845 Results with the "Fiction" genre


    • 21. The Seething Knot Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Adolin Kholin grappling with the seemingly trivial yet deeply personal decision of choosing an outfit for an important mission into Shadesmar. He compares the process to dueling, where instincts honed through practice guide his choices. Despite his usual confidence, he hesitates between a traditional Kholin blue jacket and a bold yellow one, reflecting his internal conflict between duty and self-expression. His struggle highlights the tension between societal expectations and…
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      Black House

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Black House is the long-await­ed sequel to The Tal­is­man, reunit­ing read­ers with ​Jack Sawyer—now a retired LAPD detec­tive liv­ing in small-town Wis­con­sin. But when a series of grue­some child mur­ders plague the com­mu­ni­ty, Jack is drawn back into the hor­rors of the ​Ter­ri­to­ries, the alter­nate uni­verse he once tra­versed as a boy. Team­ing up with an aging bik­er named ​Hen­ry Ley­den​ and a boy with super­nat­ur­al…
      Fantasy • Fiction • Horror • Thriller
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      Cassidy

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Cassidy’s life takes an unexpected turn in the chapter as she and her mother, Marigold, settle into their familiar camping routine after the rainstorm, creating a sense of comfort at their home on wheels, Sadie. However, the arrival of a man from the neighboring RV shatters the peace they had carefully cultivated. Cassidy quickly dubs him “Dick Weasel,” partly due to his brash demeanor, but also because his intrusion into their secluded world sparks feelings of irritation and unease within her.…
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      Cassidy

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Cassidy spends several weeks reflecting on the aftermath of a devastating fire that barely spared the Whispering River. During this period, she embarks on a mission to locate two boxes she believes hold crucial memories from her past. One day, while borrowing her father's truck to work at the hot springs, she makes an unexpected discovery—inside the rearview mirror, she finds a lockbox that instantly sparks recognition. She knows instinctively that the boxes she seeks are hidden inside this lockbox.…
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      Chapter Eight

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      by testsuphomeAdmin In this chapter, Nesta’s physical and emotional struggles are vividly depicted as she faces the daunting task of descending a seemingly endless spiral staircase within a foreboding house. Despite her confidence in her new High Fae abilities, her body rebels—dizziness, exhaustion, and pain threaten to overpower her. Each step becomes a battle against her own limitations, symbolizing her internal conflict and the weight of her past trauma. Her determination to reach the bottom underscores her resilience,…
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      I‑4. Vyre

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter follows Vyre, formerly known as Moash, as he reflects on his newfound freedom from emotional chains. Having surrendered his pain and guilt to Odium, he now perceives his past life as constrained by unseen bonds. While working in a quarry outside Kholinar with his singer companions, Vyre experiments with his Shardblade, attempting to replicate Prince Adolin's throwing technique. His inability to master the maneuver highlights the limitations of his Honorblade, yet he feels no frustration—only…
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      EPILOGUE

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The epilogue opens with a reflective monologue, where the narrator contemplates moments of unexpected peace amidst a life of suffering. Gazing at a majestic sunrise over frozen cliffs, they find solace in the belief that a higher power guides their path, offering reassurance that even if they fail, another will continue their work. This introspective passage sets a tone of quiet resolution and hints at deeper metaphysical themes surrounding destiny and purpose in the narrative. The scene shifts to Vin,…
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      by LovelyMay After the Theatre opens with Nadya Zelenin stepping into the cold night air, her thoughts still lost in the echoes of the opera she had just seen. The emotions stirred by "Yevgeny Onyegin" settle into her like a dream she doesn’t want to wake from. The world feels richer, more meaningful, every shadow more poetic. Her mind latches onto Tatyana’s sorrow, and she feels a thrill in imagining herself as a girl fated to suffer for love. This imagined melancholy draws her closer to the idea of being noble…
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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 LovelyMay Buttered Side Down by Edna Ferber is a delightful collection of short stories that offers witty, poignant, and insightful glimpses into the lives of everyday people. Published in 1912, the stories explore themes of love, ambition, hardship, and the unpredictable nature of life, often emphasizing the humor and irony in ordinary circumstances. With Ferber’s sharp observations and engaging prose, the collection captures the struggles and triumphs of its characters, making it a timeless celebration of human resilience and spirit.
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