820 Results with the "Fiction" genre


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      1. Calluses

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with an epigraph from Navani Kholin, discussing the mechanics of attracting spren by using gemstones and familiar elements. This sets a thematic tone for the chapter, which then shifts to focus on Lirin, a surgeon calmly treating a child for scurvy amidst a refugee crisis. Lirin’s training helps him remain composed as he assists the child’s mother, offering a token for juice and promising to help locate her missing children. The scene highlights the dire conditions in Hearthstone,…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Kaladin and Teft continue their search for Noril, a refugee who lost an arm and suffered severe shock. After being cared for by Kaladin’s father, Noril was sent to the ardents for rehabilitation. However, the ardents reveal they couldn’t fully help him due to his mental state, catching him attempting suicide before transferring him to the Devotary of Mercy. Kaladin reflects on the challenges of triage, struggling with the emotional toll of prioritizing some lives over others. The ardent assisting…
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      Miles

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Miles wakes up to the cold, gray light of early morning, surrounded by the quiet stillness of the vineyard. His body aches from the uncomfortable position he had slept in, and the emptiness of the place only deepens his sense of disillusionment. He had waited all night, desperately hoping to find the rainbow-haired girl again, to reclaim the fleeting feeling of connection that had once been so palpable between them. But as the sun rises and the silence deepens, Miles realizes that she is gone, leaving him…
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      Miles

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Miles walked into his father’s house, his heart heavy with the uncertainty of what lay ahead. The house felt strangely familiar, yet distant, and the air was thick with tension. His father, a towering figure in his life, sat on the familiar yellow couch with Sandro, the family dog, at his side. It was as if his father had been waiting for this very moment—waiting for Miles to arrive. The soft sound of jazz music played in the background, creating an almost nostalgic ambiance, but the silence between…
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      Chapter Six

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with a vivid depiction of Cassian’s martial training, highlighting his movements as both beautiful and deadly. Nesta observes him with a mixture of fascination and awe, unable to look away from his precise and graceful actions. Her awareness of Cassian’s presence is almost instinctive, stemming from their complex history and her deepening fascination. This scene underscores Cassian’s formidable strength and skill, contrasting with Nesta’s internal struggle to reconcile her…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Navani and her team navigate the dim, labyrinthine corridors of Urithiru, a once-grand tower now marred by theft and neglect. The atmosphere is tense, with distant screams and thunder underscoring the urgency of their mission. Guided by the Sibling’s instructions, they search for a hidden garnet vein, a clue to unlocking the tower’s secrets. The group’s unease grows as Navani orders them to extinguish their lights, plunging them into darkness, where a faint garnet spark leads them to a concealed…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Dockson reflecting on Kelsier's absence, channeling his grief into managing the rebellion's logistics. As Kelsier's second-in-command, he adjusts the plan to maintain order, distributing resources strategically and securing key locations before chaos erupts. A messenger arrives with troubling news: Vin has been captured and taken to the palace dungeons by an Inquisitor. Despite his concern, Dockson prioritizes the larger mission over a risky rescue, demonstrating his pragmatic…
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      by LovelyMay Buttercup Gold and Other Stories by Ellen Robena Field is a delightful collection of heartwarming tales and poems that celebrate nature, kindness, and the innocence of childhood. Filled with vivid imagery and timeless lessons, the book offers a nostalgic glimpse into simple joys and moral values.
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      As It Is

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      by LovelyMay As It Is opens with a voice that feels both hopeful and honest—someone who has dreamed of a better world but now sees value in the one already here. The speaker reflects on how much easier life might be if people were less greedy, more patient, or more forgiving of each other's flaws. Yet even with those thoughts, there’s no bitterness. Instead, there’s acceptance—a recognition that the world, with all its messiness and contradictions, still offers beauty. It may not be perfect, but it’s deeply…
      Fiction • Poetry
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      by LovelyMay Letter to Pierre de Ronsard begins with an image not of glory, but of solitude and loss—a poet once crowned by laurels now lying beneath disturbed soil, his tomb dishonored by storms of fanaticism and revolution. The admiration poured into this letter is tempered by the irony that while Ronsard sought a humble resting place by the Loire, shaded by trees and remembered only by his verse, his grave instead bore the brunt of turmoil. Yet, that broken tomb does not mark the end of his legacy. His poetry,…
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