820 Results with the "Fiction" genre


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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter XI begins with Lester Swan, the bus driver, enjoying a lively conversation with his passengers. He eagerly encourages everyone to sit near the front of the bus, creating a sense of camaraderie among the group, though Bobbi and Will Junior hesitate as they sit beside him, clearly unsure and uncomfortable. Meanwhile, Mibs and Fish, both on edge due to their father's worsening health, sit quietly across from them, their anxiety palpable. The tension in the air is thick, as their journey to Salina…
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      by LovelyMay Chapter X: The Intruders begins with a rupture in routine, as the serene world of The Place is disturbed by unwelcome guests. The first sign of trouble emerges when a pig from neighboring land trespasses through a gap in the fence, rooting and tearing through the garden with destructive enthusiasm. Though not new to the sight of stray creatures, Lad regards pigs with specific disdain, rooted in past encounters that left scars both physical and emotional. Despite his advancing age, Lad’s instinct to…
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      by LovelyMay CHAPTER X – Thuvia, Maid of Mars begins with Carthoris and Thuvia walking side by side through the shadowed forest, their silence unbroken but filled with unspoken trust. Yet, when Carthoris finally attempts to speak, he discovers Thuvia has vanished. The unsettling truth soon reveals itself—he has been the victim of illusion. Jav, the manipulative Lotharian, had used mental projection to make Carthoris believe Thuvia walked with him, while in reality, she was never released. Racing back in fury,…
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      by LovelyMay Chapter X - The woman in the Alcove explores a conversation that begins as a measured exchange and escalates into a turning point in the case. The narrator boldly presents a new theory, suggesting that Mr. Grey, far from being a passive guest during the fateful evening, orchestrated a deceptive scheme. She points to his history with diamonds, newly confirmed through her own discreet cable to England, as a compelling motive. A rare and valuable gem had disappeared, and the reappearance of a similar-looking…
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      by LovelyMay Chapter X begins by immersing readers in the final hours of Gusev’s journey, where the ocean air hangs heavy and the motion of the ship is steady but unrelenting. His weakened body remains confined below deck, barely touched by the outside world, his mind flickering between lucidity and hallucination. Fever blurs his perception, yet in his thoughts, he returns home, seeing glimpses of familiar faces and the comforts of his former life. These mental images, however, are soon interrupted by aching bones…
    • Chapter X — The Circus Boys on the Mississippi Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter X begins with a vivid sense of momentum as the Sparling circus prepares for its river journey. The boats, anchored under the early morning mist, are awakened by bustling activity from performers and crew members responding to the final call. Orders ring out as ropes are untied and gangplanks are lifted, signaling the start of their southward voyage. Teddy Tucker’s excitement bubbles over as he marvels at the thrill of traveling down the Mississippi, while Phil Forrest, ever practical, suggests…
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      by LovelyMay Chapter X – The Church follows Agnes Grey’s quiet observations during and after a Sunday service, bringing to light how personal values shape how one interprets others. It begins with the arrival of a new curate, whose presence quickly becomes the subject of speculation among the Murray sisters. During their walk home, Rosalie inquires about Agnes’s opinion of him, likely hoping to validate her own impressions. Agnes, choosing her words with care, admits that her focus during the service had been on…
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      by LovelyMay Chapter X opens on a day brushed with sunlight and sea breeze, yet Mrs. Mortimer feels the weight of solitude. Dressed in the subdued shades of mourning, she and her son Johnnie appear almost misplaced amidst Brighton’s color and laughter. Years have passed since she chose to leave Natterley, not merely to be nearer to George’s office, as she had written, but to create distance between her heart and its unresolved past. Proximity to work was the shield; emotional survival was the cause. Her life has…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter X begins with Henry’s reflective drive back home, a journey that encapsulates his strained relationship with the concept of "home" and the dynamics within his family. The drive from New York City to Newburgh is not just a physical transition from one place to another, but a mental preparation for the complex emotions that come with returning to his family. This internal struggle is heightened by the long-standing roles each family member plays in his life: David, the dependable and structured…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter X, "Everywhere, Nowhere: 1952–1968" paints a nuanced portrait of the evolving relationship between Addie and Luc, starting with an encounter that seems as simple and transient as the act of sex. What initially appears to be a fleeting physical connection, one that Addie dismisses as inconsequential, begins to transform into something much more significant as Luc re-enters her life. His return comes with the subtlety of a shadow—appearing out of nowhere, amidst the vibrant hues of autumn, making…
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