822 Results with the "Fiction" genre


    • How to Ride to Hounds Cover
      by LovelyMay How to Ride to Hounds is not merely a tutorial but an invitation to understand a centuries-old ritual that fuses instinct, etiquette, and an unspoken bond with the land and the pack. This chapter begins with the acknowledgment that true mastery over fox-hunting cannot be taught like arithmetic—it must be absorbed through instinctive responsiveness and repeated exposure. Here, the rider is both student and participant in a carefully choreographed tradition, where personal impulses must be subdued in favor…
    • How the Raindrops and Sunbeams Helped Cover
      by LovelyMay "How the Raindrops and Sunbeams Helped" begins with the early stirrings of life as winter’s grip gently loosens, and Mother Nature senses the world’s readiness for change. She watches closely as plants sleep beneath the soil and birds still rest far away, waiting for their moment to return. Recognizing that spring doesn’t arrive in a rush but with gentle nudges, she sends her call to the Raindrops in Cloud Land and the Sunbeams in Blue Sky Park, trusting their playful but purposeful nature to wake…
    • How People Lived in the Time of Ulysses Cover
      by LovelyMay How People Lived in the Time of Ulysses offers a glimpse into an era where myth and reality blended seamlessly, and daily life revolved around order, valor, and ritual. Greece was not yet a unified nation but a cluster of small, independent kingdoms, each governed by its own monarch. These rulers lived in heavily guarded cities, built with immense stone walls so grand that later ages imagined them crafted by giants. At the core stood palaces, functioning as the center of governance and social life. Their…
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      Happiness

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      by LovelyMay Happiness begins beneath a quiet sky as vast as the hopes harbored by men living far from cities. The two shepherds, one old and nearly toothless, the other young and alert, sit by their flock through the night, joined by an estate overseer. Together they trade tales—not of sheep or work—but of fortunes hidden in the earth, of magic, curses, and long-forgotten men who once brushed shoulders with the supernatural. These stories, while half-believed, offer more than entertainment; they serve as emotional…
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      Growing Down

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      by LovelyMay Growing Down begins with a quiet shift in the narrator’s understanding of what it means to truly live. Where once there was ambition for position, income, and recognition, there now stands something far more genuine—a kite soaring in the wind, laughter shared over spilled marbles, and joy drawn from childish footsteps echoing in the backyard. The narrator, once proud of his adult image, finds himself letting go of the stiffness that comes with it. He sheds the polished shoes and structured schedules,…
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      Girlie

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter follows Girlie, a young domestic worker, as she navigates her daily responsibilities for her employers, Madam and Oga. Sent to the market three times a week, she purchases household items, groceries, and baby supplies, adapting to their preferences while masking her exhaustion. Girlie reflects on the disparities between her employers' affluent lifestyle and her own humble background in Akko, a village far removed from their polished neighborhood. Her observations highlight the invisible labor…
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      Ghostroots

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      by testsuphomeAdmin “Ghost­roots” by ‘Pemi Agu­da is a debut short sto­ry col­lec­tion set in Lagos, Nige­ria, blend­ing the mun­dane with the super­nat­ur­al. The twelve sto­ries explore themes of inher­i­tance, mater­nal lin­eage, and haunt­ing lega­cies, often focus­ing on women grap­pling with famil­ial and soci­etal bur­dens. Aguda’s prose weaves unset­tling yet deeply human nar­ra­tives, where every­day life inter­sects with spec­tral pres­ences. Notable sto­ries include “Breast­milk,” which delves into…
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      by LovelyMay Further Adventures of Lad by Albert Payson Terhune is a sequel to Lad: A Dog. It continues the heartwarming tales of Lad, a courageous and intelligent collie, as he faces new challenges and adventures, showcasing his loyalty and heroism.
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      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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      Fourth Wing

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Fourth Wing by Rebec­ca Yarros is a thrilling fan­ta­sy nov­el set in a bru­tal war col­lege where can­di­dates must sur­vive dead­ly tri­als to become elite drag­on rid­ers. The sto­ry fol­lows Vio­let Sor­ren­gail, a young woman who must nav­i­gate dan­ger­ous polit­i­cal alliances, life-or-death com­bat, and a for­bid­den romance, all while uncov­er­ing hid­den secrets that could change every­thing. Filled with action, intrigue, and emo­tion­al depth, Fourth…
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