1132 Results with the "Fantasy" genre


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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter focuses on Philen Frandeu, a merchant who resents being lumped together with the skaa, the lower class in the story's world. Philen prides himself on his business acumen and wealth, which he believes sets him apart from both the skaa and the noblemen. Despite his success, he feels disdain from the noble Assembly members, who still view him as inferior due to his lack of noble lineage. Philen's internal monologue reveals his bitterness and determination to prove his worth, especially as the…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Vin navigating the oppressive slums of Luthadel, a stark contrast to the relatively cleaner and brighter Fellise. The Cracks, a skaa slum, is depicted as a bleak, ash-covered environment where the inhabitants move with dejection, avoiding eye contact and maintaining a subdued demeanor to avoid suspicion. Vin observes the harsh realities of life in the slums, including beggars, overworked laborers, and intimidating Garrison town guards who enforce the Lord Ruler’s oppressive regime.…
    • Fifth Story — The Little Robber Maiden Cover
      by LovelyMay Fifth Story opens in the heart of a snow-laden forest, where Gerda’s golden carriage gleams like a beacon and draws the attention of a band of thieves. These robbers, hungry for riches, descend swiftly, overwhelming her escorts and tearing her from the comfort she knew. Though danger surrounds her, Gerda’s presence sparks something unusual in the bandits—especially in the heart of the old robber woman’s unruly daughter. The Little Robber Maiden, fierce and unpredictable, claims Gerda not as a…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 17 Jurian. The name clanged through me, even after we finished dinner, even after Mor and Cassian and Azriel and Amren had stopped debating and snarling about who would do what and be where while Rhys and I went to the Prison — whatever that was — tomorrow. Rhys flew me back over the city, plunging into the lights and darkness. I quickly found I much preferred ascending, and couldn’t bring myself to watch for too long without feeling my dinner rise up. Not fear—just some reaction of my…
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      Chapter 49

      by testsuphomeAdmin CHAPTER 49 I awoke, warm and rested and calm. Safe. Sunlight streamed through the filthy window, illuminating the reds and golds in the wall of wing before me—where it had been all night, shielding me from the cold. Rhysand’s arms were banded around me, his breathing deep and even. And I knew it was just as rare for him to sleep that soundly, peacefully. What we’d done last night … Carefully, I twisted to face him, his arms tightening slightly, as if to keep me from vanishing with the morning…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter XII paints a vivid scene of a chilly New York evening on March 10, 2014, where Addie LaRue, filled with a sense of quiet determination, opts for an arduous walk across Manhattan instead of taking the subway. The wind stings her skin, and the winter chill is sharp in the air, but Addie finds comfort in the long, solitary walk. She dislikes the suffocating feeling of being trapped in the underground tunnels, and thus chooses the freedom of walking, even if it means enduring the elements. Her journey…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter I begins in the quiet, rural village of Villon-sur-Sarthe, France, on July 29, 1764, where Addie LaRue, known as Adeline in her early years, visits the grave of her father, Jean LaRue. Standing at his grave, she is overcome with reflection on her father’s life and the simplicity of his resting place, which starkly contrasts with the complex nature of her own existence. The grave marker, which notes the year she left, sparks a flood of memories, reminding her of everything she has lost over the…
    • Chapter 8: A Delicate Balance of Power and Survival Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin In Chapter 8, Feyre wandered through the expansive estate, her footsteps light against the marble pathways that stretched into the manicured gardens. The air was thick with the scent of blooming roses and damp earth, but despite the tranquility, her mind remained sharp, assessing every detail for possible escape routes. Though she had been left relatively unguarded, the open fields and dense forests beyond the estate walls posed as much of a threat as the fae who held her captive. Her fingers twitched at…
    • Chapter 40: Feyre’s Trial and Triumph Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin In Chapter 40, Feyre’s determination and the weight of her dire circumstances collide as she faces her second trial under Amarantha’s cruel watch. With a haunting atmosphere in the cavernous room, Feyre finds herself standing before an audience of faeries, including her cursed love, Tamlin, and the taunting Amarantha, who relishes in her power over the captive girl. The gilded walls of the chamber offer a false sense of grandeur, masking the darkness that looms as Feyre steels herself for the trial,…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Mo awakening to a cold, eerie night where a mysterious figure stands beneath a streetlamp, mirroring Mo’s outstretched, empty hand. Mo pursues this elusive visitor outside, only to find emptiness and darkness where the figure once stood. Battling the chill and his rising emotions, Mo uses his magic to retain a visible cloud of breath, symbolizing his struggle to hold onto warmth and hope. He reflects on his grandmother, imagining her fondness for tea, her writing, and her rose…
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