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    • FIFTH STORY. The Little Robber Maiden Cover
      by LovelyMay In the dark wood, little Gerda's carriage, shining brightly, attracts robbers who believe it to be gold. They seize the carriage, rough up the servants, and captivate Gerda. The robbers, led by an old, bearded woman, contemplate killing Gerda until her plans are thwarted by her own wild daughter, the Little Robber Maiden, who decides Gerda will be her new plaything. The Little Robber Maiden, characterized by her dark eyes and untamable spirit, claims Gerda's belongings and demands her company, protecting…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Epigraph: On July 29, 1714, in the quiet village of Villon-sur-Sarthe, France, Adeline embarks on an urgent journey that marks the beginning of her departure from the life she has always known. The sun dips below the horizon as the landscape of the countryside begins to fade into shadows, mirroring the shift in Adeline's own fate. Her hurried escape from a distant wedding celebration leads her into the depths of the woods, her steps propelled by fear and the need to escape something intangible, something…
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      Chapter XVII

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter XVII immerses Addie in the vibrant pulse of New York City, where every corner offers an adventure, and every street is a potential discovery. The city's vastness is what draws her in, with its endless opportunities to absorb different cultures, foods, and experiences—each day bringing a new slice of life to savor. What captures her most, though, is the city's dynamic transformation, always in motion, constantly reshuffling its scenery, and offering up new nooks to explore. As the sun peeks…
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      Chapter XVI

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter XVI takes place in Le Mans, France, on July 31, 1714, marking a significant chapter in Addie’s journey as she revisits a city that was once familiar to her. It’s been more than a decade since her last visit, and this time, she returns not as a hopeful young woman, but as someone bound by a curse that has altered the very fabric of her existence. The absence of her father’s comforting presence amplifies the weight of her solitude, and she finds herself stepping into a version of Le Mans that…
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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 XV

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter XV unfolds in New York City on the evening of March 18, 2014, where Henry and Addie embark on an extraordinary journey with an unassuming yet powerful object—the Artifact. This seemingly ordinary item, with hidden mystical properties, initiates an adventure that will test their limits and transform their understanding of themselves and the world around them. Their quest begins with a symbolic offering—rubber bands of various colors, each representing a different stage of their shared odyssey.…
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      Chapter XV

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter XV begins on the tranquil and snow-covered landscape of The Cotswolds, England, on the eve of the 20th century. Addie, seeking peace in the isolation of a remote cottage, finds solace in the quiet stillness that envelops her. Unlike her previous years filled with the lively festivities of London, Paris, Edinburgh, and Amsterdam, this winter night in the Cotswolds represents a rare moment of solitude. Though the cottage is not truly hers by ownership, it has become a temporary sanctuary—a place…
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      Chapter XIX

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter XIX begins in the dimming light of March 18, 2014, as Henry and Addie wrap up their day at an art exhibit in New York City. The final stop in their exploration leads them into an extraordinary space defined by transparent plexiglass walls, a unique exhibit that feels more like an artistic experience than just an art gallery. The space, almost like a library’s book stacks but without any books, brings them to a central concept encapsulated by the overhead sign: “YOU ARE THE ART.” The…
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      Chapter XIV

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter XIV begins on July 30, 1714, marking a pivotal moment in Addie LaRue's life as she leaves behind her quaint village of Villon-sur-Sarthe in France, stepping into the unknown. For the first time in years, she embarks on a journey that will carry her beyond the familiar landscapes of her childhood, into the bustling city of Le Mans, a walled city far removed from the security of her known world. This is not just a physical journey, but also one that will test her very existence, forcing her to…
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      Chapter XIV

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter XIV opens on a hot and sticky July 4, 2014, in the heart of New York City, where Addie and Henry find themselves among a group of friends on the rooftop of Robbie's building, looking out over the skyline as they prepare to watch the annual fireworks display. The air is thick with the intensity of the summer heat, and the energy of the evening seems to be draining away as the warmth saps everyone's enthusiasm. The usual excitement of the fireworks seems muted against the backdrop of this sweltering…
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