853 Results with the "Fiction" genre


    • Prologue: To Pretend Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens seven years in the past, depicting Navani Kholin managing the chaotic preparations for a grand feast hosted by her husband, King Gavilar. Despite the last-minute addition of Parshendi drummers and an overwhelming guest list, Navani remains composed, directing staff and repurposing soldiers to assist. Her calm authority contrasts with the panic of the kitchen staff, highlighting her role as the stabilizing force behind Gavilar’s impulsive decisions. The scene underscores the tension…
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      24. Full of Awe

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter delves into the internal dynamics of Shallan's fractured psyche as Radiant, Shallan, and Veil navigate their shared consciousness during a voyage in Shadesmar. Radiant takes charge of daily routines, assigning tasks to companions while grappling with Shallan's withdrawal and Veil's recent violation of their compact. Tensions rise as Shallan insists on uncovering a suspected spy among their group, but Radiant feels ill-suited for espionage and focuses instead on documenting their surroundings…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin In Gre­gor the Over­lan­der, ​Gre­gor, an ordi­nary 11-year-old boy from New York City, is thrust into an extra­or­di­nary adven­ture when he and his tod­dler sis­ter, ​Boots, fall through a laun­dry grate into the ​Under­land—a hid­den world beneath the city. This sub­ter­ranean realm is home to giant ​rats, bats, cock­roach­es, and pale, vio­let-eyed humans who live in the under­ground king­dom of ​Regalia. When Gre­gor arrives, he…
      Adventure Fiction • Fantasy • Fiction • Mystery
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      Cassidy

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Cassidy’s life, as she reflects in this chapter, unfolds with the steady movement of her nomadic existence. Alongside her mother, Marigold, they make their home in a vibrant yellow RV, fondly named Sadie Mae. Their journey is one without roots, a constant shifting landscape that stretches across the vast California countryside. Marigold, ever the optimist, sees their lifestyle as a pursuit of enlightenment, calling themselves modern pioneers who are forging a new path outside the constraints of…
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      Cassidy

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Cassidy’s life on Dandelion Road in Whispering River presents a picture of serenity, a place filled with personal memories that shape her identity. She has grown up surrounded by nature, her father’s constant presence, and the animals that fill her days with purpose and companionship. Among these are two horses, Chet and Billie, who are important companions, offering a connection to her father’s ranching life. With every turn, Cassidy is reminded of the simple yet significant elements of her life,…
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      Chapter Four

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      by testsuphomeAdmin In this chapter, Cassian and Mor enjoy a moment of respite at a riverfront café, where Mor is depicted basking in the sunlight, a symbol of her freedom and resilience after her long imprisonment in the Hewn City. Their interaction reveals a deep bond rooted in shared history and unfiltered honesty. Cassian reflects on his past arrogance and the growth he’s experienced, especially after witnessing Rhysand’s sacrifices. Mor’s presence and her sharp insights serve as a reminder of their complex…
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      40. In for All

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with a reflection on the nature of Odium's power, suggesting it corrupts its Vessel and drives destructive impulses. Navani Kholin arrives at the map room in Urithiru to find it bustling with activity as officers and soldiers prepare for an imminent attack. The tower is under siege by enemy forces, including Stormform Regals and Heavenly Ones, who have infiltrated multiple floors. With the Radiants incapacitated and fabrials malfunctioning, the defenders are at a severe disadvantage, and…
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      35

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Vin grapples with profound grief and betrayal following Kelsier's death, suspended in the mists as she reflects on his broken promise to catch her. The mists, indifferent to her pain, mirror her desire to escape her suffering. She questions Kelsier's integrity, comparing his abandonment to Reen's honesty, and feels the weight of his failure against the Lord Ruler. Her emotional turmoil is compounded by the recent massacre of skaa, leaving her disillusioned and questioning the purpose of Kelsier's…
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      by LovelyMay "The Shoemaker and the Devil" begins with Fyodor Nilov, a cobbler whose hands are weathered by honest labor, yet whose life remains empty of comfort. He toils late into Christmas Eve, his thoughts growing darker as he compares his own struggles to the luxury enjoyed by others. When a strange, limping man enters—partly concealed beneath furs but revealing a hoofed foot—Fyodor’s misery meets temptation. The stranger’s uncanny presence hints at something infernal, yet the lure of wealth silences…
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      Living

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      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…
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