1132 Results with the "Fantasy" genre


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      The Chasm

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Reid and Beau find themselves navigating eerily empty streets after a fierce battle with witches, who have mysteriously withdrawn. Despite Beau's injuries and reluctance, Reid insists on pressing forward to locate their allies or regroup. The duo notes the unsettling absence of both civilians and enemies, hinting at a larger, unseen threat. Their tension is palpable as they argue over strategy, with Reid determined to act while Beau struggles to keep up, his sarcasm underscoring the dire situation. As…
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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 The Assas­sin and the Desert is the sec­ond novel­la in Sarah J. Maas’s Throne of Glass pre­quel series, chron­i­cling the ear­ly adven­tures of Celae­na Sar­doth­ien before the events of Throne of Glass. After being pun­ished by the King of the Assas­sins for defi­ance, Celae­na Sar­doth­ien is sent to the Red Desert to train with the Silent Assas­sins. There, she must earn their trust and…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Reid finds temporary refuge in a cramped, musty cabin aboard a ship, where he attempts to distract himself from his turmoil by focusing on mundane tasks like preparing a meager meal. Despite his efforts, his physical hunger remains unsatisfied, mirroring his emotional unrest. His thoughts spiral back to a woman he both resents and desires, haunted by her accusations of his involvement with witches and murder. The internal conflict is palpable as he grapples with guilt, self-loathing, and an unshakable…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter follows Reid Diggory, a determined and angry Chasseur captain, as he races through a misty northern forest, driven by fragmented memories and a burning desire to reclaim his stolen knife, Balisarda. He recalls a past mission under Captain Blanchart, who suspected melusines in the area, and dismisses the claims of a freckled witch who insists she is his wife. Reid’s thoughts are chaotic, filled with images of bloodstained snow, lavender hair, and a demonic tree that consumed his weapon. His…
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      Six

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Queen Sabran of Inys hosting an intimate supper in her Privy Chamber, attended by her ladies-in-waiting, including Ead Duryan and Linora. Ead, an outsider with hidden allegiances to the Priory, feels uneasy, as if her secrets are palpable to the court. The conversation centers on a miniature portrait of Prince Aubrecht Lievelyn, a potential suitor for Sabran. The queen and her ladies critique his appearance, with Roslain Crest, the Chief Gentlewoman, advocating for giving the prince…
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      PROLOGUE

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The prologue opens with Lord Tresting observing his skaa workers toiling under an ash-filled sky, a common occurrence in the Final Empire. Tresting, dressed in fine attire from Luthadel, expresses disdain for the skaa's sluggishness, attributing it to their inherent laziness. His guest, a high-ranking obligator with intricate facial tattoos, notes that Tresting's skaa are more diligent than their urban counterparts. The conversation reveals the brutal efficiency of Tresting's control, including executions…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Prince of Thorns intro­duces ​Jorg Ancrath, a thir­teen-year-old prince turned ruth­less war­lord, in a bru­tal, post-apoc­a­lyp­tic medieval world. After wit­ness­ing the mur­der of his moth­er and broth­er, Jorg aban­dons his roy­al life to lead a band of out­laws, embrac­ing vio­lence and cun­ning as his weapons. With a blade in his hand and vengeance in his heart, Jorg cuts a bloody path across the ​Bro­ken Empire,…
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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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      Our Story

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Lou awakening in a disoriented state, feeling the lingering effects of poison and the cold hardness of stone beneath her. She gradually realizes that Jean Luc has betrayed them, leading to their imprisonment with the looming threat of execution at sunset. Panic sets in as she searches for Reid and Beau, discovering Reid unconscious beside her in a wooden-barred cage. The setting is not a dungeon but the council room of Chasseur Tower, now adorned with their portraits, adding to the…
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