853 Results with the "Fiction" genre


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      Buried Prey

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      by testsuphomeAdmin In Buried Prey, ​Lucas Dav­en­port​ con­fronts a chill­ing ghost from his past when the bod­ies of two miss­ing girls—Kate Jones and Martha John­son—are unearthed after 25 years. Orig­i­nal­ly dis­missed as a cold case from Davenport’s ear­ly days as a Min­neapo­lis cop, the dis­cov­ery reopens old wounds and expos­es a web of lies, cor­rup­tion, and a killer who’s been hid­ing in plain sight. As Dav­en­port revis­its…
      Fiction • Mystery • Politics • Thriller
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      Wynton

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Wynton, a young musician carrying the weight of his past, finds himself haunted by the ghostly echoes of his father’s trumpet. The sound of it lingers in his mind like a distant, unfulfilled promise, guiding him toward moments of introspection and deep longing. In an effort to reconnect with something greater than himself, he often takes his violin to secluded places—meadows bathed in golden sunlight, hilltops brushed by the wind, and quiet creeks where the water hums in harmony with his strings. His…
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      Cassidy

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Cassidy’s life has been shaped by the tension between her internal desires for a sense of belonging and the harsh realities of her fractured relationship with her mother, Marigold. Living in a series of RV parks, Cassidy seeks solace in an idealized version of life she finds through online videos about family dynamics and animal rescues. The sanctuary she seeks in these videos serves as a stark contrast to her life at home, where her mother’s struggles with alcoholism and emotional neglect define the…
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      Chapter 13

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      by testsuphomeAdmin In Chapter 13 of "A Court of Thorns and Roses," Tamlin demonstrates his formidable magical abilities, effortlessly summoning hundreds of candles and transforming his sentries into wolves, indicating his considerable power despite the blight affecting Prythian. The scene shifts to the protagonist's observation of the opulent study, a space filled with books and luxury, which contrasts with her internal struggle. She grapples with feelings of guilt and helplessness, especially regarding her limited literacy,…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter from *Shallan’s Sketchbook: Honorspren* provides a detailed exploration of the honorspren, a group of Radiant spren distinguished by their humanlike societal structure and hierarchy. Among all spren, they are noted for their organized ranks, which mirror human civilizations. However, their population suffered greatly during the Recreance, leaving only a fraction of their original numbers. Many deadeye honorspren now wander the bead seas, their presence a haunting reminder of their diminished…
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      30

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Vin returns to the Venture ballroom, struck by its unparalleled grandeur compared to other noble keeps. The hall’s perfection seems exaggerated, with immaculate tablecloths, sharp servant uniforms, and hazekillers replacing regular guards. The atmosphere feels unusually heightened, and Vin notices an unexpected surge in attendance, with nobles dressed in their finest. Sensing something amiss, she confides in Sazed, who agrees to investigate further by attending the stewards’ dinner early. Vin decides…
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      CHAMPAGNE

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      by LovelyMay Champagne begins in a place where time seems to crawl—on the edge of the Russian steppe, inside a lonely station where the narrator works. In this outpost far from towns or celebrations, daily life unfolds in predictable, colorless repetition. Trains pass quickly, faces flash by, but nothing ever truly arrives to change things. The station is both literal and metaphorical, representing a pause in life that stretches too long. The narrator lives with his wife, a woman who once stirred his hope but now…
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      The Job

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      by LovelyMay The Job can often be mistaken as the measure of a person’s value, but the truth is far more personal and empowering. It is not the title or status that shapes success, but the effort one brings to the work. The chapter explores how fulfillment is found in the dedication applied to any task, whether grand or humble. Each position becomes meaningful through honesty, skill, and consistency, not through the applause it may or may not receive. When seen through this lens, every job holds the potential to…
      Fiction • Poetry
    • by LovelyMay Chapter IV – The Choice opens at the height of Link Ferris's transformation, where once-barren land now blooms with prosperity and promise. This growth wasn't achieved through shortcuts or easy breaks—it came from tireless work, relentless faith, and the constant companionship of his dog, Chum. Together, man and animal endured long seasons of struggle, pushing against loneliness and uncertainty, forming a bond deeper than most friendships. Now, with new fences, thriving crops, and money in the bank,…
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      by LovelyMay Letter to Omar Khayyam opens not with formality, but with a breeze—the kind that stirs rose petals over your resting place, reminding us how you taught the world to notice what fades. These petals, caught mid-fall, echo the very verses that made you unforgettable. You did not plead with eternity or argue for paradise. Instead, you toasted the present with a full cup, choosing laughter over longing. Your words, carved in the wine-drenched air of Persia, still carry the scent of warmed earth and distant…
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