424 Results with the "Fiction" genre
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CHAPTER I. The Derelict
Yet it must be late, because he was beginning to feel very pleasantly befuddled. His hosts, with every evidence of regret, heard his stammered statement that he must leave them. They tried to persuade him to stay for just one more drink. But Link was firm. Then, with a shock, it came to his muddled brain that perhaps he had overstayed his time; that possibly the store might already be closed for the night. At the idea, he was wide awake and anxious. He bade his new friends a regretful and somewhat hazy… -
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CHAPTER I. The Coming Of Lad
The quiet village of Hampton and its surroundings are disrupted by a series of professional and amateur burglaries, igniting fears and leading to an epidemic of increased security measures among the residents. Amid this unease, the Mistress and Master of "the Place," a serene thirty-acre homestead isolated by its surrounding landscapes, feel the absence of a family dog acutely. To address their safety concerns and fill the void left by their recently deceased pointer, they compromise on getting a collie,…-
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In the opening chapter of "The Circus Boys On the Mississippi," we meet Teddy Tucker and Phil Forrest, two young performers in the Sparling Combined Shows. The chapter begins with Phil inquiring Teddy about any troubles he might have had with Diaz, a new Spanish clown. Teddy reluctantly admits to a potential misunderstanding, sparked by Phil noticing Diaz's hostile glare at Teddy during a circus performance. The tension between Teddy and Diaz stems from an incident where Teddy disrupted Diaz's act by…
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Chapter I
Chapter I begins on March 12, 2014, in the heart of New York City, where Henry Strauss is caught in the everyday rhythm of his life, navigating the bustling streets of Brooklyn. Despite holding a degree in theology, Henry has found solace in the quiet sanctuary of The Last Word, a quaint bookstore tucked away amidst the city's frenetic pace. The shop, with its shelves crammed full of wisdom and its familiar cat, Book, provides him with a grounding comfort, offering an escape from the overwhelming noise of…-
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Chapter I
Chapter I introduces Henry, born on September 4, 2013, in New York City, a city that both shapes and intensifies the emotional struggles he experiences. From the outset, Henry’s existence is marked by an emotional sensitivity beyond the ordinary, something that traces back to the congenital condition he was born with—a heart that was repaired, yet somehow left overly exposed. His heart, though physically fixed by surgeons, feels too vulnerable, amplifying the highs and lows of life to an unbearable…-
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Chapter I
Chapter I begins in the quiet aftermath of a rainy night in New York City, September 5, 2014. The young man wakes up alone, the echoes of an unsettling dream still clinging to his mind. The world outside his window is bathed in the bright September sunlight, a stark contrast to the emotional storm he’s weathering internally. Addie, the woman he loves, is missing—not just from the bed they once shared but from his life entirely. The apartment, once a haven of shared moments and subtle memories, now…-
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Chapter I
Chapter I introduces the protagonist, who reflects on the family’s recent decision to relocate to a remote area following a traumatic event involving her brother, Fish. Their previous home, nestled by the coast, had been a place where the protagonist had always felt a deep connection to the ocean—its waves and rhythm provided comfort and solace. However, Fish’s relationship with water was far from serene; his connection to the sea seemed to summon storms rather than peace. This dangerous pattern led…-
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Chapter 9 unfolds in the heart of the holiday season, where Ridge Road glows softly with warm, understated decorations, offering a picture-perfect contrast to the garish lights and oversized inflatables scattered throughout neighboring streets. Among the row of grand Victorian homes, the house at 93 Ridge Road stands as an anomaly—its windows dark, its porch unadorned, devoid of the festive embellishments that mark the season. Once known for their annual Christmas gatherings, Roddy and Em Harris have let…
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Chapter 9
Chapter 9 of Their Eyes Were Watching God presents a moment of transformation for Janie as she experiences the grand funeral of her late husband, Joe. The funeral, described in great detail, serves as a public event that reflects Joe’s high social status and the respect he garnered in the community. Despite the large turnout and the display of mourning, Janie feels emotionally distant from the event. Instead of joining in the outward sorrow, Janie finds a quiet sense of peace within herself,…-
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Chapter 8
In Chapter 8, the story unfolds on a snowy Wednesday just before Thanksgiving, capturing the bustling atmosphere of Penn Station in New York. The protagonist finds himself caught in the midst of a crowd of travelers, each person racing to their destination as the chaos of the station mirrors his internal turmoil. Amidst the crowd, he yearns for the calm comfort of his dorm at Columbia, where he could escape the overwhelming sense of isolation he feels in this moment. His longing is not just for physical…-
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