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      by testsuphomeAdmin 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…
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      by LovelyMay CHAPTER III – Thuvia, Maid of Mars opens with mounting tension as Thuvia's mysterious disappearance ignites political unrest across Barsoom. The abduction casts a shadow over Helium’s prince, Carthoris, whose previous admiration for the princess now threatens to entangle him in accusations of betrayal. Within Helium's royal halls, Tardos Mors and the legendary John Carter convene with urgency, determined to avoid conflict with Ptarth by demonstrating goodwill. Carthoris is entrusted with a delicate…
    • Chapter III — Theory of Perception Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter III begins by investigating how perception evolves from raw experience into structured thought, revealing a spectrum that moves from the immediacy of sensation to constructed concepts. Henri Bergson does not view experience as static or neatly divided; instead, he explains that what we often call facts are not final, but moments within a continuum. Each moment serves both as a foundation for what follows and as a result of what preceded. This flow creates a layered understanding of reality, where…
    • Chapter III — The woman in the Alcove Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter III – The woman in the Alcove begins in a moment of pure disbelief for the narrator, whose world is upended by a shocking discovery. A priceless diamond—linked to a sensational murder—is found tucked inside gloves lying in her own handbag. Stunned and nearly breathless, she insists she has no idea how the jewel ended up there. The inspector’s demeanor is calm yet serious as he questions her. Though he does not voice outright accusation, the implications are clear. Someone placed the gloves…
    • Chapter III — The Witchand Other Stories Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter III begins with the quiet stir of morning settling over the village, where golden sunlight softens the outlines of hardship. Marya, wrapped in her usual silence, walks to church alongside others, their heavy steps and heavy thoughts barely stirred by the soft rustle of dew-laced grass. As the service unfolds, their poverty remains invisible to the finely dressed newcomers from the grand house, whose presence only sharpens the line between privilege and necessity. Marya watches them without…
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      by LovelyMay Chapter III opens with an atmosphere of barely contained chaos, where the lack of leadership leads to unbridled disorder. Guests, unsure of how to carry themselves or what should happen next, instinctively turn to food, drink, and noise. In this village, celebration rarely unfolds with grace—it erupts with clashing voices, heavy steps, and overflowing cups. The wedding of Anisim and Lipa reflects more than festivity; it becomes a stage for custom-bound obligation. Anisim’s presence is hollow, his eyes…
    • 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 Chapter III begins with a burst of laughter that feels rare yet welcome within the routines of circus life. Mr. Sparling, typically composed and professional, can't suppress his amusement as Teddy manages to turn a moment of disobedience into an improvised performance. Despite his tendency to stir trouble, Teddy's charm often wins the crowd—and even his boss—over. He takes pride in wrangling January, the temperamental donkey, boasting as if it were a high-wire act. His antics bring levity, but also…
    • Chapter III — Frivolous Cupid Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter III opens with a sense of confusion surrounding Smugg's unexpected engagement, which seems out of place to his peers, who view him as neither particularly charming nor socially impressive. As the group of friends shares daily life preparing for exams, Smugg becomes the subject of mild curiosity and quiet ridicule. Yet, beneath his seemingly ordinary demeanor, he carries a private routine that breaks the monotony. Mornings that once held sleepy lectures or idle chats now find Smugg missing, which…
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      by LovelyMay Chapter III – A Few More Lessons follows Agnes Grey through one of her most taxing early days as governess to the Bloomfield children. Her optimism quickly dims as she realizes that her role demands more patience, strength, and skill than she anticipated. The process of preparing Mary Ann for the day proves exhausting. The child’s impatience and fussiness clash with Agnes’s inexperience, turning simple tasks into hour-long battles. Mealtimes bring little reprieve. A brief moment of civility at…
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