845 Results with the "Fiction" genre


    • ON OFFICIAL DUTY Cover
      by LovelyMay "On Official Duty" begins with a quiet yet telling moment: a constable with a kind smile assures the examining magistrate that everything has followed procedure. His smile, modest and tired, speaks of a desire to be seen as dutiful, as someone who has done his part with care. When the sledge departs through a familiar landscape of snow-laden roads and dim forest outlines, a strange heaviness settles over the magistrate and the accompanying doctor. Although the snowstorm has passed, the silence now carries…
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      Oathbringer

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Oath­bringer is the third epic install­ment in Bran­don Sanderson’s acclaimed Storm­light Archive series. Set in the rich­ly detailed world of Roshar, the nov­el fol­lows Dali­nar Kholin as he strives to unite a frac­tured world threat­ened by ancient ene­mies. As secrets of the past come to light and new pow­ers awak­en, the char­ac­ters must con­front their inner demons and the true cost of lead­er­ship. With…
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      Notes

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      by LovelyMay In this notes "THE BLENDING"--of alternate prose and verse--"is not unknown in various countries." Thus in Dr. Steere's Swahili Tales (London, 1870), p. vii. we read: "It is a constant characteristic of popular native tales to have a sort of burden, which all join in singing. Frequently the skeleton of the story seems to be contained in these snatches of singing, which the story-teller connects by an extemporized account of the intervening history . . . Almost all these stories had sung parts, and of some…
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      Nightfall

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with a vivid depiction of the tense atmosphere on the eve of battle, as Princess Elena Galathynius observes the enemy’s army gathering on the Black Mountains. The pounding of bone drums and the flickering fires create a stark contrast between the enemy’s formidable presence and Elena’s own forces, which are comparatively diminished. Despite her strategic awareness and the prayers she offers, she recognizes the grim reality that her side faces imminent destruction. Her thoughts are…
    • Navani’s Notebook: The Fourth Bridge Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The provided chapter excerpt from *Navani’s Notebook: The Fourth Bridge* appears to be a title page or introductory section, as it primarily consists of structural HTML markup and an image reference. The chapter does not contain substantial narrative or analytical content, but the inclusion of the book's title image suggests a focus on visual or thematic elements central to the work. The HTML formatting indicates a digital or multimedia component, possibly hinting at an interactive or enhanced reading…
    • Navani’s Notebook: The Arnist Method Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The provided excerpt appears to be a title page from "Navani’s Notebook: The Arnist Method," featuring an image of the book's cover. This suggests the chapter serves as an introduction or opening section, setting the stage for the content to follow. The technical markup indicates a carefully formatted digital publication, with attention to metadata and styling. The XML and HTML structure reveals this is part of a professionally produced ebook, complete with page breaks, alt text for accessibility, and…
    • Nature’s Violet Children Cover
      by LovelyMay "Nature's Violet Children" begins in a sunlit clearing where spring had awakened a bed of violets hidden beneath layers of winter's snow. These flowers, delicate and full of quiet beauty, stretched toward the golden warmth, rejoicing in the freedom of their hilltop home. Their lives were simple yet complete, filled with the sound of breezes and the company of forest whispers. One morning, the serenity was interrupted by the footsteps of a young girl named Ruth. Her eyes lit up at the sight of the vibrant…
    • My Triumphant Finale Cover
      by LovelyMay My Triumphant Finale begins not with celebration, but with silence—the heavy kind that settles in a prison cell at night when hope has begun to fade. Sigismund Zaluski, a man once full of promise and intellect, finds himself confined not by just stone walls, but by the weight of an accusation rooted in thoughtless gossip. Within those narrow walls, time slows, days blur, and the mind becomes both sanctuary and tormentor. Desperate for a lifeline, he reaches out—not through voice, which the walls…
      Fiction • Satire
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      My Third Stage

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      by LovelyMay My Third Stage begins within the genteel backdrop of an afternoon social event, where civility masks the quiet churn of rivalry. At the center of this subtle drama is Sigismund Zaluski—a man whose foreign elegance and ease provoke both admiration and disquiet in those around him. His calm presence and cultured conversation hold sway over the company, drawing particular attention from Gertrude Morley, whose growing fondness for Zaluski is visible, though never spoken aloud. Among the onlookers is James…
      Fiction • Satire
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      My Sixth Stage

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      by LovelyMay My Sixth Stage begins during a particularly airless September in London, where Mark Shrewsbury, an otherwise prolific writer, found himself weighed down by the unrelenting heat and creative inertia. The comfort of his writing chamber offered little relief, and even the familiar rhythm of his typewriter failed to spark motivation. His mind wandered, detached from the manuscript he was laboring over. It was during this uninspired spell that he drifted into the club, looking for companionship or at least…
      Fiction • Satire
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