822 Results with the "Fiction" genre


    • Chapter XII — The witch and other Stories Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter XII opens with a sharp tension between discomfort and contemplation, set in the stifling quarters of a passenger ship crossing the open sea. Gusev, wrapped in heavy cloth to ward off a chill that seems to come from inside him rather than the air, lies quietly among the others. The heat has pressed down for days, thick and unmoving, yet it is not the temperature that unsettles most—it is the silence that follows a fellow soldier’s sudden collapse during a card game. His fall, violent and…
    • Chapter XII — The Shower Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter XII – The Shower opens with a sense of quiet reprieve for Agnes Grey, who finds herself momentarily freed from her usual obligations. The unpredictable moods of the Murray sisters have created a rare window of solitude. With this short escape, she chooses to visit Nancy Brown, a kind-hearted widow whose worries now revolve around a missing cat and the everyday challenges of failing eyesight. The errand, while small, becomes an opportunity for Agnes to act on her values of service and empathy. She…
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    • Chapter XII — The Circus Boys on the Mississippi Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter XII begins with Phil Forrest and Little Dimples preparing backstage, their excitement visible in every movement. Tonight, they intend to unveil an entirely new riding routine—a surprise performance that blends familiarity with daring novelty. They’ve practiced late into the night, refining each twist, turn, and leap until their timing felt flawless. The concept of the “brother and sister act” offers a fresh dynamic, breaking away from the usual pairings and adding emotional resonance for…
    • Chapter XI: The Guard Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter XI: The Guard opens in a quiet phase of Lad’s life, where the strength that once defined him has grown dim, yet the heart that drove his loyalty remains fierce and clear. The once tireless collie no longer charges across the grounds with the same ease, but his instincts, honed by years of service and love, never waver. Every movement is slower now, more deliberate, yet each glance still carries the same intelligent watchfulness that made him beloved. He has entered a stage where the world expects…
    • CHAPTER XI ‑Thuvia, Maid of Mars Cover
      by LovelyMay CHAPTER XI – Thuvia, Maid of Mars opens with Carthoris awakening on a blood-soaked battlefield, left unconscious amid the lifeless bodies of fallen foes. Disoriented and weak, he finds Thuvia and Kar Komak gone, with no sign of where or how they vanished. Though wounded and drained, Carthoris rises with unwavering resolve, setting his course for Aaanthor, where water and possible clues await, his thoughts consumed by Thuvia’s safety. Reaching the crumbling city of Aaanthor, Carthoris encounters a…
    • Chapter XI — The woman in the Alcove Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter XI - The woman in the Alcove opens during a time when progress in the investigation appears stalled, with Mr. Durand’s innocence still unproven and suspicions against Mr. Grey unconfirmed. The narrator recounts how, during those uneventful two weeks, a letter from Mr. Fairbrother adds unexpected depth to the case. From his recovery bed in New Mexico, he reveals that the original diamond had a distinct setting purchased in France, which could only have been duplicated in New York under his…
    • Chapter XI — The witch and other Stories Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter XI opens with the heavy, stale air of the steamer pressing down on its weary passengers. Pavel Ivanitch, once filled with sharp words and fiery energy, now lies still, his breaths shallow and labored. Despite the struggle in his chest, he insists he feels slightly better, though his fading voice betrays a more serious decline. He murmurs sympathy for Gusev, admitting regret over past complaints and harsh views, recognizing that suffering softens even the most hardened hearts. In this confined…
    • Chapter XI — The Cottagers Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter XI – The Cottagers begins with a shift in Agnes Grey’s routine, allowing her time away from her role as governess to explore more meaningful and personal engagements. With only one pupil to attend to, her schedule permits visits to the nearby villagers, a community largely ignored by the wealthy families she serves. These outings become a welcome contrast to the superficiality and arrogance she often witnesses at Horton Lodge. Agnes quickly finds that while the poor have little in material…
      Fiction • Novel
    • Chapter XI — The Circus Boys on the Mississippi Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter XI opens in the cramped quarters of the riverboat with Teddy Tucker in a state of mild panic. The prized ostrich egg, which he guarded with great enthusiasm, has vanished from his locked trunk without a trace. Teddy, frustrated and suspicious, scours the cabin while Phil Forrest watches with a measured calm, skeptical of the drama but intrigued by the oddity of the theft. Every item remains undisturbed except for the egg, heightening the mystery. Phil, ever observant, begins mentally cataloging…
    • Chapter X: The Intruders Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter X: The Intruders begins with a rupture in routine, as the serene world of The Place is disturbed by unwelcome guests. The first sign of trouble emerges when a pig from neighboring land trespasses through a gap in the fence, rooting and tearing through the garden with destructive enthusiasm. Though not new to the sight of stray creatures, Lad regards pigs with specific disdain, rooted in past encounters that left scars both physical and emotional. Despite his advancing age, Lad’s instinct to…
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