1132 Results with the "Fantasy" genre


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      Chapter 15

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with a tense confrontation between the protagonist and four naga—nightmarish, serpentine creatures with humanoid features and deadly talons. These beings, known for tormenting mortals, fixate on both the protagonist and the captured Suriel, viewing them as prey. As the naga taunt and advance, the protagonist calculates her limited options, armed with only a bow and nine arrows. The scene crackles with danger as she backs away, her trembling arm drawing the bowstring while the creatures…
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      Chapter 11

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with the protagonist hastily preparing to escape, layering clothes and hiding a stolen knife in her boot. Her father has unexpectedly arrived to rescue her from Tamlin’s estate, sparking hope for a new life far away. Despite her father’s physical limitations, she is moved by his effort and imagines possibilities like a hidden ship or sold cottage to facilitate their escape. The tension builds as she surveys the grounds, noting the silent house and her father waiting by the hedge,…
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      Chapter 12

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with the protagonist, Feyre, unsettled by a nightmare and unable to sleep. She wanders the dark halls of the manor, mapping exits and hiding places with rudimentary symbols, as her limited literacy prevents her from writing detailed notes. Her actions reflect her survival instincts and lingering distrust of her faerie surroundings, despite her growing familiarity with the estate. The dim lighting and absence of servants amplify her isolation, though she briefly considers returning to…
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      Chapter 16

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with the protagonist enjoying a rare moment of relaxation as Alis, her faerie attendant, brushes her hair by the fireplace. The soothing atmosphere is underscored by the indulgence of molten chocolate, a small luxury in her otherwise tense existence. However, the tranquility is short-lived as the protagonist's thoughts turn to the looming threat of war between the faerie courts and its potential spillover into the human world. Her anxiety prompts her to question Alis about the lack of…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin A world divid­ed. A queen­dom with­out an heir. An ancient ene­my awak­ens. The House of Bereth­net has ruled Inys for a thou­sand years. Still unwed, Queen Sabran the Ninth must con­ceive a daugh­ter to pro­tect her realm from destruction—but assas­sins are get­ting clos­er to her door. Ead Duryan is an out­sider at court. Though she has risen to the posi­tion of lady-in-wait­ing, she is…
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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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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with a masked intruder stealthily entering the Queen Tower, intent on assassinating Queen Sabran of Inys as she sleeps. Unbeknownst to him, Ead Duryan, hidden in the rafters, observes his every move. The assassin uses a stolen key to access the Great Bedchamber, where Sabran and her companion, Roslain Crest, remain unaware of the danger. The scene is tense as the intruder unsheathes his dagger, only for Ead to intervene at the last moment, killing him swiftly and silently to protect the…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Tané, a young apprentice in Seiiki, awakening on Choosing Day—the pivotal moment that will determine her future in the High Sea Guard. Restless and anxious, she reflects on her reckless decision to hide an outsider in Orisima, a act that could jeopardize her and her friend Susa’s lives. As she prepares for the ceremony, the weight of her choices and the day’s significance weigh heavily on her. The vivid descriptions of the South House and its surroundings underscore the…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens in Ascalon Palace, where Queen Sabran the Ninth of Inys receives a delegation from Mentendon in the sweltering Presence Chamber. The scene is richly detailed, with the heat and opulence of the court setting the stage. Ead, a Lady of the Privy Chamber, observes the proceedings with a critical eye, noting the Westerners' impractical attire and the queen's regal demeanor. Sabran, embodying the wealth and tradition of her queendom, sits atop her marble throne, her presence both commanding and…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Tané, a newly chosen soldier of the High Sea Guard, preparing to leave Cape Hisan, her lifelong home. As the city buzzes with celebrations for Choosing Day, she reflects on her separation from Ishari, a close friend who failed to become a dragon rider due to inadequate training. Tané navigates the vibrant streets, absorbing the sights and sounds one last time, aware of the city’s temptations and dangers, including brothels and piracy recruiters. Her thoughts shift to Susa,…
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