1132 Results with the "Fantasy" genre


    • Epilogue: Dirty Tricks Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Wit, also known as Hoid, strolls through Elhokar’s abandoned palace on the Shattered Plains, performing coin tricks and musing on the art of storytelling. He compares storytelling to deception, emphasizing the importance of making the audience believe in experiences they’ve never had. Through sleight of hand, he demonstrates how illusions rely on misdirection, much like a fight in an alley. His companion, Design, critiques his methods, suggesting he use Lightweaving for more impressive effects, but Wit…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Lou and her companions preparing to leave Isla's realm after being expelled. Despite Isla's arrogance, she provides them with supplies, including warm clothes and weapons. Reid remains unconscious, carried by the group, which heightens Lou's unease. She struggles with frustration and worry over his condition, as Isla had assured her he would wake but offered no further help. The group moves toward the gates in silence, with Beau casting anxious glances at Lou, hinting at deeper…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Elend observes Vin and Ham sparring in the palace courtyard, feeling conflicted about his own lack of combat training. He acknowledges that no amount of practice would make him a match for an Allomantic assassin, yet he finds himself drawn to the scene. The physical contrast between the muscular Ham and the petite Vin is striking, especially as she wields a staff taller than herself. Their training session is restricted to pewter-enhanced strength, as Ham believes mastering basic skills is essential even…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Vin and Elend preparing for a pivotal Assembly Hall vote that will determine the future kingship of Luthadel. Despite Vin's nervousness, Elend appears confident as they greet arriving Assemblymen. Vin reflects on her transition back to wearing elegant gowns, a symbol of her dual identity, while Elend reminisces about their early days together. Their brief moment of intimacy is overshadowed by Vin's growing unease about the impending political confrontation, sensing an underlying…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Vin finds herself confined to the luxurious but stifling environment of Mansion Renoux while recovering from her injuries. Though surrounded by the beauty of cultivated gardens—a stark contrast to her former life—she chafes under the idle routine of noble life. Servants attend to her every need, leaving her restless and frustrated. Forbidden from Allomancy training and with Sazed preoccupied by his translation work, Vin feels trapped in a role that demands passivity, a far cry from her adventurous…
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      by LovelyMay The Story of a Mother begins with a quiet desperation that clings to the cold air. The mother, drained from sleepless nights beside her sick child, watches as life slips through her hands. Death arrives not as a terrifying force, but in the gentle disguise of a weary old man, asking only for warmth. When the mother’s eyelids close in exhausted surrender, he takes the child, and the chase begins. Her journey is not fueled by strength but by love deeper than instinct. She follows Death through the night,…
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      Chapter 24

      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 24 It took hours for Elain to work her charm on the staff to swiftly pack their bags and leave, each with a purse of money to hasten the process. Mrs. Laurent, though the last to depart, promised to keep what she’d seen to herself. I didn’t know where Rhys, Cassian, and Azriel had been waiting, but when Mrs. Laurent had hauled herself into the carriage crammed with the last of the staff, heading down to the village to catch transportation to wherever they all had family, there was a knock on…
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      Chapter 56

      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 56 begins with a dramatic and intense moment as Rhys winnows the group to the Illyrian camp, a strategic location surrounded by thousands of Illyrian warriors on various peaks. The group is only briefly stopping, with Rhys confident that their presence is secure, as the warriors' watchful eyes ensure that no one would dare approach them. However, the atmosphere is immediately charged with tension when the group arrives and Cassian, ever the tease, sarcastically remarks about the delay. Rhys reacts…
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      Chapter III

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter III begins on a hot, sweltering summer day in Paris, 1714, where the city is a whirlwind of life, both dazzling and divisive. The once-glorious city teeters between wealth and squalor, a place where the promise of luxury exists side by side with the harshness of poverty. Amidst this stark contrast, Adeline LaRue, or Addie, finds herself navigating the difficult realities of survival, wishing for the elegant Paris that would eventually emerge with Haussmann’s grand renovations. With only a handful…
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      Chapter VIII

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter VIII begins on the evening of April 25, 2014, in New York City, where the beauty of a spring night sets the stage for a charity concert in Prospect Park. The event is lively and full of community spirit, with the audience participating in an open-mic style performance, where anyone can take the stage for a good cause. Addie and Henry, seated together, watch the event unfold, and amidst the music and performances, they find themselves discussing the unique nature of Addie’s memory. She reveals…
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