853 Results with the "Fiction" genre


    • Chapter VIII — The witch and other Stories Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter VIII begins not with events, but with emotion—a quiet sorrow wrapped in the colors of dusk. Lipa walks alone, having buried her infant son, her path stretched long and silent under a sky turning to ash. The countryside around her pulses with life, yet her grief muffles it all; the birds, the rustling grasses, even the glimmer of stars seem distant. Her loss, recent and raw, is too heavy for sound to penetrate. And yet, she continues walking, not toward a destination, but away from the sharpness…
    • Chapter VIII — The Circus Boys on the Mississippi Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter VIII kicks off with a chaotic scene that perfectly illustrates the unpredictable charm of circus life. As the morning unfolds on the docks, a stubborn donkey named January becomes the unexpected star of the day. Instead of calmly boarding the vessel like the rest of the animals, January stages a noisy protest, planting his hooves and refusing to budge. His antics cause such a disturbance that even seasoned crew members hesitate to approach him. The moment draws in Teddy, who is quick to rush toward…
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      by LovelyMay Chapter VIII – The 'Coming Out' begins with Rosalie Murray preparing for the defining moment of her young social life—her debut into high society. A grand ball is to be held in her honor, one that promises to draw noble guests from across the region. Rosalie sees it not only as a party, but as the gateway to admiration, status, and potential suitors. Her excitement is constant and theatrical, filling every conversation with vivid descriptions of gowns, dances, and imagined flirtations. She rehearses…
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      by LovelyMay Chapter VIII draws readers deeper into the evolving vision of Henri Bergson, where reason is no longer limited to logic alone. Instead, two distinct types of order—geometric and vital—are laid side by side, each revealing a different face of reality. Geometric order, with its straight lines and symmetry, offers a world of prediction and control. But this view, while useful in science and mathematics, cannot fully account for life’s complexity. Vital order, by contrast, is fluid, expressive, and…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter VIII unfolds on a crisp September 7, 2013, in the heart of New York City, where Henry is suddenly thrust into a world of attention he never anticipated. Once an unnoticed figure in the crowd, Henry now finds himself the center of intrigue and attraction, with people drawn to him in ways that seem almost otherworldly. The experience is as exhilarating as it is unsettling, and as he moves through the city, he becomes increasingly aware of the power his presence holds over others. At first, Henry…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter VIII, On the evening of July 30, 2014, within the vibrant yet tense atmosphere of New York City, Addie is confronted by Henry, who challenges her decision to engage with the darkness. This confrontation comes at a critical point, as Addie’s determination not to lose Henry drives her to make a choice that is fraught with peril. Henry, weary and seemingly resigned to their fate, believes that it is too late for any of them to alter the course their lives have taken. He confesses regret over the…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter VIII opens with Mibs's unwavering determination to reach Salina, feeling an overwhelming urgency as she makes up her mind to leave the church where she had fainted. Despite Will Junior’s deep concern for her well-being, Mibs refuses to let anything stand in her way, resolute in her decision to go alone. Her desire to get to Salina, no matter the cost, drives her to step outside the church and prepare to run the ninety miles if necessary. As she looks around, the sight of the Heartland Bible…
    • Chapter VII: The Juggernaut Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter VII: The Juggernaut opens not with celebration, but the heavy weight of injustice pressing on those who loved Lad. The community buzzes with rumors and anger, for what had appeared as an isolated tragedy now unravels into something more sinister. Rhuburger, the man at the center of Lady’s death, isn’t just a careless driver—he’s part of a twisted pastime that glorifies cruelty. His connection with Bilke, a man infamous for purposefully running down dogs, casts a disturbing shadow. Together,…
    • CHAPTER VII — Thuvia, Maid of Mars Cover
      by LovelyMay CHAPTER VII – Thuvia, Maid of Mars begins with Carthoris leaving behind a bewildered Jav, who is left to puzzle over the Heliumite's unanticipated behavior. What Jav failed to realize was that his cryptic remarks had unintentionally armed Carthoris with the exact clues needed to act decisively. Through fragments of dialogue and inferred truths, Carthoris had understood the game being played in Lothar—where illusion was as dangerous as steel, and belief could shape reality. Inside Tario’s strange and…
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      by LovelyMay Chapter VII - The woman in the Alcove begins with the narrator embarking on a determined and isolated trek toward the mountainous terrains of New Mexico. Her goal is to reach the Placide mine where Abner Fairbrother, a man central to a recent scandal, is reportedly recovering from a severe illness. Although advised against it due to the harsh path and dangerous slopes, she presses on, believing that a critical piece of information can only be uncovered at this remote site. Rumors surrounding the mysterious…
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