853 Results with the "Fiction" genre


    • Shallan’s Sketchbook: Honorspren Cover
      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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      Reward

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      by LovelyMay Chapter 5 titled "Reward" is a reflection on the enduring joy found not in grand accomplishments or wealth but in quiet moments and honest living. It begins with the speaker finding peace beside a stream, rod in hand, far from the noise of the world. Here, amid nature’s rhythm and the sky’s openness, contentment arrives without fanfare. These moments of retreat offer something deeper than applause ever could—a return to what feels real and grounding. Resting by the water, the soul breathes. No…
      Fiction • Poetry
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      Retribution

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      by LovelyMay Retribution begins with Mr. Carter firmly deciding to adopt a more prudent approach, particularly regarding Dolly Foster, whose flair for mischief often drags him into public spectacle. His resolve is tested almost immediately when he's summoned to meet Lady Mickleham, the formidable mother of Dolly’s fiancé. Their meeting unfolds with a cold politeness, heavy with scrutiny as Lady Mickleham methodically examines him through her pince-nez, a symbolic gesture of judgment as much as a practical accessory.…
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      Rebel

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      by testsuphomeAdmin A decade after the events of Cham­pi­on, Rebel reignites the Leg­end saga with a new gen­er­a­tion of heroes—and vil­lains. Set in the Repub­lic-turned-unit­ed ​Antarc­tic States, the sto­ry fol­lows: ​Eden Wing, Day’s bril­liant but trou­bled younger broth­er, who resents his family’s lega­cy. ​Daniel “Day” Altan Wing, now a fad­ing leg­end strug­gling with chron­ic ill­ness and father­hood. ​June Iparis, a high-rank­ing offi­cial bal­anc­ing pow­er and fam­i­ly loy­al­ty. When Eden uncov­ers a…
    • Prologue: To Pretend Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens seven years in the past, depicting Navani Kholin managing the chaotic preparations for a grand feast hosted by her husband, King Gavilar. Despite the last-minute addition of Parshendi drummers and an overwhelming guest list, Navani remains composed, directing staff and repurposing soldiers to assist. Her calm authority contrasts with the panic of the kitchen staff, highlighting her role as the stabilizing force behind Gavilar’s impulsive decisions. The scene underscores the tension…
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      Prodigy

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Prodi­gy is the grip­ping sec­ond install­ment in Marie Lu’s Leg­end tril­o­gy, esca­lat­ing the stakes in a dystopi­an war between the Repub­lic and the Colonies. After their dra­mat­ic escape in Leg­end, ​June​ and ​Day​ join the rebel Patri­ot group, hop­ing to over­throw the Republic’s tyran­ni­cal gov­ern­ment. But trust is fragile—June’s loy­al­ty is ques­tioned due to her elite past, while Day grap­ples with grief and the weight of becom­ing a…
      Dystopian • Fiction • Political Fiction • Thriller • Young Adult
    • Prince of Thorns Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Prince of Thorns intro­duces ​Jorg Ancrath, a thir­teen-year-old prince turned ruth­less war­lord, in a bru­tal, post-apoc­a­lyp­tic medieval world. After wit­ness­ing the mur­der of his moth­er and broth­er, Jorg aban­dons his roy­al life to lead a band of out­laws, embrac­ing vio­lence and cun­ning as his weapons. With a blade in his hand and vengeance in his heart, Jorg cuts a bloody path across the ​Bro­ken Empire,…
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      Peasant Wives

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      by LovelyMay Peasant Wives introduces a layered account of village life that pulls the reader into the modest yet tension-filled household of Dyudya, a peasant patriarch who has built up his small fortune through frugal living and hard work. Within the wooden walls of their cottage, relationships simmer beneath the surface. Dyudya’s elder son, Fyodor, is burdened with a chronically sick wife, Sofya, who adds a quiet strain to the home. Meanwhile, Alyoshka, the younger son and physically deformed, is married to…
    • Part XII — Buttered Side Down Cover
      by LovelyMay Part XII begins with a moment so ordinary it could be missed: the hum of a car turning at a street corner where life once flowed easily. For Eddie Houghton, that turn becomes a silent marker of change—the daydream of heroism shaped by clean billboards and patriotic slogans begins to blur. What draws Eddie in isn’t just a promise of duty, but the allure of becoming more than he is. The Navy offers a glossy path forward, away from soda counters and town dances, into a world where boys become men. Yet,…
    • Part XI — Buttered Side Down Cover
      by LovelyMay Part XI opens with a delicate blend of the personal and professional, capturing a day in Mary Louise's life when inspiration feels far away. Her hair needs washing, but what she really wants is clarity—a fresh idea for a story that refuses to move forward. The small task of hair care, often trivialized, becomes a reflection of her emotional state. There’s no backyard to enjoy the sun, no porch to rest on—just the roof of her New York building, where she heads with parsley in hand. The act feels…
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