822 Results with the "Fiction" genre


    • The Schoolmistress and Other Stories Cover
      by LovelyMay The Schoolmistress and Other Stories by Anton Chekhov is a poignant collection of short stories capturing the complexities of human nature, societal struggles, and the quiet tragedies of everyday life. With his characteristic wit and empathy, Chekhov explores themes of love, loneliness, and the fleeting nature of happiness.
    • THE SCHOOLMISTRESS Cover
      by LovelyMay The Schoolmistress begins with Marya Vassilyevna traveling home after a school visit, trudging through muddy fields that reflect her tired spirit. Her mind drifts between worries about an upcoming examination and the recent arrest of a clerk, all while sitting opposite Hanov in the cart. Though they speak little, Hanov’s presence awakens in her a curiosity and a faint yearning, stirred by the contrast between his idle wealth and her laborious profession. She sees in him something she might never have:…
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      THE REQUIEM

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      by LovelyMay The Requiem begins with a quiet moment in the village church after the final echo of the choir fades, leaving only Andrey Andreyitch behind. While others have already gone, his presence feels out of place, wrapped more in habit than in reverence. Dressed meticulously in clean, fine clothing, he does not appear as a grieving father, but rather as someone fulfilling a duty. Father Grigory’s approach breaks the stillness with sharp words, confronting the offensive phrasing in a prayer slip Andrey…
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      by LovelyMay Chapter 39 titled "The Real Successes" speaks to a truth often buried beneath society's obsession with wealth, status, and outward displays of power. It invites readers to shift their gaze away from the glimmer of riches and toward those who live with purpose, kindness, and unwavering integrity. Success is not found in how tall one stands in the business world or how many accolades decorate their name, but in the quiet moments of moral courage, loyalty to loved ones, and strength shown in hardship. A man…
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      The Raindrops

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      by LovelyMay "The Raindrops" open their story within the soft realms of Cloudland, a place nestled between Earthdom and Sky Country, where moisture dwells in harmony before beginning its mission. Among them, two curious droplets gaze below, noticing the parched and withering world, moved not by command but by purpose. In a spirited mood, they gather fellow droplets and begin their descent, turning it into a joyful race, each one eager to be of service and touch the Earth with their gift. They twist and twirl through…
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      by LovelyMay The Other Fellow begins by pointing a subtle mirror at the reader, revealing the quiet habit of believing others have it easier, happier, or more successful. We imagine someone else’s path as smoother, their burdens lighter, and their days filled with victories we rarely experience. It’s an instinct rooted in comparison, often sparked by small disappointments in our own lives. Each missed opportunity makes another’s win seem bigger. Every struggle exaggerates the ease we think others enjoy. This…
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    • The Old, Old Story Cover
      by LovelyMay "The Old, Old Story" begins with the quiet frustration of chasing something just out of reach. The speaker recalls setting out with hope, only to hear the same phrase again and again—“You should have been here yesterday.” It becomes a refrain that shadows more than fishing trips; it echoes a wider truth about missed timing. Success always seems just one day behind, and that memory of better chances becomes both a comfort and a taunt. Yet the speaker doesn’t complain bitterly. Instead, he waits with…
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    • The Mother’s Question Cover
      by LovelyMay The Mother's Question captures the memory of a son who, now grown, reflects on the tender concerns of his mother during his early years. Whenever he arrived home after a walk in the rain, she would always ask the same thing—whether his feet were wet. Though it seemed like a small detail at the time, that repeated question stood as proof of her deep care and constant vigilance. Her love was expressed through actions: preparing warm socks, heating slippers by the fire, and watching the door until he…
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    • The Lure That Failed Cover
      by LovelyMay The Lure That Failed begins with a portrait of a whimsical land, full of colors brighter than any real-world palette and joys untouched by adult concerns. It’s a place where laughter is never forced and no one ever grows tired, hungry, or grumpy. Everything sweet is in endless supply—chocolate and cookies fall like blessings from the sky, and not a single child is told to wait before having more. The sun never sets too early, and bedtime simply doesn’t exist. In this place, puppies play gently,…
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    • The Love of the Game Cover
      by LovelyMay The Love of the Game begins with a voice that pushes back against a world obsessed with winning, proving, and outdoing. Instead of glorifying success in its usual form—money, fame, or accolades—it leans into a different kind of victory. This victory is quieter, rooted in the joy of effort itself, and in the satisfaction of knowing that something was done wholeheartedly. The speaker notices how often people get lost in comparison. They look at what others have and feel cheated or left behind. But what…
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