853 Results with the "Fiction" genre


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      SORROW

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      by LovelyMay Sorrow weighs heavily on the journey of Grigory Petrov, a man long dismissed for his foolish ways but remembered for his skilled hands. On a bitter, snow-filled night, he guides a rickety sleigh through a storm, his wife Matryona slumped silently beside him. The wind cuts through layers of clothing, yet Grigory speaks to her with a mix of forced optimism and quiet desperation. His words fall into the howling white void, unanswered. He tells her the doctor will surely help. But under his breath, there’s…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Small Great Things by ​Jodi Picoult​ (2016) is a grip­ping nov­el that explores ​racism, priv­i­lege, and jus­tice​ in mod­ern Amer­i­ca. The sto­ry fol­lows ​Ruth Jef­fer­son, an expe­ri­enced Black labor and deliv­ery nurse, who is for­bid­den from car­ing for a new­born after the white suprema­cist par­ents request “no African Amer­i­can staff.” When the baby goes into car­diac arrest and Ruth hes­i­tates to inter­vene, she is charged…
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      SMALL FRY

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      by LovelyMay Small Fry begins with Nevyrazimov hunched over his desk, trying to compose a simple Easter greeting while the room offers him nothing but the sound of footsteps and the scuttling of a cockroach. The quiet around him is not peace but a kind of dull weight pressing against his spirit. He knows that beyond the walls, the world is full of light, church bells, and people in motion, all caught up in the warmth of celebration. His pen moves slowly, as though even his thoughts are stuck in the same dull loop as…
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      Signs

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      by LovelyMay Signs of Christmas begin long before the date arrives, not with decorations or carols, but in how children start to act. Suddenly, the same hands that once resisted chores now tidy shoes and fold blankets without being asked. Whispers of Santa’s watchful eyes transform everyday defiance into obedience, as if the holiday has cast a gentle spell over the house. Parents notice this shift not in grand gestures, but in small acts of kindness and cooperation. Children become generous with smiles and quick to…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter from *Shallan’s Sketchbook: Mistspren* provides a detailed observation of mistspren, enigmatic beings characterized by their porcelain masks. These masks shimmer translucently in the light, yet remain expressionless and motionless even when the spren speak. The description emphasizes their ethereal and unchanging nature, suggesting a disconnect between their appearance and communication. This portrayal highlights the mistspren’s otherworldly qualities, setting them apart from more familiar,…
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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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      Savvy

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Savvy by Ingrid Law follows 13-year-old Mibs Beaumont, who discovers her magical powers on her birthday. As she embarks on an adventure, she learns about family, strength, and self-discovery.
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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…
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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…
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