853 Results with the "Fiction" genre


    • Frivolous Cupid Cover
      by LovelyMay Frivolous Cupid by Anthony Hope is a charming romantic comedy set in the aristocratic circles of 19th-century England, where the antics of a spirited young woman, her romantic pursuits, and the complications of love and social expectations lead to a series of humorous and heartwarming events.
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      The Pipe

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      by LovelyMay The Pipe opens with Meliton Shishkin stepping out of the woods, damp from the morning mist and weighed down by weariness, his loyal dog Damka trailing behind. The sky hangs low and grey, painting the landscape in dull tones that echo the heaviness in Meliton’s thoughts. As he walks, the faint sound of a pipe reaches his ears—a mournful, hollow melody played by an old shepherd watching over his flock. The shepherd’s music seems to echo more than just solitude; it carries a quiet lament for a world…
    • The Boyhood and Parents of Ulysses Cover
      by LovelyMay The Boyhood and Parents of Ulysses begins in Ithaca, a rugged island where steep hills met the sea, and simplicity thrived over grandeur. This mountainous kingdom, ruled by Laertes, lacked the wide plains that enabled chariot warfare, leaving its warriors to fight on foot. Despite the absence of horses, the land was abundant with goats, sheep, and deer, while its surrounding waters provided rich catches of fish. Summers were long and golden, winters short and gentle. Wildflowers carpeted the slopes, and…
    • Chapter XIX — The woman in the Alcove Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter XIX - The woman in the Alcove opens with a charged silence broken only by the dip of oars and the glint of moonlight off the water’s surface. Sweetwater and Mr. Grey glide toward the shadowed outline of Wellgood’s deserted manufactory, both alert to the stillness that feels too deliberate. The absence of any activity unsettles them more than movement might have, suggesting concealment rather than vacancy. Despite the unease, Sweetwater pushes the boat closer at Grey’s quiet urging, knowing…
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      A Very Fine Day

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      by LovelyMay A Very Fine Day begins with the narrator observing the comings and goings of his cousin George, a young man wrapped in the fog of romantic confusion. George’s affections, though earnest, are more an exercise in admiration than true devotion, and the narrator watches with the tolerant amusement of someone who remembers what it felt like to take such emotions seriously. Mrs. Hilary, always ready with a frown, frames the social stakes early—romantic entanglements, even playful ones, are never free from…
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      by LovelyMay Chapter IX – The Ball opens with a loud clash of personalities between Matilda and Rosalie, each eager to dominate the conversation with tales of their recent triumphs. Matilda, full of energy and scorn for convention, talks excitedly about her new mare and the thrill of the hunt. Her language is unfiltered, her gestures bold, and her joy stems from defying the delicate expectations placed upon young women of her class. Meanwhile, Rosalie rolls her eyes and waits her turn, embodying the elegant poise of…
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      Chapter II

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter II begins with Henry sitting alone on the stoop of his apartment building in Brooklyn, the weight of his emotions heavier than the physical exhaustion from a night spent indulging in alcohol and pills provided by his sister Muriel. The stormy evening mirrors the chaos within his mind, as he feels trapped in the isolation that his choices have led him to. He stares blankly at the rain pouring relentlessly down, unable to move, the stairs to his apartment—a place that once felt like home—now…
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      16. Reading

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Reading Chapter 16 dives deeper into Kya’s internal struggles and the growing isolation she feels in the swamp. After Tate, her mentor, halts their reading lessons, Kya's emotional turmoil intensifies as she realizes how much she depended on his company. Feeling the sting of loneliness more acutely, she seeks a connection outside of her usual solitude and visits Jumpin' and Mabel in Colored Town, a rare excursion where she brings homemade blackberry jam as a gesture of gratitude. However, her trip…
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      Chapter 2

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 2 explores the shifting dynamics within the Conroy household, centering on the growing influence of Andrea and the lingering absence of the siblings' mother. Andrea's presence, initially occasional and seemingly inconsequential, gradually becomes more permanent, with her interest in the Dutch House taking precedence over her relationships with its inhabitants. Maeve and the narrator, though initially indifferent to Andrea’s presence, begin to sense an unsettling shift in their family’s…
    • Chapter 1: Grief and Moving Forward Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 1 begins every night, as he found himself trapped in the echoes of their past, recalling the conversations they once had, the dreams they had meticulously woven together, and the life they had planned but would never live. Each plan had felt like a brick laid in the foundation of their future, carefully crafted with an unshakable certainty that they would grow old together, shaping a life that was uniquely theirs. But now, that foundation had crumbled, leaving behind nothing but fragments of what…
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