1127 Results with the "Fantasy" genre


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      Our Story

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Lou awakening in a disoriented state, feeling the lingering effects of poison and the cold hardness of stone beneath her. She gradually realizes that Jean Luc has betrayed them, leading to their imprisonment with the looming threat of execution at sunset. Panic sets in as she searches for Reid and Beau, discovering Reid unconscious beside her in a wooden-barred cage. The setting is not a dungeon but the council room of Chasseur Tower, now adorned with their portraits, adding to the…
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      21

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with a young woman, Allrianne Cett, dressed in an expensive red silk gown, enthusiastically greeting Breeze in the palace atrium. Her youthful exuberance and affectionate embrace leave Breeze visibly uncomfortable, while Elend and Ham exchange amused glances, noting the unexpected confirmation of their suspicions about Breeze's relationship with Lord Cett's daughter. The scene is set in a grand atrium with floor-to-ceiling windows, where servants stand ready, adding to the formal yet…
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      PROLOGUE

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The prologue opens with Lord Tresting observing his skaa workers toiling under an ash-filled sky, a common occurrence in the Final Empire. Tresting, dressed in fine attire from Luthadel, expresses disdain for the skaa's sluggishness, attributing it to their inherent laziness. His guest, a high-ranking obligator with intricate facial tattoos, notes that Tresting's skaa are more diligent than their urban counterparts. The conversation reveals the brutal efficiency of Tresting's control, including executions…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The Tal­is­man is a mon­u­men­tal dark fan­ta­sy epic that fol­lows ​12-year-old Jack Sawyer​ on a har­row­ing quest across two worlds: our own and the fan­tas­ti­cal ​Ter­ri­to­ries, a par­al­lel realm of mag­ic and mon­sters. When Jack’s dying moth­er reveals the exis­tence of a mys­ti­cal artifact—the ​Tal­is­man—he embarks on a cross-coun­try jour­ney to retrieve it, hop­ing its pow­er can save her life. From the grim alleys of…
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      by LovelyMay Chapter I begins with a playful nudge at both author and reader, as Andersen gently mocks the familiar structure of fairy tales while deliberately setting the stage in the heart of Copenhagen, not some faraway land. The narrator winks at expectations, knowing readers might assume the story will trail through exotic cities like Rome or Naples, but instead, he grounds it in East Street, a place bustling with ordinary life. This decision adds charm and relatability. It suggests that magic and meaning don’t…
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      Chapter 7

      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 7: War The word clanged through me, freezing my veins.“Don’t invade,” I breathed. I’d get on my knees for this. I’d crawl if I had to. “Don’t invade—please.” Rhys cocked his head, his mouth tightening. “You truly think I’m a monster, even after everything.” “Please,” I gasped out. “They’re defenseless, they won’t stand a chance—” “I’m not going to invade the mortal lands,” he said too quietly. I waited for him to go on, glad for the spacious room,…
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      Chapter 39

      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 39 “Do you think you can decode it once we get the other half?” I said to Amren, lingering by the front door of her apartment the next afternoon. She owned the top floor of a three-story building, the sloped ceiling ending on either side in a massive window. One looked out on the Sidra; the other on a tree-lined city square. The entire apartment consisted of one giant room: the faded oak floors were covered in equally worn carpets, furniture was scattered about as if she constantly moved it…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab is a haunting and beautifully written novel about Addie, a woman who makes a pact to live forever but is forgotten by everyone she meets. Spanning centuries, the story explores themes of love, identity, and legacy, with lyrical prose and an unforgettable emotional depth. It's perfect for fans of thought-provoking, character-driven fantasy.
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      Chapter VI

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter VI takes us to the streets of Paris on the night of July 29, 1724, where Addie, engulfed in emotional turmoil, takes refuge in the solitude of the city's quiet corners. The warmth of a summer evening contrasts sharply with the heavy weight of her despair as she wanders aimlessly, not seeking any specific destination but instead running from the overwhelming stagnation of her thoughts. Despite the seeming tranquility around her, Addie's internal world is in turmoil, torn by the curse that has…
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      Acknowledgments

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The acknowledgments section of this book reveals the author's complex relationship with storytelling and the exhaustive process of bringing a narrative to life. The author shares a candid glimpse into their personal struggles, including the fear of forgetting those who have supported them along the way. Amidst these challenges, they highlight the integral role of their support system, particularly emphasizing their father's contribution, who was a sounding board for the initial brainstorming sessions that…
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