853 Results with the "Fiction" genre


    • Chapter Forty-Five Cover
      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…
    • Chapter Forty-Six Cover
      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…
    • Chapter Forty-Seven Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Nesryn and Sartaq find themselves trapped in the narrow, labyrinthine pass between the peaks of Dagul, pursued by the deadly kharankui spiders. The confined space prevents Kadara, Sartaq's ruk, from reaching them, forcing the pair to navigate the treacherous terrain on foot. Despite the urgency, Sartaq's injuries slow their progress, and Nesryn keeps Falkan, a hidden ally, concealed for a strategic moment. The spiders' presence looms ominously, their webs and skittering sounds a constant reminder of the…
    • Chapter Forty-Eight Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Nesryn awakens to the sensation of Falkan, a small creature, biting at the silk binding her body. Disoriented and nauseous, she finds herself in a dimly lit stone passage, its walls polished and covered in ancient carvings. Nearby lies Sartaq, unconscious and similarly wrapped in silk, his face crusted with blood. As Falkan works to free her, Nesryn scans their surroundings, noting the eerie stillness and the strange, smooth rock formations that suggest they are no longer in the familiar mountain pass. A…
    • Chapter Forty-Nine Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin In this chapter, Nesryn finds herself trapped by a mysterious spider-like creature who reveals the shocking truth about Maeve, the supposed Queen of the Fae. The spider claims Maeve is actually the Queen of the Valg, a dark and powerful race from another world. Nesryn, desperate to buy time as her companion Falkan attempts to free her, asks the spider to tell her the story of Maeve’s origins. The spider agrees, framing it as a "gift" for Nesryn’s boldness, and begins a tale of deception and…
    • Chapter

      Chapter Fifty

      Chapter Fifty Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Nesryn and Prince Sartaq trapped in a dire situation, bound by the webbing of the monstrous *kharankui* spiders. Their ally, the shifter Falkan, disguised as one of the spiders, aids their escape by cutting their bindings with his claws, despite his own pain. As they free themselves, they retrieve their weapons and learn of Maeve’s involvement, hinting at a larger conflict. The group flees through a starlit mountain pass, pursued by the spiders, and Falkan guides them toward a…
    • Chapter Fifty-One Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with a dramatic battle scene as Borte and her ruk, Arcas, dive toward the kharankui (spider-like creatures) in the pass below. Blood spills from the creatures as Borte's battle cry echoes off the stones. The tension escalates when Kadara and two other ruks arrive, one carrying Yeran, a young man whose presence stirs emotion in Sartaq. The scene is chaotic, with Borte fiercely cutting through the kharankui ranks, while Kadara, though bloodied, remains steadfast. The arrival of…
    • Chapter Fifty-Five Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter delves into the protagonist's intense emotional and psychological torment as he grapples with feelings of worthlessness and betrayal. Overwhelmed by agony, he descends into a metaphorical pit of despair, where he confronts his past failures and broken promises. Visions of his family, particularly his father's disappointment, haunt him, emphasizing his perceived inadequacies. The recurring refrain of "nothing" underscores his deep self-loathing and sense of futility, setting the tone for his…
    • Chapter Fifty-Six Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Chaol and Yrene confronting a profound darkness, embodying both agony and joy. Chaol, unafraid, faces it with a smile, embracing the transformation it represents. In a pivotal moment, he touches and kisses the darkness, causing it to retreat. Yrene then guides them upward, bursting into daylight, where Chaol discovers his paralysis has vanished. The healing is complete, leaving him pain-free and marveling at his restored mobility, while Yrene, though exhausted, shares in his…
    • Chapter

      Living

      Living Cover
      by LovelyMay Living begins not with celebration, but with quiet questioning. It asks what it means to live fully when one hasn’t built monuments or left behind famous words. The narrator wonders whether a life with no great deeds is still worth something. There’s no shame in not being widely known, the poem implies, as long as something good was done. To have lived with purpose, even briefly, carries weight. When a person gives their best effort to something greater than themselves, that becomes their…
      Fiction • Poetry
    Note