424 Results with the "Fiction" genre
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Chapter IX
Chapter IX opens with the group aboard a bus heading deeper into Nebraska, an environment thick with tension and the emotional weight of the journey ahead. Fish and the narrator exchange subtle but telling glances, communicating their shared anxiety without words. The unease between them is tangible, as both are clearly struggling to process the overwhelming stress of their situation. In contrast, Bobbi sits undisturbed by the rising tension, lounging casually on a cot, comfortably chewing on Bubble Tape…-
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Chapter X
Chapter X opens with the deliveryman pausing in the intense silence, seemingly contemplating what to do with the baby mice he had discovered nesting among his Bibles. His expression, tense and uncertain, suggests he is considering extreme options, such as poison, drowning, or perhaps even offering us as a meal to a cat. As he slowly removes his wilted carnation and loosens his pink necktie, his rolled-up sleeves reveal a gaunt chest beneath his worn-out overalls. Crossing his arms, two names appear on his…-
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Chapter IV
Chapter IV opens with Miss Rosemary bringing up the idea of celebrating Mibs’ thirteenth birthday, an innocent comment that quickly escalates into an uncomfortable conversation. The atmosphere at the table becomes tense as the family’s usual excitement for birthday celebrations clashes with an unspoken tradition within the Beaumont family: thirteenth birthdays are typically private, low-key affairs. Mibs' brother, Fish, visibly tenses at the thought of a party, his discomfort suggesting deeper feelings…-
166.2 K • Ongoing
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Chapter V
Chapter V begins with the narrator waking up early on her thirteenth birthday, brimming with excitement but finding that the day feels strangely ordinary. She had hoped for some extraordinary event or newfound ability, but nothing happens to suggest that this will be a day unlike any other. Feeling a bit disappointed that she hasn’t suddenly developed magical powers, she quietly gets out of bed, careful not to wake her younger sister, Gypsy, who is deeply immersed in the comfort of her stuffed animals.…-
166.2 K • Ongoing
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Chapter VI
Chapter VI begins with the protagonist stepping into the church, where she is immediately confronted by the presence of Ashley Bing and Emma Flint, two girls from her past at Hebron Middle School. Dressed for a party, they serve as a painful reminder of old memories she hoped to leave behind. As she enters the room, she feels like an outsider, especially when Ashley's gaze lingers on Will Junior, the boy she admires from afar. Summoning all of her courage, the protagonist decides to confront Ashley, hoping…-
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Chapter I
Chapter I introduces the protagonist, who reflects on the family’s recent decision to relocate to a remote area following a traumatic event involving her brother, Fish. Their previous home, nestled by the coast, had been a place where the protagonist had always felt a deep connection to the ocean—its waves and rhythm provided comfort and solace. However, Fish’s relationship with water was far from serene; his connection to the sea seemed to summon storms rather than peace. This dangerous pattern led…-
166.2 K • Ongoing
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Chapter II
Chapter II begins with Mibs Beaumont, the narrator, reflecting on her life at home following a traumatic incident involving her father. That night, she shares a dimly lit bedroom with her younger sister, Gypsy. Mibs listens to the sounds around her—Gypsy’s steady breathing, the muffled activity of her mother and brother Rocket downstairs, and even the low rumbling of the earth itself. The atmosphere is thick with the noise of a family navigating its own sense of instability. Meanwhile, Mibs’ mother…-
166.2 K • Ongoing
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Chapter III
Chapter III delves into the narrator’s struggle with the absence of their mother and the arrival of Miss Rosemary, who, despite her well-meaning efforts, cannot replace the emotional gap left by their mother’s absence. Miss Rosemary brings along her two younger children, Roberta and Will Junior, hoping to offer some companionship to the narrator and their brother, Samson. However, the siblings are less than thrilled by this arrangement, as the absence of a television and their own reluctance to connect…-
166.2 K • Ongoing
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Savvy
Savvy by Ingrid Law follows 13-year-old Mibs Beaumont, who discovers her magical powers on her birthday. As she embarks on an adventure, she learns about family, strength, and self-discovery.-
5.3 K • Jan 24, '25
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4.0 K • Jan 24, '25
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Epilogue
Epilogue opens with a vivid image of a man laboring under the soft glow of dawn, tirelessly working across a desolate, empty plain. Armed with a two-handled digging tool, he strikes the ground with great force, causing sparks to fly and igniting the stones buried within the earth. As the man works, figures can be seen moving behind him, their mechanical and monotonous pace giving off an eerie sense of detachment. These figures wander aimlessly, some actively searching for bones while others simply move…-
103.9 K • Ongoing
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