853 Results with the "Fiction" genre


    • Chapter II — The Circus Boys on the Mississippi Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter II throws readers directly into the heart of the circus's backstage world, where performances are not the only things demanding balance and bravery. Inside the dressing tent, a tense confrontation unfolds between Diaz, a hot-headed clown, and Teddy, whose bold antics have rubbed the wrong people the wrong way. Miaco, the seasoned head clown and a loyal supporter of the Circus Boys, quickly steps in to defuse the scuffle, warning Diaz to stand down. Phil, drawn into the fray, attempts to keep peace…
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      by LovelyMay Chapter II presents a fundamental shift in how philosophy might approach life—not as something to be dissected from a distance, but as something to be encountered directly through lived time. Henri Bergson proposes that the essence of existence can only be grasped by immersing oneself in the continuity of experience, what he calls duration. Unlike fixed ideas or systems, duration unfolds, reflecting the natural flow of consciousness and life itself. Bergson sees this not just as a metaphysical insight,…
    • Chapter II — Frivolous Cupid Cover
      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…
    • Chapter II — First Lessons in the Art of Instruction Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter II – First Lessons in the Art of Instruction begins with Agnes Grey stepping into her new role under a heavy September sky that reflects the uncertainty she feels within. Though eager to begin her duties, she cannot ignore the unease of being truly independent for the first time. The Bloomfield estate is large and quiet, and its elegance offers little comfort to someone arriving alone. Mrs. Bloomfield greets her with reserve, offering no warmth beyond formal courtesy. Agnes, still recovering from…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter II begins with Henry sitting alone on the stoop of his apartment building in Brooklyn, the weight of his emotions heavier than the physical exhaustion from a night spent indulging in alcohol and pills provided by his sister Muriel. The stormy evening mirrors the chaos within his mind, as he feels trapped in the isolation that his choices have led him to. He stares blankly at the rain pouring relentlessly down, unable to move, the stairs to his apartment—a place that once felt like home—now…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter II begins with Mibs Beaumont, the narrator, reflecting on her life at home following a traumatic incident involving her father. That night, she shares a dimly lit bedroom with her younger sister, Gypsy. Mibs listens to the sounds around her—Gypsy’s steady breathing, the muffled activity of her mother and brother Rocket downstairs, and even the low rumbling of the earth itself. The atmosphere is thick with the noise of a family navigating its own sense of instability. Meanwhile, Mibs’ mother…
    • Chapter I: The Coming Of Lad Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter I: The Coming of Lad begins at a moment when the tranquility of Hampton is unraveling. A string of burglaries—some carried out with precision, others clumsily—has left the once-peaceful village tense and wary. The residents respond in predictable ways: locking doors that had always remained open, fitting latches where none were needed before, and whispering about shadows and strangers. At the Place, a thirty-acre stretch of forest and meadow, the unease feels sharper. Its isolation, once its…
    • CHAPTER I — Thuvia, Maid of Mars Cover
      by LovelyMay CHAPTER I – Thuvia, Maid of Mars begins amidst the lush splendor of Ptarth’s royal gardens, where the atmosphere is thick with unspoken tension and looming political consequence. Thuvia, princess of Ptarth, stands firm against Astok, Prince of Dusar, who, emboldened by his station, attempts to claim more than polite affection. Her rejection is immediate and fiery—an assertive reminder that status does not entitle desire. When Astok presses further with a forceful gesture, Thuvia's cry for help…
    • Chapter I — The woman in the Alcove Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter I – The woman in the Alcove opens on a glittering evening in New York, where elegance and excitement fill every corner of a grand ballroom. The narrator, though self-described as plain and unremarkable, finds herself unexpectedly swept into a moment of personal joy and disbelief. Her life, long focused on the quiet care of others in the field of nursing, takes a sudden turn when Anson Durand, a man of social polish and charm, confesses his love. His proposal, made in the calm intimacy of a…
    • Chapter I — The Witchand Other Stories Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter I begins with a quiet but heavy journey as Nikolay Tchikildyeev returns to his childhood village of Zhukovo, no longer the man full of ambition he once was. Once a waiter in Moscow, he is now frail and financially defeated, clinging to a thin hope that the village may offer healing or, at least, shelter. With his wife, Olga, and their daughter, Sasha, beside him, the scene they encounter is bleak—crumbling buildings, barefoot children, and a home stripped of dignity. The interior is dark,…
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