853 Results with the "Fiction" genre


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      Girlie

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      by testsuphomeAdmin — The chapter follows Girlie, a young domestic worker, as she navigates her daily responsibilities for her employers, Madam and Oga. Sent to the market three times a week, she purchases household items, groceries, and baby supplies, adapting to their preferences while masking her exhaustion. Girlie reflects on the disparities between her employers' affluent lifestyle and her own humble background in Akko, a village far removed from their polished neighborhood. Her observations highlight the invisible labor…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin — The chapter opens with Abisola, a student who joins a school geography trip at the last minute after her mother unexpectedly earns enough money from a sale. Feeling self-conscious about her borrowed sneakers and the pitying looks from the trip coordinator, Mr. Baju, Abisola boards the bus and finds herself seated next to Zeme, a peculiar new boy whose erratic movements and unsettling aura make others uncomfortable. Zeme’s unusual behavior, including his whispered prayers and intuitive understanding of…
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      The Dusk Market

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      by testsuphomeAdmin — The chapter introduces the enigmatic Dusk Market, a hidden marketplace that emerges at twilight, filled with sensory richness—smoky stockfish, buzzing flies, sizzling agbara pans, and the cacophony of bartering voices. The market is preceded by flickering kerosene lanterns, guiding the way for those who belong. Ordinary pedestrians and drivers avoid the intersection instinctively, though children occasionally glimpse surreal sights like head-hopping men or winking birds, which adults dismiss or ignore.…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin — Pauly, a disobedient but imaginative boy, routinely ignores his mother's warnings to stick to major roads on his way home from his cousins' house. Preferring quieter, scenic routes, he often takes a shortcut through the Alele Estate, where the guards recognize him. One day, after staying late playing with his cousins, Pauly encounters three mysterious masquerades blocking his path in the bush. Despite their eerie presence and out-of-season appearance, Pauly politely addresses them, intrigued by their vivid…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin — **Kel­ly Link’s debut nov­el, The Book of Love, is a genre-defy­ing blend of fan­ta­sy, com­ing-of-age nar­ra­tive, and explo­ration of love in its many forms. Set in the pecu­liar sea­side town of Lovesend, Mass­a­chu­setts, the sto­ry fol­lows three teenagers—Laura, Daniel, and Mo—who return from the dead under mys­te­ri­ous cir­cum­stances. Guid­ed by their enig­mat­ic music teacher, Mr. Anabin, and a super­nat­ur­al enti­ty named Bogomil, they must…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin — The Wed­ding Peo­ple is a heart­felt and wit­ty nov­el about unex­pect­ed con­nec­tion, grief, and sec­ond chances. The sto­ry fol­lows Phoebe, a woman reel­ing from per­son­al tragedy, who impul­sive­ly checks into a Con­necti­cut sea­side hotel where a wed­ding is tak­ing place. She soon finds her­self entan­gled with a group of wed­ding guests and strangers, lead­ing to a week­end filled with emo­tion­al rev­e­la­tions, sur­pris­ing friend­ships, and…
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      Chapter 1

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      by testsuphomeAdmin — The chapter opens with Phoebe arriving at a stately nineteenth-century hotel perched on a cliff, a symbol of the new phase in her life after a painful divorce. The hotel, with its grand yet patient presence, mirrors Phoebe’s own sense of transition and hope. Leaving behind her old life in St. Louis—including her husband, home, and familiar routines—she steps into this new world wearing an emerald silk dress, a rare item she once owned but never wore. This dress represents Phoebe’s break from her…
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      Chapter 2

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      by testsuphomeAdmin — In this chapter, Phoebe and Matt grapple with the emotional aftermath of repeated fertility struggles. After a failed cycle and a painful miscarriage, they seek solace and distraction by planning an elaborate, indulgent vacation. Their efforts to reclaim joy and normalcy are reflected in Phoebe’s meticulous spreadsheet of potential activities, symbolizing her need to control and rationalize a life that feels increasingly unpredictable. Their shared intellectual curiosity, playful debates, and mutual…
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      Chapter 3

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      by testsuphomeAdmin — In Chapter 3, Phoebe grapples with profound despair as she contemplates ending her life, reflecting on the trivial worries that once consumed her. The golden tassel lamps and luxurious surroundings contrast sharply with her internal turmoil, highlighting her disconnection from the world. Despite the imminence of her decision, she clings to small desires, such as savoring a last decadent meal and witnessing the ocean, a place she has never visited but always found meaningful. Her thoughts reveal a deep…
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      Chapter 4

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      by testsuphomeAdmin — In Chapter 4, Phoebe grapples with the tension between her impending death and the mundane details that continue to occupy her mind. Despite her efforts to relax on a luxurious bed, she remains restless, haunted by trivial anxieties like a bloodstained dress and the sounds of a wedding reception taking place just below her. Attempting to drown out the noise with music, she finds only frustration when her old Discman’s scratched CD skips. Seeking solace, she steps onto the balcony to smoke a cigarette, an…
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