820 Results with the "Fiction" genre


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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter begins with a tense and hurried escape through the woods, emphasizing the protagonist’s fear of what lies ahead. She avoids looking back at the cottage, knowing that every step closer to the trees signifies a move into unknown dangers. Darkness envelops the landscape, heightening the sense of foreboding. A mysterious white mare, calm and respectful, waits beside a tree, symbolizing a faint hope or a silent witness to the unfolding peril. The protagonist’s reliance on the horse and her…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with an intense reflection on Cassian’s visceral reaction to witnessing Nesta’s climax, highlighting the deep physical and emotional impact it had on him. His struggle to suppress his desire underscores the tension between his primal urges and his restraint, emphasizing the complexity of his feelings toward her. Despite his overwhelming attraction, Cassian’s pride and self-control prevent him from acting on his impulses, setting a tone of internal conflict that runs throughout the…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with an ominous excerpt from the Lord Ruler’s logbook, describing the catastrophic spread of the Deepness, a blight that devastates crops, cities, and armies. The author expresses despair over humanity’s survival, questioning whether this is the prophesied end of the world. This sets a tone of impending doom and highlights the magnitude of the threat the Lord Ruler once faced, contrasting with his later tyranny. The passage serves as a reminder of the world’s fragile state and the…
    • A LADY’S STORY Cover
      by LovelyMay A Lady’s Story opens with a recollection not just of a journey, but of an emotional turning point. Natalya Vladimirovna, looking back on the day she and Pyotr Sergeyitch rode through the countryside, remembers the storm not as a threat, but as a spark that set something quietly powerful in motion. The landscape shimmered in the tension between light and rain, and the thrill of nature seemed to free them both from social constraints. Pyotr’s playful remarks about castles and lightning only thinly veiled…
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      by LovelyMay Unimportant Differences opens with a quiet but firm reminder: what truly defines a person isn’t their background, beliefs, or affiliations. A man’s religion, political stance, or social status may catch the world’s attention, but it’s the heart behind his actions that leaves a lasting imprint. A life marked by kindness, fairness, and the ability to bring happiness to others speaks more loudly than banners or labels ever can. When all the surface layers are peeled away, what remains are the simple…
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    • Part I — Buttered Side Down Cover
      by LovelyMay Part I opens not with polished grandeur or dramatic skyline scenes but with a sly detour from literary convention, settling instead into a worn corner of Chicago life. The setting is rooted in the Nottingham curtain district, where hand-washed linens hang limp, and "Rooms With or Without Board" signs dominate the stoops. In this smoky stretch of working-class tenements lives Gertie, a department store clerk whose days are spent on sore feet and whose nights are occupied by a beauty regimen that owes more…
    • The Circus Boys On The Mississippi Cover
      by LovelyMay The Circus Boys on the Mississippi by Edgar B. P. Darlington is an adventurous tale that follows the young circus performers, the Circus Boys, as they travel along the Mississippi River, facing challenges, thrilling escapades, and encountering new people while pursuing their dreams in the world of circus entertainment.
    • Chapter V — Frivolous Cupid Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter V opens amid the ever-bubbling atmosphere of Poltons Park, where guests trade not only pleasantries but pointed glances and subtle moves in a game of social chess. The narrator, a quietly attentive observer, first paints Jack Ives as bold and straightforward—one of the few men at ease in courting Trix Queenborough despite her wealth and status. Rather than being intimidated, he thrives on the challenge she presents, while others circle cautiously, weighed down by propriety or calculation. Trix,…
    • Chapter XI — The witch and other Stories Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter XI opens with the heavy, stale air of the steamer pressing down on its weary passengers. Pavel Ivanitch, once filled with sharp words and fiery energy, now lies still, his breaths shallow and labored. Despite the struggle in his chest, he insists he feels slightly better, though his fading voice betrays a more serious decline. He murmurs sympathy for Gusev, admitting regret over past complaints and harsh views, recognizing that suffering softens even the most hardened hearts. In this confined…
    • How Ulysses Stole the Luck of Troy Cover
      by LovelyMay How Ulysses Stole the Luck of Troy opens in a moment of uneasy calm. The siege stretches on, but without real progress. Hector’s burial has closed a brutal chapter, yet the Greeks remain stalled outside Troy’s walls. Lacking skill in siegecraft, they wait—restless, frustrated, and vulnerable to Trojan reinforcements. Inside the city, the Trojans place their faith in the Palladium, a sacred relic said to protect Troy as long as it remains within their walls. The image, resting in Pallas Athene’s…
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