822 Results with the "Fiction" genre


    • Chapter Twenty-Eight Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin In Chapter Twenty-Eight of *Tower of Dawn*, Yrene and Chaol face a tense situation after an unseen assailant threatens Yrene outside their suite. Recognizing the danger, Yrene summons Prince Kashin, who arrives swiftly and organizes a thorough security detail to protect them. Chaol, confined to his wheelchair, reflects on his limited ability to defend Yrene, calculating that his best option would be to throw his weapons to buy her time. The chapter highlights his internal struggle with helplessness and his…
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      The Little Army

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      by LovelyMay The Little Army begins with an image full of energy and color—young boys and girls playing with all the seriousness of real soldiers, though their battles are imaginary and their weapons made of wood. With paper hats proudly worn and broomsticks clutched like rifles, they march to rhythms tapped out on tin cans and toy drums. Their faces glow with joy, their eyes lit by dreams, not yet shadowed by the weight of the world. Each step they take, each shout and cheer, builds a world where fear does not…
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    • Chapter Thirty-Seven Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Nesryn finds herself constrained by time as Falkan’s recovery delays their planned journey to the southern watchtowers. Despite her attempts to persuade Prince Sartaq to proceed without the shape-shifter, he insists on waiting, prioritizing safety even with Borte’s added support. Instead, Sartaq fills their days by introducing Nesryn to various rukhin clans across the northern and western aeries. These visits range from warm receptions with feasts and celebrations to more reserved encounters, like with…
    • Chapter Thirty-Eight Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Chaol Westfall strategically interrupts a private trade meeting of the khagan, leveraging his connections with palace guards to gain entry. Despite the khagan's initial irritation, Chaol maintains his composure, refusing to be intimidated by the ruler's power or his own physical limitations. He deliberately bypasses protocol by addressing the foreign trade vizier directly, revealing his knowledge of Aelin Galathynius's large firelance orders. This calculated move sets the stage for his bold proposition,…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin In Chapter Thirty-Nine of *Tower of Dawn*, Chaol experiences a pivotal moment of emotional and physical breakthrough. Overcome by regret after a heated argument with Yrene, he staggers toward her, defying his physical limitations to apologize. His body trembles with the effort, but his focus remains solely on Yrene, whose tears and hurt expression haunt him. He admits his words were born of self-loathing, not truth, and praises her courage and selflessness, desperate to make amends. Yet Yrene remains…
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      Chapter Forty

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chaol continues his recovery with Yrene's help, though his mobility remains limited. While he can now walk with a cane and even engage in light sword training with Hashim, running and more strenuous activities are still beyond his reach. Yrene supervises his sessions, focusing on rebuilding his leg muscles. During one such training, Chaol manages to land a few hits on Hashim, impressing Yrene, who later surprises him with a passionate kiss in a secluded alcove. However, their moment is interrupted by a…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Sartaq and Houlun spending over a week researching ancient maps of the Dagul Fells, preparing for a dangerous mission into the territory of the kharankui (spiders). The maps are vague, as few riders have dared to venture close enough for detailed reconnaissance. The group faces internal conflict when Borte, Houlun’s heir, is ordered to stay behind for the sake of their people’s bloodline. Despite her outrage, Borte reluctantly complies, while Sartaq defiantly insists on joining…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Nesryn and Sartaq crashing into a hidden net strung between mountain peaks, a trap designed to ensnare their ruk, Kadara. During the violent collision, Sartaq shields Nesryn, taking the brunt of the impact as they are thrown from the saddle. The scene is chaotic, with descriptions of twisting bodies, shattered shale, and Kadara’s desperate attempts to protect the hatchling in her talons. The pair survive the fall but are left disoriented and injured, with Sartaq bearing the worst…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Yrene realizing the grave danger she’s in after pushing Princess Hasar into a pool, an act that could have resulted in her execution. Chaos erupts as guards draw their weapons, and Chaol immediately positions himself protectively in front of Yrene, ready to fight. The tension peaks as Hasar emerges from the water, furious and pointing accusingly at Yrene, who braces for the worst. However, the situation takes an unexpected turn when Hasar’s lover, Renia, and Prince Kashin burst…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter depicts an intimate and transformative moment between Yrene and Chaol, where their physical and emotional connection deepens. Yrene reflects on how their union has reshaped her, contrasting it with her previous unremarkable experience with intimacy. She marvels at Chaol’s attentiveness to her pleasure and the profound sense of safety and belonging he provides. The emotional weight of their bond is further emphasized by Yrene’s realization that she has offered her heart to him, symbolized by…
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