853 Results with the "Fiction" genre


    • CHAPTER III ‑Thuvia, Maid of Mars Cover
      by LovelyMay CHAPTER III – Thuvia, Maid of Mars opens with mounting tension as Thuvia's mysterious disappearance ignites political unrest across Barsoom. The abduction casts a shadow over Helium’s prince, Carthoris, whose previous admiration for the princess now threatens to entangle him in accusations of betrayal. Within Helium's royal halls, Tardos Mors and the legendary John Carter convene with urgency, determined to avoid conflict with Ptarth by demonstrating goodwill. Carthoris is entrusted with a delicate…
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      Wynton

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Wynton’s internal journey in this chapter delves deep into his emotional struggles, particularly as he contemplates the distance that has grown between him and his family. The narrative is centered around Miles’s poignant emails to their absent father, where he confesses the profound emotional burden he feels. Miles describes the ongoing strain of pretending everything is okay for his mother’s sake, despite feeling emotionally exhausted and depleted, as if all the vitality has been drained from him.…
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      Dizzy

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Dizzy hurried through the hospital doors with a sense of eager anticipation, her heart racing as she prepared to meet Wynton. However, the excitement was tempered by the nervousness she felt about encountering Lizard, her childhood friend. Although he had changed over the years, now sporting gelled hair and nerd glasses, their reunion still carried the weight of their past connection. The moment was charged with emotion, as Dizzy struggled with the memories of their breakup, especially after receiving his…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin In Chapter Fourteen of *A Court of Silver Flames*, the narrative centers on Cassian's concern for Nesta’s well-being as she recovers from her recent ordeal. He observes her absence from breakfast and dinner, deducing her condition from the empty plates and her physical state. Cassian reflects on the House’s subtle control, noting how it seemingly monitors her eating and recovery, which both alarms and intrigues him. His internal musings reveal a deeper curiosity about the House’s sentience,…
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      43

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Vin stands in Elend's darkened room, watching him sleep as mist pours through the balcony doorway. OreSeur, her kandra companion, informs her that Elend ventured alone into the koloss camp, returning with valuable information despite failing to deter their attack. Vin grapples with her inability to protect Elend, feeling a deep sense of helplessness and isolation. Her fear for his safety manifests physically, leaving her hands unsteady as she reflects on the futility of keeping even one person safe in…
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      PART THE SECOND

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      by LovelyMay Part the Second opens with Paphnutius standing in silence, his gaze fixed upon the barred window behind which Thais had disappeared into a life of penance. His heart, once conflicted, now beat with the calm assurance of a man who believed he had fulfilled his sacred calling. In the stillness that followed his final blessing, Paphnutius departed without fanfare, stepping away from the convent walls with the solemn dignity of one who had cast the world behind him. The thought of returning to the solitude of…
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      Just Folks

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      by LovelyMay Just Folks by Edgar A. Guest is a heartwarming collection of poems that celebrate the everyday lives, struggles, and joys of ordinary people, capturing the essence of kindness, simplicity, and the beauty of human connections.
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      A Resuscitation

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      by LovelyMay A Resuscitation begins in the quiet, uncertain moments following David Culross's release from a twenty-year prison sentence. Though the iron bars have been lifted, his spirit remains shackled by time, regret, and the loss of identity. His steps through the city echo the dissonance between inner numbness and outer movement—he walks, yet feels no closer to living. People pass without seeing him, but somehow, his worn coat and haunted look betray his past. He possesses a ticket to Chicago and a meager sum,…
    • LETTER–To Edgar Allan Poe Cover
      by LovelyMay Letter to Edgar Allan Poe opens with a reflection on the peculiar hostility that followed Poe even after death, especially from fellow American writers. While many hailed him as a literary master abroad, his own country often treated him with skepticism. This may have been fueled by his sharp criticism and bold commentary, which spared no one. Poe’s honesty in literary reviews unsettled a scene unprepared for such directness. In doing so, he gained as many enemies as admirers. It is ironic that a man of…
    • Chapter XXIV — The Circus Boys on the Mississippi Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter XXIV opens with the sharp clang of hooves and the thunder of wheels as chaos erupts in the circus ring. Phil Forrest reacts instantly, vaulting toward a runaway chariot with reckless courage. His arms grasp the reins just in time, steering the horses away from a line of performers. The crowd cheers, unaware of the sabotage that set the disaster in motion. Phil’s uniform is torn beyond repair, but the damage goes deeper—one of the acrobats lies injured, and the chariot’s axle reveals signs of…
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