853 Results with the "Fiction" genre


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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with a vivid depiction of a wintery forest transformed into a treacherous labyrinth of snow and ice. The protagonist, perched in a tree, observes the landscape carefully, aware that the harsh conditions hinder her hunting efforts. Her focus is on survival, as she monitors the environment for any signs of game while battling the biting cold and limited visibility. The narrative emphasizes the severity of winter and the isolation it brings, highlighting the protagonist’s resilience and…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin In Chapter Nineteen, the scene opens with an intense and intimate moment between Nesta and Cassian, highlighting their mutual desire and the raw passion that erupts when they finally give in to their feelings. Nesta initiates a kiss, her eyes open to see Cassian’s surprise, but her boldness sparks a fiery connection that quickly escalates. The physicality of their encounter is marked by a forceful, almost savage, kiss that embodies both tenderness and intensity, emphasizing their emotional and physical…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Elend Venture, exhausted and strategizing late into the night, contemplates a plan to undermine his former friend Jastes by counterfeiting the wooden coins used to pay the koloss mercenaries. He hopes to buy time and eventually bribe the koloss away from Jastes’ control. As he prepares to retire, Vin bursts into his room, emotionally distraught and physically wounded, revealing she has killed Zane—Straff’s Mistborn and, shockingly, Elend’s half-brother. Despite her injuries, Vin’s primary concern…
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      MISERY

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      by LovelyMay Misery settles over Iona Potapov like the snowflakes drifting down on his motionless sledge. He sits hunched and silent, draped in white, waiting on the side of a road already passed by hundreds who never once look his way. The city’s energy contrasts sharply with Iona’s stillness, highlighting the emotional distance he feels from those around him. Though life goes on, it feels irrelevant to him now. Time stretches painfully slow. His son has died recently, and every breath he takes seems heavier in…
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      The Day of Days

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      by LovelyMay The Day of Days arrives quietly but carries a joy that children never forget. It begins with the hopeful glance outside, barefoot dreams dancing in young minds as warm breezes signal winter’s retreat. Shoes become a burden, socks a nuisance, and the long-awaited plea—“Can we go barefoot now?”—echoes with the confidence that spring has finally won. Mothers hesitate, instinctively protective, but the sun’s persistence softens their concern. Permission is granted not with ceremony but with a…
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    • by LovelyMay Chapter III – The Ordeal captures a moment when the weight of hope, pride, and quiet suffering collides with an unexpected act of compassion. Link Ferris, braced for loss, stood frozen as the girl’s words unraveled the tension gripping his chest. What began as a contest for Chum had become something deeper—a trial of love, loyalty, and quiet sacrifice. The girl, graceful in her humility, acknowledged what Link had earned not through competition, but through heart. Her voice, trembling yet resolute,…
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      by LovelyMay Letter to Lord Byron begins with a spirited nod to your reputation—grand, scandalous, and still undecided in the hands of modern critics. The pen that writes to you carries both admiration and a grin, acknowledging that no figure in English letters has divided taste with such drama. Where Leigh Hunt once addressed you as “noble,” this letter does so with a blend of respect and irreverence, much like your own poetry—bold in tone, layered in intent. In the drawing rooms of your time, and now in…
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      by LovelyMay Chapter II opens inside the inviting parlor of Colonel Holborow’s residence, where a group of bachelors shares laughter and brandy while recounting personal stories. The room, thick with camaraderie and casual arrogance, becomes the stage for Jack Dexter’s memorable confession. Unlike the others, who told light-hearted tales or excused their singlehood with vague regrets, Dexter's account veers into absurd territory. His attempt to woo Lady Mary Fitzmoine, a woman of grace and social standing, is…
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      by LovelyMay Chapter XIV begins as night deepens over the sea, with Gusev shifting in his hammock, his body gently rocked by the restless rhythm of the waves. In the dim cabin air, he shares a tale of a giant fish that once crashed into a ship, an image that blends the fantastic with the absurd. His voice cuts into the dull hum of the vessel, offering a sliver of storytelling in a space otherwise filled with coughs, sighs, and the groaning of iron and rope. But the story finds no welcome. Pavel Ivanitch, ever the…
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      by LovelyMay Battle at the Ships begins at first light, where Agamemnon awakens with his fear cast aside, replaced by a clear determination to command. He dons his armor and rallies the Greek leaders, arranging the warriors with precision—spear bearers in the center, slingers and archers to each side. A dark cloud looms above, casting shadows tinted red, as if foretelling blood yet to be spilled. Across the plain, the Trojans position themselves on high ground, with Hector moving like a brilliant flash among them.…
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