853 Results with the "Fiction" genre


    • The Obelisk Gate Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The Obelisk Gate con­tin­ues N.K. Jemisin’s Hugo Award-win­ning Bro­ken Earth tril­o­gy, plung­ing read­ers deep­er into a world rav­aged by apoc­a­lyp­tic cli­mate dis­as­ters. As the Fifth Season—a cat­a­stroph­ic cli­mate event—unfolds, the sto­ry fol­lows: ​Essun, a griev­ing moth­er and pow­er­ful oro­gene, who seeks refuge in the under­ground comm of Castri­ma while hunt­ing her daughter’s kid­nap­per. ​Nas­sun, Essun’s miss­ing daugh­ter, whose emerg­ing pow­ers draw her into a dan­ger­ous fac­tion with…
      Dystopian • Fantasy • Fiction • Science Fiction
    • CHAPTER VI — Thuvia, Maid of Mars Cover
      by LovelyMay CHAPTER VI – Thuvia, Maid of Mars begins as Carthoris and Thuvia reach the gates of Lothar, a city hidden for centuries and shrouded in silence. No cries rise from the battlements, no sentries guard its walls, and yet the city remains untouched by war. Just moments before, it had been defended by a phantom army—archers who materialized to repel an advancing force and then vanished without a trace. Thuvia, again demonstrating her unspoken power over banths, secures safe passage for herself and…
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      Miles

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Miles finds himself standing at a crossroads, overwhelmed by emotions as he grapples with the weight of his brother Wynton’s coma. The guilt and sorrow that have taken hold of him feel suffocating, pushing him into a state of detachment from those around him. Sitting under the shade of a sprawling willow tree, he finds temporary solace in the silent companionship of his dog, Sandro, the only presence that seems to truly understand him. The weight of Wynton’s absence is heavy, and Miles is haunted by…
    • About the Author Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin I understand your request, but it seems that the content you provided is more of an introductory or biographical section about Jandy Nelson rather than a book chapter. Should I summarize this content as such, or are you planning to provide the actual chapter text subsequently? Please clarify. If you have the chapter ready, you can share it now for the summarization…
    • Chapter Seventeen Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin In Chapter Seventeen, Nesta begins to take proactive steps toward her physical and mental strengthening by proposing a training initiative within the House. She approaches Clotho with a plan to have her priestesses train in hand-to-hand combat and self-defense, supervised by Cassian. Despite initial doubts about participation, she offers to create a sign-up sheet to encourage interest, receiving Clotho’s blessing. However, the sign-up remains empty, reflecting the challenges of initiating change and the…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Breeze, a noble-born member of Kelsier’s crew, reflects on his unique perspective of intrigue, shaped by his aristocratic upbringing. Unlike the brutal, survival-driven betrayals of the skaa underworld, noble intrigues were more abstract, with consequences spanning generations. Despite his background, Breeze has found camaraderie in the tight-knit crew, using his Allomantic powers to foster unity. His past experiences make him particularly attuned to subtle signs of conspiracy, which he detects in a…
    • THE SCHOOLMISTRESS Cover
      by LovelyMay The Schoolmistress begins with Marya Vassilyevna traveling home after a school visit, trudging through muddy fields that reflect her tired spirit. Her mind drifts between worries about an upcoming examination and the recent arrest of a clerk, all while sitting opposite Hanov in the cart. Though they speak little, Hanov’s presence awakens in her a curiosity and a faint yearning, stirred by the contrast between his idle wealth and her laborious profession. She sees in him something she might never have:…
    • The Old, Old Story Cover
      by LovelyMay "The Old, Old Story" begins with the quiet frustration of chasing something just out of reach. The speaker recalls setting out with hope, only to hear the same phrase again and again—“You should have been here yesterday.” It becomes a refrain that shadows more than fishing trips; it echoes a wider truth about missed timing. Success always seems just one day behind, and that memory of better chances becomes both a comfort and a taunt. Yet the speaker doesn’t complain bitterly. Instead, he waits with…
      Fiction • Poetry
    • A Lady of Yesterday Cover
      by LovelyMay In this chapter titled "A Lady of Yesterday" arrives not just as a newcomer to an Iowa town, but as a living enigma that unsettles the quiet familiarity of local life. Her presence is soft yet stirring, marked by grace, an unfamiliar accent, and unusual preferences such as her desire to grow clover and mignonette on a meadow. With no evident ties, she resides at a local tavern, stoking both gossip and fascination among the villagers who rarely encounter someone so distinct from themselves. Soon she…
    • LETTER–To Monsieur de Moliere, Valet de Chambre du Roi Cover
      by LovelyMay Letter to Monsieur de Molière, Valet de Chambre du Roi opens with a gracious nod to the dual magnificence of French theatre and monarchy, suggesting that your elevation of comedy runs parallel to Louis XIV's refinement of the state. While kings may command armies and build empires, you, through satire and sharp human insight, built a mirror—one that society still cannot ignore. What you did for laughter was not to make it cheap, but to shape it as a tool for reflection, even reform. In your plays,…
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