424 Results with the "Fiction" genre
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CHAPTER III ‑Frivolous Cupid
In Chapter III of "Frivolous Cupid," the narrative unfolds with the engagement of Smugg known among his peers, though it's met with skepticism given his unremarkable character and the shared bewilderment regarding his fiancée's preference for him. The chapter delves into the daily routines of Smugg and his friends as they prepare for exams, highlighting Smugg's peculiar habits and the group's lax approach to their studies. The turning point occurs when Smugg's routine changes; he starts disappearing each…-
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Chapter III of "The Circus Boys on the Mississippi" captures a day filled with humor, mild confrontation, and poignant reflection. The chapter opens with Mr. Sparling, the show owner, enjoying an amusing moment when Teddy performs an unplanned act causing him to laugh despite the breach in discipline. Teddy's interaction with Mr. Sparling shows a light-hearted side of circus life, with a hint of Teddy's daring character, as he boasts about controlling a donkey named January. The narrative then shifts as…
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Chapter III
Chapter III opens in the hushed atmosphere of a quaint London bookstore on a cold February evening. As the day nears its end and the store prepares to close, the quiet murmur of conversations fills the air. Snow is expected to fall later that night, adding to the serene yet chilly ambiance. Among the bookshelves, a woman stands quietly, observing the subtle rhythms of the store's final moments of the day. Her gaze shifts as she overhears a discussion between teenage clerks about a mysterious book, The…-
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Chapter III
Chapter III delves into the narrator’s struggle with the absence of their mother and the arrival of Miss Rosemary, who, despite her well-meaning efforts, cannot replace the emotional gap left by their mother’s absence. Miss Rosemary brings along her two younger children, Roberta and Will Junior, hoping to offer some companionship to the narrator and their brother, Samson. However, the siblings are less than thrilled by this arrangement, as the absence of a television and their own reluctance to connect…-
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CHAPTER II. The Fetish
The last twenty yards of the ordeal were covered in silence except for the steady splash of Lad's paws. Reaching the dock, the Master extended a hand, grasped the constable's soaking collar, and hauled the inert mass of humanity up onto the stringpiece. Then he reached down for Lad. The collie was almost as inert as the man he had saved. His mighty,effort, coupled with the stunning shock of fear that had clutched him when he felt both their bodies sinking beneath the lake's surface, had drained his…-
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CHAPTER II ‑Frivolous Cupid
At Colonel Holborow's cozy gathering, filled with bachelors save for himself, the conversation turned to the personal tales behind each man's unmarried state. Amid shared stories, Jack Dexter's narrative stood out for its dramatic and humorous recounting of a chased romance, entangled in mistaken identities and thwarted affections. Dexter's tale begins with his pursuit of Lady Mary Fitzmoine, hindered by her mother, the Duchess of Medmenham, who deems Dexter an unsuitable match. Determined, Dexter follows…-
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In Chapter II of "The Circus Boys On the Mississippi," tension erupts in the dressing tent when Mr. Miaco, the head clown and long-time ally of the Circus Boys, Phil and Teddy, intervenes in a physical altercation. Teddy, having previously angered the clown Diaz, becomes the initial focus of conflict, which Phil inadvertently escalates by getting involved. Despite Phil's attempts to downplay the situation, Miaco sternly warns Diaz against further aggression, highlighting the boys' esteemed reputation…
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Chapter II
Chapter II begins with Henry sitting alone on the stoop of his apartment building in Brooklyn, the weight of his emotions heavier than the physical exhaustion from a night spent indulging in alcohol and pills provided by his sister Muriel. The stormy evening mirrors the chaos within his mind, as he feels trapped in the isolation that his choices have led him to. He stares blankly at the rain pouring relentlessly down, unable to move, the stairs to his apartment—a place that once felt like home—now…-
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Chapter II
Chapter II opens in Brooklyn, New York, on a cool March day in 2015, where Henry Strauss finds himself standing at a crossroads in his creative journey. In the quiet of his apartment, Henry shares the final page of his manuscript, The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue, with Bea, a close confidant and academic. As she reads the last few words, her reaction is immediate and filled with disbelief. Bea is taken aback by the abrupt ending, especially concerning the unresolved fate of Addie, the enigmatic…-
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Chapter II
Chapter II begins with Mibs Beaumont, the narrator, reflecting on her life at home following a traumatic incident involving her father. That night, she shares a dimly lit bedroom with her younger sister, Gypsy. Mibs listens to the sounds around her—Gypsy’s steady breathing, the muffled activity of her mother and brother Rocket downstairs, and even the low rumbling of the earth itself. The atmosphere is thick with the noise of a family navigating its own sense of instability. Meanwhile, Mibs’ mother…-
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