1132 Results with the "Fantasy" genre


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      The Elderbush

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      by LovelyMay The Elderbush blooms into a tale of memory and imagination as a young boy, chilled and damp, is tucked into bed with a steaming cup of elderflower tea. His mother, ever thoughtful, brings warmth not just through the tea but by inviting a neighbor—an old man fond of spinning stories—to sit with them. Their conversation about fairy tales becomes the seed for something enchanting. The old man insists that stories cannot be forced; they arrive naturally, demanding to be shared. As the steam rises from the…
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      Chapter 20

      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 20 Rhysand winnowed us into a wood that was older, more aware, than any place I’d been. The gnarled beech trees were tightly woven together, splattered and draped so thoroughly with moss and lichen that it was nearly impossible to see the bark beneath. “Where are we?” I breathed, hardly daring to whisper. Rhys kept his hands within casual reach of his weapons. “In the heart of Prythian, there is a large, empty territory that divides the North and South. At the center of it is our sacred…
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      Chapter 52

      by testsuphomeAdmin CHAPTER 52 There was a deep, sunken tub in the floor of the mountain cabin—large enough to accommodate Illyrian wings. I filled it with water near-scalding, not caring how the magic of this house operated, only that it worked. Hissing and wincing, I climbed in. Three days without a bath and I could have wept at the warmth and cleanliness of it. No matter that I’d once gone weeks without one—not when drawing hot water for it in my family’s cottage had been more trouble than it was worth. Not when…
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      Chapter XV

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter XV opens with Addie LaRue experiencing a sharp contrast to the bustling, energetic atmosphere she has become accustomed to. Alone in her spacious New York City apartment, she feels the weight of James’s absence—a presence that had unknowingly filled every corner of the space. The memory of a simple, intimate evening spent with him, where they made grilled cheese and shared unspoken comfort, now feels distant and unreachable. The stark silence of the apartment, accompanied by the view of a muted…
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      Chapter IV

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter IV opens in the lively atmosphere of The Last Word, a bar tucked in a corner of New York City, on an unforgettable day in March 2014. Addie lounges casually, her gaze drifting between Henry and the other patrons, observing their interactions with a quiet, reflective air. This chapter subtly highlights the complexities of being an observer in the world, as Addie contemplates the curious way in which things—or people—become more visible once they are brought into focus, much like how one might…
    • Chapter 11: A Deceptive Escape and a New Understanding Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin In Chapter 11, Feyre’s heart pounded as she wrapped herself in layers of clothing, stuffing a stolen knife into the folds of her coat. A sharp chill clung to the air, but it did nothing to dull the overwhelming mix of fear and excitement coursing through her veins. Her father had come for her. He had somehow found his way past the magic and the danger of Prythian’s lands. Though she had doubted him before, seeing his familiar figure outside the manor rekindled a long-buried hope. She moved quickly,…
    • Chapter 43: Feyre’s Final Trial and Sacrifice Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin In Chapter 43, Feyre, the protagonist, finds herself standing on the threshold of her final trial in Amarantha's cruel and twisted game. She is dressed in her old, worn-out tunic and pants, an image that starkly contrasts with the lavishness of the surroundings, yet speaks volumes about her emotional state. The tension in the air is thick as Feyre is escorted to the throne room to face what will become the most harrowing challenge of her life. Contrary to her expectations, Feyre is not met with mockery or…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin In this chapter of *The Book of Thomas*, Thomas reflects on his long, transformative existence shaped by the enigmatic Malo Mogge, who once cursed him into the form of a star-nosed mole for eight years. Despite the torment, Thomas’s return to human form rekindled a complex mixture of gratitude and hatred within him. He now prefers his human shape, as it fuels the hatred that sustains him, unlike his previous animal forms, which distracted him with sensation. Thomas contrasts himself with Bogomil, whose…
    • The Book of Bowie 3 Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter introduces a transformation from Avelot to Bowie, marking a shift from reckless boldness to cautious survival. Avelot’s past mistakes, including a fateful gamble that cost her everything, have led to her demise in Bogomil’s realm. Bowie emerges as a new entity, embodying the lessons of Avelot’s downfall and adopting a more strategic, wary approach to the dangers that persist, symbolized by the “wolves in the marsh.” This reinvention sets the tone for Bowie’s journey, emphasizing…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin In this chapter of *The Book of Rosamel Walker*, Rosamel spends an evening with Natalie and Theo at her favorite local restaurant, Thai Super Delight. Despite their preferences for more mainstream eateries, the group enjoys a special menu, limited to family and Rosamel, due to the restaurant’s temporary closure to outsiders. The day has been largely consumed by the town’s collective search for Malo Mogge’s lost key, an event that has everyone on edge. Rosamel declines Theo’s invitation to watch…
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