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Dolly Dialogues

by LovelyMay — Dolly Dialogues by Anthony Hope is a collection of witty and humorous vignettes, published in 1894, featuring sharp exchanges between the charming Dolly and her admirers. The book captures the nuances of Victorian society and relationships with clever dialogue and satire.
1. The Very Latest Thing
  
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2. The Other Lady
  
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3. One Way In
  
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The Woman Who Tried to Be Good [1913]

by LovelyMay — The Woman Who Tried to Be Good begins with the quiet shock of a town unprepared to witness a woman like Blanche Devine change her life. Her past had been whispered about for years—her name a permanent feature in hushed conversations and sidelong glances. But Blanche, with a will sharpened by solitude and a longing for something gentler, made a bold choice: to become respectable. She sold the house with its closed shutters and secrets, then bought a little white cottage near the edge of town. What…
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The Man Who Hunts and Does Like It

by LovelyMay — In this chapter titled The Man Who Hunts and Does Like It, introduces a thoughtful portrait of a hunter whose relationship with fox-hunting is marked by equal parts passion and perplexity. He is not a novice or a casual participant, but someone deeply committed, whose love for the sport remains strong even as he wrestles with its many trials. His experience highlights a unique paradox: the hunt brings immense joy and yet demands unrelenting sacrifice, testing both his patience and priorities. Weather,…
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Chapter XVI

by testsuphomeAdmin — Chapter XVI begins in August 2014, where New York City serves as the backdrop for Henry’s unexpected sense of peace. Despite the impending knowledge of his end, he finds himself at a rare point of tranquility, which can be traced to his deep connection with Addie. This connection has reshaped his understanding of life and mortality, altering his perceptions of what it means to truly live and to let go. Together, they decide to escape the chaotic energy of the city and immerse themselves in the serene…
1. The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue
  
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43. A Microscope

by testsuphomeAdmin — A Microscope plays a pivotal role in Chapter 43, set in 1969, where Kya, still recovering from a brutal attack by Chase, finds herself journeying through the marshlands in search of solace. Bruised and swollen from the assault, she is physically marked by the trauma, yet something about the peaceful estuary and the promise of a new discovery draws her in. It is there, amidst the stillness of nature, that she crosses paths with Tate, an old acquaintance who invites her aboard his research vessel to take a…
1. Where The Crawdads Sing (Delia Owens)
  
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Chapter 1: The Weight of Loneliness

by testsuphomeAdmin — Every time he heard the word “Daddy,” Chapter 1 felt like a moment suspended in time, as if he were still a child himself, or perhaps Flora was still young enough to need him in that way. Yet, even as he attempted a reassuring nod or forced a semblance of a smile, he could feel the weight of inadequacy tightening around him—a restless and insidious force that thrived on his every disappointment. No matter how much he tried to silence it, it was always there, whispering reminders of the things he…
1. A Little Life A Novel (Hanya Yanagihara)
  
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Chapter 14

by testsuphomeAdmin — Chapter 14: To Janie’s strange eyes, everything in the Everglades was big and new. Big Lake Okechobee, big beans, big cane, big weeds, big everything. Weeds that did well to grow waist high up the state were eight and often ten feet tall down there. Ground so rich that everything went wild. Volunteer cane just taking the place. Dirt roads so rich and black that a half mile of it would have fertilized a Kansas wheat field. Wild cane on either side of the road hiding the rest of the world. People wild…
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Chapter XXIII

by testsuphomeAdmin — Chapter XXIII delves deeply into the intricacies of deception and the complex dynamics of family relationships. The central challenge of this chapter revolves around a plan to convince Lill that the group has made a successful call home, when in fact, they have not. The narrator reflects on past events when Bobbi had mimicked Lill's voice to cover for herself at school, using her mother’s stern tone to create plausible stories that could smooth over tricky situations. As they find themselves in a motel,…
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Part Three:Chapter 4

by testsuphomeAdmin — After overeating on catfish and securing some for bait, James and Huck rest before continuing their journey along the river at night. James reflects on the white survivors they escaped, noting their preoccupation with their own survival rather than pursuit. However, he remains wary, knowing his theft of the notebook adds to his list of crimes. The pair walk in silence, James consumed by a newfound anger, its intensity and direction unfamiliar to him. He decides moving inland is safer, but they postpone the…
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Chapter 23

by testsuphomeAdmin — The chapter opens with the protagonist accompanying her friend Jordi to buy cigarettes after a shocking revelation. Jordi is incredulous about the protagonist's new arrangement with her husband, Harris, where each is allowed one night of freedom per week without ending their marriage. The protagonist explains she first confessed her desires to a telephotographer, which Jordi calls a "Third Thing"—a Quaker concept allowing indirect communication of difficult truths. The protagonist grapples with the…
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