424 Results with the "Fiction" genre
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Chapter VIII
Chapter VIII, On the evening of July 30, 2014, within the vibrant yet tense atmosphere of New York City, Addie is confronted by Henry, who challenges her decision to engage with the darkness. This confrontation comes at a critical point, as Addie’s determination not to lose Henry drives her to make a choice that is fraught with peril. Henry, weary and seemingly resigned to their fate, believes that it is too late for any of them to alter the course their lives have taken. He confesses regret over the…-
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Chapter VIII
Chapter VIII opens with Mibs's unwavering determination to reach Salina, feeling an overwhelming urgency as she makes up her mind to leave the church where she had fainted. Despite Will Junior’s deep concern for her well-being, Mibs refuses to let anything stand in her way, resolute in her decision to go alone. Her desire to get to Salina, no matter the cost, drives her to step outside the church and prepare to run the ninety miles if necessary. As she looks around, the sight of the Heartland Bible…-
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CHAPTER VII. The Juggernaut
Everyone seems to have known Lady, incidentally. Oh! And another thing; Rhuburger's father used to be seen around, occasionally, with a rather bizarre character known as Bilke. Bilke has a certain hobby. Namely, running over dogs. He'd driven that route scores of times, with Rhuburger and without him, just for the dog-chasing. The apple doesn't fall far from the tree, it seems. Rhuburger, it turns out, had a pact with Bilke about competing for 'records' in dog-killing. It was rather an open secret." There…-
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CHAPTER VII ‑Frivolous Cupid
In "Marriage by Compulsion," Duke Deodonato, ruler of a duchy, is persuaded by Dr. Fusbius that marriage is the best state for humans. Consequently, Deodonato decrees that all single men over twenty-one must marry within three weeks. However, this bold move disrupts the duchy, especially when he implies he himself will select a bride for his qualities, ignoring wealth or status. This causes all eligible women to refuse proposals, hoping to be chosen by the Duke, and disrupts the decree's intentions. The…-
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In Chapter VII of "The Circus Boys on the Mississippi," we journey alongside Phil and Teddy as they quickly adapt to dramatic changes and unexpected challenges. After a lightning strike ruins a center pole during their performance, the show perseveres, showcasing the resilience and swift problem-solving characteristic of circus life. Teddy becomes an unexpected hero, earning adulation from the audience and his peers by preventing a potential disaster and swiftly manages an amusing crowd during the…
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Chapter VII
Chapter VII unfolds in New York City on a chilly evening in September, where Henry finds himself wandering the city streets, overwhelmed by the lingering feelings of loneliness and the residue of his past relationship. His apartment, a sanctuary that should provide comfort, now serves as a haunting reminder of what was once shared with Tabitha. The clutter—photos, books, personal items—all seem to shout of their lost connection, intensifying Henry's isolation. The silence that fills his apartment feels…-
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Chapter VII
Chapter VII, In the turmoil of occupied France, on November 23, 1944, Addie, also known as Adeline, finds herself imprisoned by German soldiers in a cold, dark cell on the outskirts of Orleans. Despite her best efforts to remain unnoticed, the fact that she is a woman draws unwanted attention, leading to her brutal treatment. The weight of her past choices presses down on her as she sits in captivity, the decision to return to France from Boston, motivated by pride and a desire to reconnect with the legacy…-
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Chapter VII
Chapter VII begins with the protagonist waking up in Pastor Meeks’s office, disoriented and confused, to the sound of heated arguments. She finds herself lying on a blue plaid sofa, surrounded by chaos. Pastor Meeks is in the midst of an angry confrontation with a thin deliveryman, who is holding a large pink Bible. The pastor, visibly irritated, criticizes the color of the Bibles, questioning their appropriateness for his congregation. He seems more focused on the color than the actual purpose of the…-
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CHAPTER VI. The Tracker
In Chapter VI of "Further Adventures of Lad" titled "The Tracker," the Place becomes the temporary home of an unruly child named Cyril. Cyril is sent to the Place while his parents are in Europe, largely due to his poor health and their hope that the countryside will aid his recovery. Cyril proves to be a challenge, causing chaos and displaying a notable lack of discipline, particularly in contrast to the well-mannered collie, Lad. Cyril's mischievousness quickly disrupts the tranquility of the Place,…-
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CHAPTER VI ‑Frivolous Cupid
In Chapter VI of "Frivolous Cupid," titled "Which Shall It Be?", a day unfolds with a philosopher engrossed in a book of ontology, critically analyzing its contents, oblivious to the serene environment of the orchard he is in. His solitude is interrupted by Miss May, a young woman seeking his counsel on a matter of the heart under the guise of discussing a scenario from a novel she has been reading. She paints a picture of a girl torn between two prospective lovers: one whom her family and she find…-
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