820 Results with the "Fiction" genre


    • Chapter IV: Hero-Stuff Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter IV: Hero-Stuff begins with the quiet rhythm of life at the Place, a routine Lad has come to cherish. His world, centered around his people and his familiar surroundings, is gently stirred when the Master introduces a new puppy—Lady. At first, the intent seems kind, aimed at giving Lad companionship, but the result is far more complex than expected. Lady’s presence does not fill a gap Lad knew he had; instead, it reshapes the emotional landscape. Their bond grows over time, but it’s not simple…
    • CHAPTER IV — Thuvia, Maid of Mars Cover
      by LovelyMay CHAPTER IV – Thuvia, Maid of Mars begins with Thuvia awakening aboard a Martian craft, its crew now disguised in the colors of Helium rather than Dusar. Though this shift raises hope that her captor may be Carthoris, the men’s silence and veiled responses offer no real reassurance. The vessel's route ends at a lifeless Martian city—one of many abandoned relics that dot Barsoom’s landscape—suggesting that her arrival is part of a much darker scheme. The crumbling palace where she is confined…
    • Chapter IV — The woman in the Alcove Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter IV – The woman in the Alcove opens with an emotionally jarring encounter as the protagonist sees Anson Durand under circumstances that cast a long shadow over his character. What she observes shakes her trust and forces her to re-evaluate everything she believed about his integrity. As Durand is confronted, he doesn’t retreat in fear or shame but instead launches into a detailed explanation that rewrites the narrative around his presence at the fateful ball. According to him, his involvement…
    • Chapter IV — The Witchand Other Stories Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter IV opens with the intense heat of August weighing down on the village, pressing even the air into silence. Sasha, a young girl full of restless energy, is given the simple task of guarding the geese from the kitchen-garden. Her grandmother’s trust rests on thin ice, for Sasha’s sense of duty is often overpowered by curiosity. Just as expected, she soon slips away, unable to resist the pull of something more engaging than shooing birds. Her wandering feet carry her to the edge of a ravine, a…
    • Chapter IV — The witch and other Stories Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter IV introduces a reflective exchange that pulls back the curtain on the household’s moral underpinnings. Anisim, five days after his wedding, readies himself for departure and chooses to speak with Varvara one last time. Their conversation unfolds slowly under the warm glow of lamps and the faint fragrance of incense, setting a tone that contrasts the weight of their words. Varvara knits quietly, her needles clicking like a metronome to their discourse, and speaks without anger but with…
    • Chapter IV — The Grandmamma Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter IV – The Grandmamma opens with Agnes Grey returning to the Bloomfield household after a brief and cherished stay with her family. Though the reunion at home had brought her a sense of renewal, the comfort fades quickly upon reentering the cold structure of her position as governess. The children, especially Tom, are more defiant than ever, and the disapproval she encounters from Mr. Bloomfield and his imposing mother casts a shadow over her every effort. Her gentle approach to discipline is…
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    • Chapter IV — The Circus Boys on the Mississippi Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter IV opens with an unusual tone between Mr. Sparling and Phil, as the circus owner hints at a major shift in their travel plans. Phil senses something significant is unfolding, but Sparling, though warm in his approach, maintains a playful air of secrecy. The conversation flows between business strategy and personal reflections, with Mr. Sparling gradually revealing that even his closest crew has been left out of the loop for strategic reasons. While Phil is eager to learn more, he is also mature…
    • by LovelyMay Chapter IV – The Choice opens at the height of Link Ferris's transformation, where once-barren land now blooms with prosperity and promise. This growth wasn't achieved through shortcuts or easy breaks—it came from tireless work, relentless faith, and the constant companionship of his dog, Chum. Together, man and animal endured long seasons of struggle, pushing against loneliness and uncertainty, forming a bond deeper than most friendships. Now, with new fences, thriving crops, and money in the bank,…
    • Chapter IV — Frivolous Cupid Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter IV shifts the focus toward Poltons’ vibrant gathering, where wit, charm, and subtle rivalry shape the interactions among its guests. At the heart of this social setting is Miss Audrey Liston, a novelist whose keen observation turns every moment into potential material. With her sharp eye for detail, she notices emotional currents others overlook, especially the gentle pull forming between Sir Gilbert Chillington and Miss Pamela Myles. As a writer deeply invested in realism, Miss Liston draws from…
    • Chapter IV — Critique of Language Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter IV offers a striking departure from traditional philosophical thought by challenging how we perceive and interpret reality. Henri Bergson insists that what we commonly call perception is not simply a private mental image but a direct connection with the real world. However, our practical needs limit this connection, pushing us to filter and simplify what we experience. What reaches our awareness is only a fraction of what exists, trimmed by usefulness and habit. In this sense, ordinary perception…
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