1132 Results with the "Fantasy" genre


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      I‑7. Szeth

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Szeth, tasked with guarding Dalinar Kholin and his grandnephew Gavinor, struggles to appear relaxed despite his innate intensity. Dalinar advises him to adopt a more casual demeanor, but Szeth finds it difficult to balance vigilance with the appearance of ease. As he watches over the clearing, memories of his childhood in Shinovar surface, contrasting sharply with his current role as a protector. The peaceful setting reminds him of his father’s teachings about creation over destruction, yet he remains…
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      99. Not Bound

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Jasnah Kholin reflects on the recent military victory in Emul while grappling with the weight of leadership and personal vulnerabilities. Despite the coalition's success, she remains acutely aware of ongoing threats, particularly with Urithiru under enemy control. Her meticulously prepared safehouse—boasting fabrial traps, Stormlight reserves, and a Shadesmar escape route—reveals her paranoia and determination to avoid past mistakes. This physical security allows her to confront deeper frustrations…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter "Death at the Waters" follows Nicholina, a captive with a sinister agenda, as she navigates her imprisonment by a group including a princess and a huntsman. Despite being bound with poisoned ropes, Nicholina revels in the psychological torment she inflicts, particularly on the princess, whose suffering is felt vicariously by the huntsman. Nicholina's internal monologue reveals her disdain for her captors and her manipulation of gold magic, which she uses to carve cryptic messages into her own…
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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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      19

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Sazed, a scholar and keeper of metalminds, exhausts his final steelmind—a bracelet that stored speed—after using it to cover six weeks' worth of travel in just six days. He discards the now-useless bracelet, reflecting on the trade-off between haste and conservation. His journey brings him near Luthadel, where the landscape shifts to the familiar white aspens of the Central Dominance. Though lighter from shedding less valuable metalminds, he remains burdened by the weight of his remaining reserves and…
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      EPILOGUE

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The epilogue opens with Sazed arriving at the Conventical of Seran, having left Luthadel in quiet turmoil after Tindwyl's death and Vin's revelation about releasing something terrible at the Well of Ascension. The mists continue to kill unpredictably, adding to the sense of unease. Sazed, burdened by grief and disillusionment, seeks solace in the conventical, half-expecting confrontation from Marsh or other Inquisitors. His journey reflects his inner struggle, as he grapples with the consequences of Vin's…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin In Fatal Revenant, Stephen R. Don­ald­son shat­ters expec­ta­tions as ​Thomas Covenant—long believed dead—returns to the Land in a shock­ing, enig­mat­ic form. Reunit­ed with ​Lin­den Avery, Covenant and his for­mer com­pan­ion ​Jere­mi­ah​ (now mys­te­ri­ous­ly healed) bring urgent warn­ings: the ​Worm of the World’s End​ is stir­ring, and ​Lord Foul’s​ final vic­to­ry is immi­nent. But noth­ing is as it seems. Covenant’s res­ur­rec­tion defies the Land’s laws, his…
      Fantasy • Fiction • Psychological
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      by LovelyMay Fourth Story follows Gerda as she escapes the enchantment of a hidden summer garden, where time had quietly stood still. Her feet, once warmed by endless blossoms, now crunch fallen leaves as autumn greets her return to the real world. Though her legs tire and the wind bites sharper, her spirit does not waver—she presses on, driven by the memory of Kay. Each step forward carries more than physical weight; it holds the emotional burden of someone who refuses to let loss turn into surrender. The road she…
      Fable • Fantasy
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      Chapter 16

      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 16 Rhys sauntered toward the two males standing by the dining room doors, giving me the option to stay or join. One word, he’d promised, and we could go. Both of them were tall, their wings tucked in tight to powerful, muscled bodies covered in plated, dark leather that reminded me of the worn scales of some serpentine beast. Identical long swords were each strapped down the column of their spines—the blades beautiful in their simplicity. Perhaps I needn’t have bothered with the fine clothes…
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      Chapter 48

      by testsuphomeAdmin CHAPTER 48 Apparently, the nearby “inn” was little more than a raucous tavern with a few rooms for rent—usually by the hour. And, as it was, there were no vacancies. Save for a tiny, tiny room in what had once been part of the attic. Rhys didn’t want anyone knowing who, exactly, was amongst the High Fae, faeries, Illyrians, and whoever else was packed in the inn below. Even I barely recognized him as he—without magic, without anything but adjusting his posture—muted that sense of otherworldly…
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