physical toll is immense—dizziness, exhaustion, and nausea overwhelm her as she counts each step. The oppressive, endless stairwell mirrors her inner turmoil, and her father’s haunting final words resurface, a painful reminder of her past failures and losses. After just one hundred steps, her body…
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      Chapter Forty

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with a rain-soaked Velaris, where Nesta accompanies Cassian to a centuries-old blacksmith's shop on the city's outskirts. Despite the inclement weather, Nesta remains composed, her calm demeanor contrasting with the harsh conditions. Cassian, a regular patron of the shop, brings her to learn about blade-making, as Illyrian blacksmiths would not welcome a female apprentice. The blacksmith, a skilled but gruff High Fae, initially hesitates but eventually agrees to demonstrate the process…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Nesta Archeron fighting desperately to hold off Bellius, a formidable opponent, as dawn approaches. Though exhausted and battered, she takes solace in knowing her friends Emerie and Gwyn have survived the brutal "Breaking" trial. Nesta's power remains temporarily suppressed, leaving her to rely solely on her combat skills. Bellius attacks relentlessly, fueled by irrational hatred, while a violent storm obscures the battlefield. Despite her fatigue, Nesta dodges and blocks his…
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      Twenty-Three

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Lord Arteloth Beck endures a grueling journey through the icy Spindles, battling extreme cold and physical exhaustion. Haunted by grief for his lost companion Kit, he focuses on survival, skinning a mountain ewe and building a fire in a cave. Despite his fear of attracting wyrms, he finds solace in the routine of sustenance and shelter. His hands, raw and red, serve as a grim reminder of his deteriorating condition, while an unexplained rash fuels his anxiety about an uncertain fate. Loth follows the…
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      Fifty-Five

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Ead and Margret arrive in Caliburn-on-Sea aboard the *Flower of Ascalon* and journey across the snow-covered Leas toward Serinhall, the ancestral home of the Beck family. The landscape is blanketed in winter stillness, with frozen fields and no laborers in sight. Margret, warmly greeted by the locals, reflects on her potential as Countess of Goldenbirch, a title she might have held had she been the elder child. The duo passes the ruins of Goldenbirch, a pilgrimage site tied to Galian Berethnet, before…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Venli observing her mother, Jaxlim, struggling to remember the songs she once recited flawlessly. Venli, who is experimenting with human writing systems, is deeply unsettled by her mother’s lapses, which hint at a deeper decline. Jaxlim dismisses her forgetfulness as fatigue from the stress of recent events, particularly the arrival of humans in their city. Venli helps her mother to bed, noting how Jaxlim’s physical strength contrasts with her growing fragility, a troubling…
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      81. Trapped

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Eshonai reflecting on her return to warform after a long period in workform, acknowledging its familiar yet aggressive nature. She reunites with her friends Thude and Rlain, who share mixed feelings about the form—Thude embraces its vitality, while Rlain finds the rhythms unsettling. The trio explores the Shattered Plains, leaping across chasms with effortless strength, their warforms granting them heightened physical capabilities. Eshonai marvels at the landscape, drawing…
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      110. Reborn

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with a vivid depiction of Kaladin Stormblessed’s rebirth amidst a black storm, where he emerges as a beacon of light. Surrounded by windspren, he commands them to find his falling father, Lirin, who is still alive. Kaladin’s powers surge as Syl, his spren, rejoices, and windspren form protective gauntlets around him. The tension builds as he races against time to save Lirin, the ground rapidly approaching. The scene captures Kaladin’s determination and the transformative power of…
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      The Final Verse

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter "The Final Verse" depicts Lou's harrowing confrontation with Nicholina amidst the aftermath of Ansel's death. Paralyzed by grief, Lou remains crouched over Ansel's body while Nicholina taunts her, relishing their shared pain. Flashbacks reveal Ansel's vulnerability—his joy at receiving his first birthday present and his desire to prove his worth beyond being a liability. These memories amplify Lou's anguish as she grapples with the senseless loss of someone so kind, contrasting sharply with…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Reid observing the aftermath of a chaotic battle, where Lou clings to her mother while others navigate the emotional and physical wreckage. Coco and blood witches construct a vine bridge, allowing survivors like Célie and her companions to cross. Some witches show deference, while others, like a distraught Dame Blanche, react violently, forcing Jean Luc to intervene. The Oracle’s Hand, Elvire, prepares to depart with the dead, hinting at unresolved tensions and future encounters.…
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