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      Chapter 75

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with a depiction of Rowan and Aelin’s recent clandestine marriage, performed swiftly and in secrecy with only Aedion and Lysandra as witnesses. Their union is immediate, leaving them with minutes to consummate their vows. Rowan, still grappling with turbulent thoughts, reflects on the profound connection he shares with Aelin, whom he recognizes as his mate. Despite this awareness, he has repeatedly denied the bond out of respect for Lyria and fear of its implications. Aelin, however, is…
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      Chapter 74

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with a visceral and intense scene of violence and bloodshed, emphasizing the aftermath of a brutal confrontation. The imagery of blood spreading across the sand, staining weapons and clothing, underscores the severity of the conflict. The focus is on Lorcan, who is kneeling amidst the chaos, wounded and overwhelmed by the destruction wrought by Maeve and Aelin. His emotional turmoil is palpable as he witnesses the devastation and reflects on the actions that led to this moment. The scene…
    • Crown of Midnight (Throne of Glass Book 2) Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin In Crown of Mid­night, the grip­ping sec­ond install­ment of the Throne of Glass series, Celae­na Sar­doth­ien has become the King’s Champion—but her loy­al­ty is any­thing but absolute. As she car­ries out her dead­ly duties, Celae­na begins uncov­er­ing dark secrets buried with­in the glass cas­tle, secrets that could shat­ter the king­dom and expose her own mys­te­ri­ous past. Torn between her duty and her heart, she…
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      Thais

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      by LovelyMay Thaïs by Anatole France is a captivating novel that follows Paphnutius, an ascetic monk, as he attempts to convert the beautiful courtesan Thaïs to a life of spiritual devotion. Set in ancient Egypt, the story delves into the conflict between spiritual zeal and earthly desires, offering a poignant exploration of faith, love, and the complexities of redemption.
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      PART THE FIRST

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      by LovelyMay Part the First begins with the stark image of men retreating from the world to the arid wilderness near the Nile, where silence rules and devotion replaces comfort. These hermits, both solitary and communal, live by rigid codes that reject indulgence in favor of spiritual purity. Their days are filled with fasting, sleepless nights, and prayers whispered to the heavens, all efforts directed at overcoming the inherited stain of sin. These ascetics believe that through pain and denial, the soul might ascend…
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      PART THE SECOND

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      by LovelyMay Part the Second opens with Paphnutius standing in silence, his gaze fixed upon the barred window behind which Thais had disappeared into a life of penance. His heart, once conflicted, now beat with the calm assurance of a man who believed he had fulfilled his sacred calling. In the stillness that followed his final blessing, Paphnutius departed without fanfare, stepping away from the convent walls with the solemn dignity of one who had cast the world behind him. The thought of returning to the solitude of…
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      PART THE THIRD

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      by LovelyMay Part the Third begins with Paphnutius returning to the desert, the place that once represented peace, holiness, and divine focus. Yet what he finds is not the comforting silence of God but an unsettling emptiness that unsettles his soul. The sand, once a symbol of spiritual purification, now reflects only the dryness within his heart. He tries to pray, kneeling on familiar ground, but his prayers echo back unanswered, lost in a silence that now feels oppressive. His disciples greet him with reverence, but…
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      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.
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      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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      by LovelyMay A Nervous Breakdown overtakes Vassilyev not from sudden madness, but from the slow, unbearable weight of realizing how broken the world around him truly is. When he visits the red-light district with his two friends, curiosity and moral discomfort mix inside him like poison. Mayer and Rybnikov remain indifferent, joking as if they were passing time at a tavern. But for Vassilyev, every room and every face pierces through his conscience like a needle. The women he meets do not disgust him; they haunt him.…
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