853 Results with the "Fiction" genre


    • 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…
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      Dizzy

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Dizzy finds herself engulfed in a whirlwind of emotions as she faces the harsh reality of her brother Wynton lying unconscious in a coma at the hospital. Her internal turmoil is only heightened when Sous Chef Finn, a familiar figure from The Blue Spoonful, begins preparing Cajun food with the hope that the smells and flavors might somehow spark Wynton to wake up. The enticing aroma of gumbo fills the air, but for Dizzy, it is an almost bitter reminder of how much her life has changed. The vibrant smells…
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      Wynton

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Wynton opens with a stirring musical note that triggers a flood of memories for the character Wynton. He is instantly transported back to a time when his life was full of music, the comforting sound of his violin, and moments spent with his family, especially his younger brother, Miles. However, the melody that fills the air in his current situation is harsh and discordant, signaling that something is terribly wrong. Wynton finds himself in a hospital room, trapped by the painful and uninviting sound of an…
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      Chapter Fifteen

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter unfolds with Nesta standing on the seventh level of the library, confronting an unsettling and mysterious darkness that hovers just beyond her reach. The environment is thick with an ominous fog-like shadow that seems to breathe, symbolizing a profound and primal force. Nesta’s gaze into this abyss evokes a sense of dread and curiosity, hinting at the darkness's connection to ancient, elemental powers. The scene emphasizes her internal conflict and the eerie, almost supernatural presence that…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin In the cold morning, Breeze observes Cett’s army withdrawing and senses Clubs’s uncharacteristic tension. Despite the apparent standoff between the remaining armies, Clubs believes the situation is dire. He explains that Straff Venture, Elend’s father, will soon realize he can let the koloss—ferocious creatures—attack the city first, sparing his own forces. This strategy would leave Luthadel devastated, allowing Straff to claim the atium and symbolic victory with minimal effort. Breeze, though…
    • THE SHOEMAKER AND THE DEVIL Cover
      by LovelyMay "The Shoemaker and the Devil" begins with Fyodor Nilov, a cobbler whose hands are weathered by honest labor, yet whose life remains empty of comfort. He toils late into Christmas Eve, his thoughts growing darker as he compares his own struggles to the luxury enjoyed by others. When a strange, limping man enters—partly concealed beneath furs but revealing a hoofed foot—Fyodor’s misery meets temptation. The stranger’s uncanny presence hints at something infernal, yet the lure of wealth silences…
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      Living

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      by LovelyMay Living begins not with celebration, but with quiet questioning. It asks what it means to live fully when one hasn’t built monuments or left behind famous words. The narrator wonders whether a life with no great deeds is still worth something. There’s no shame in not being widely known, the poem implies, as long as something good was done. To have lived with purpose, even briefly, carries weight. When a person gives their best effort to something greater than themselves, that becomes their…
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    • LETTER–To Charles Dickens Cover
      by LovelyMay Letter to Charles Dickens begins not with division, but with a call for balance—between voices, between readers, between the living force of your imagination and the measured realism of your great peer, Thackeray. Though their methods differed, both you and he worked toward understanding the heart of humanity, seen not only in drawing rooms but also in workhouses and alleys. The letter dismisses petty rivalry, instead urging appreciation of how both authors shaped the English novel. Your pages, Charles,…
    • Chapter XIV — The Circus Boys on the Mississippi Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter XIV opens on a river still humming with life as the sun dips below the horizon. The crew aboard the “Marie” and “River Queen” may have endured mishaps earlier in the day, but their spirits have rebounded with the kind of cheer only circus camaraderie can provide. Laughter fills the dining area as performers, roustabouts, and managers alike gather for their evening meal, brushing aside fatigue with jokes and hearty portions. A light-hearted exchange arises around the topic of performers…
    • The Song-Story of Aucassin and Nicolete Cover
      by LovelyMay The Song-Story of Aucassin and Nicolete ends not in tragedy but in fulfillment, with love triumphing after trials that tested its depth. Nicolete, having endured separation and hardship, takes it upon herself to prepare for a reunion not just with words but with grace and presence. She bathes, rests, and seeks out healers and herbalists, those wise in the secret arts of roots and oils. With their help, she creates a salve, one touched by tradition and healing lore, which makes her skin gleam with renewed…
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