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      Miles

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Miles found himself immersed in a world that was both surreal and emotionally charged as Felix recounted a love story involving Alonso and Sebastian. These characters, seemingly pulled from the fabric of fantasy, captivated Miles’s attention and stirred emotions he had yet to confront. As Felix wove the narrative, Miles felt an unsettling blend of desire to escape his current turmoil, particularly the gravity of his brother Wynton’s condition, and the weight of his family’s ongoing challenges. His…
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      Miles

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      by testsuphomeAdmin In the chapter titled "Miles," the narrative opens with Miles receiving alarming news about his brother Wynton, who has gone into cardiac arrest. As they drive towards home, Miles grapples with a mix of fear and guilt. He reflects on their strained relationship, wishing he could have been a better brother. Dizzy, his sister, is visibly shaken, and Miles struggles to reassure her, nurturing a moment of connection by expressing his love for her. The journey through the forest brings Miles to a profound…
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      Miles

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Miles sat in the truck, his mind in turmoil, trying to process the emotional whirlwind of the day. His sister, Dizzy, sat next to him, her tear-streaked face a constant reminder of the pain they were both grappling with. Their father’s abandonment had left an indelible mark, and the emotional gravity of their fractured family hung heavy in the air. Despite Miles' best efforts to reassure her, the sense of loss lingered between them, with Dizzy’s once bright, hopeful spirit now crushed by the weight of…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Miles settled into the passenger seat of the truck, urging Felix to start the engine and drive without hesitation. He dismissed any concerns about Sandro, his loyal dog, not being with them. His certainty about moving forward seemed almost forceful as he tried to suppress the emotions swirling inside him. Felix, though concerned, wisely chose not to press the matter further, respecting Miles’s desire to proceed in silence. The truck moved steadily down the road, but Miles’s thoughts were far from…
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      Miles

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Miles walked into his father’s house, his heart heavy with the uncertainty of what lay ahead. The house felt strangely familiar, yet distant, and the air was thick with tension. His father, a towering figure in his life, sat on the familiar yellow couch with Sandro, the family dog, at his side. It was as if his father had been waiting for this very moment—waiting for Miles to arrive. The soft sound of jazz music played in the background, creating an almost nostalgic ambiance, but the silence between…
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      Miles

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Miles had always felt that poetry was his calling, believing that he was destined to be a poet like the great Homer or Keats, especially after his father praised his writing. This encouragement fueled a new sense of purpose as he began to form a family of his own, with his father and his half-sister, Cassidy, who was his favorite person. As they drove back to Paradise Springs, the journey stirred a surge of emotions within him. A heartfelt moment with his father, who lovingly expressed his pride and…
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      Miles

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Miles finds himself sitting in the truck beside Felix, with their dog Sandro wedged between them as they speed toward the hospital. The journey feels heavier than usual, carrying not only the weight of the anticipation of Wynton’s condition but also the emotional tension between him and Felix. As they drive, Felix suddenly reveals the shocking news that he is likely to go blind, a fact that hits Miles harder than he anticipated. Miles, initially misunderstanding, assumes Felix is referring to something…
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      Memory

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      by LovelyMay Memory has a way of arriving uninvited, stirred by the smallest scene—a child’s laughter, a familiar glance, the shape of a smile. While walking one afternoon, the narrator encounters a young boy at play, whose cheerful noise echoes the past like a song half-remembered. The boy’s resemblance to a son once held close is so striking it jolts the narrator into a vivid reverie, where long-forgotten days return as clear as yesterday. That single moment unfolds years of tenderness, joy, and the deep ache…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Pauly, a disobedient but imaginative boy, routinely ignores his mother's warnings to stick to major roads on his way home from his cousins' house. Preferring quieter, scenic routes, he often takes a shortcut through the Alele Estate, where the guards recognize him. One day, after staying late playing with his cousins, Pauly encounters three mysterious masquerades blocking his path in the bush. Despite their eerie presence and out-of-season appearance, Pauly politely addresses them, intrigued by their vivid…
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      Manifest

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with the protagonist, a 26-year-old woman, discovering her first pimple and fixating on its presence. As she examines the blemish, her mother unexpectedly calls her "Agnes," a name that does not belong to her. This unsettling moment occurs during a mundane activity of sorting beans, where the protagonist takes pleasure in removing and killing weevils, drawing a parallel to societal exclusion. The mother's sudden use of the name Agnes, followed by her silent retreat, introduces an air of…
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