853 Results with the "Fiction" genre


    • The Circus Boys On The Mississippi Cover
      by LovelyMay The Circus Boys on the Mississippi by Edgar B. P. Darlington is an adventurous tale that follows the young circus performers, the Circus Boys, as they travel along the Mississippi River, facing challenges, thrilling escapades, and encountering new people while pursuing their dreams in the world of circus entertainment.
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      by testsuphomeAdmin In The Chil­dren of Men, P.D. James crafts a haunt­ing dystopi­an vision set in ​2021, where human­i­ty faces extinc­tion after decades of glob­al infer­til­i­ty. The last gen­er­a­tion born, the ​Omegas, are now adults, and soci­ety has descend­ed into despair under the author­i­tar­i­an rule of ​The War­den of Eng­land, Xan Lyp­pi­att. Theo Faron, a dis­il­lu­sioned Oxford pro­fes­sor and cousin to the War­den, is drawn into a…
      Dystopian • Fiction • Thriller
    • THE CATTLE-DEALERS Cover
      by LovelyMay The Cattle-Dealers follows Gavril Malahin and his son Yasha as they undertake a taxing trip to transport cattle across the Russian countryside. Early in the journey, they are already huddled in a cold, confining train van, their boots muddied and their clothing thick with dust from the oxen. Gavril, seasoned in trade, sits with eyes half-shut, more attuned to delays and bribes than to the journey’s discomforts. In contrast, Yasha is restless and dismissive, often looking out with a distant gaze, his…
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      The Call

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      by LovelyMay The Call begins with an image of something just out of reach—a vision of joy standing atop a distant hill, calling gently but firmly to those below. It is not a loud cry, but a steady invitation for hearts that long for peace after struggle. Though the path winds and rises steeply, the promise at the top offers enough light to keep weary souls moving forward. Life’s burdens might weigh down the climb, but the hope of something better pushes each step onward. The hill is symbolic—not just of effort,…
      Fiction • Poetry
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      The Boy Soldier

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      by LovelyMay The Boy Soldier begins with a warm and familiar scene—an energetic child no older than three, wrapped in laughter and curiosity, engaging in pretend battle with the most accessible “enemy” he knows: his father. In his tiny hands, a beard becomes a rope to pull, buttons become targets to poke, and a watch becomes the prize he proudly claims. These harmless skirmishes are not fought with anger but with love, as the child’s playful assaults are absorbed with joy. The father, although seemingly under…
      Fiction • Poetry
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      THE BET

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      by LovelyMay The Bet begins on a cool autumn evening, where a lively party sparks a heated discussion about capital punishment. Most guests agree that life imprisonment is more humane than execution, viewing the latter as too final and cruel. The banker, however, stands apart, believing that death is a kinder option than a lifetime in a cell, which he sees as slow torture. This clash of beliefs prompts a bold challenge when a young lawyer claims he would rather live in prison than die. In a moment of impulsive pride,…
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      THE BEAUTIES

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      by LovelyMay The Beauties opens with a recollection set under the harsh sun of the Don region, where everything appears lifeless except for a memory the narrator has never forgotten. As a boy, he traveled with his grandfather and stopped in a quiet Armenian village. Among the dusty paths and tired animals, a striking girl named Masha stood out like a vision. She did not speak much, nor did she try to attract attention, yet her presence made the world slow down. Her beauty stirred something deeper than admiration—it…
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      by LovelyMay "The Babies' Blankets" begins with the gentle worry of Mother Nature as the chill of Earthdom signals Jack Frost’s approach. She senses the bite of cold drawing near and feels concern for her children—flowers, leaves, and seedlings left exposed to the whims of winter’s mischief. Jack Frost, delighted by the coming freeze, proudly describes his recent play, having turned a soft aster brittle and delighted in the shivers he spread. His presence, though merry to him, threatens the comfort of those not…
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      Thais

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      by LovelyMay Thaïs by Anatole France is a captivating novel that follows Paphnutius, an ascetic monk, as he attempts to convert the beautiful courtesan Thaïs to a life of spiritual devotion. Set in ancient Egypt, the story delves into the conflict between spiritual zeal and earthly desires, offering a poignant exploration of faith, love, and the complexities of redemption.
      Fiction • Novel
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      SORROW

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      by LovelyMay Sorrow weighs heavily on the journey of Grigory Petrov, a man long dismissed for his foolish ways but remembered for his skilled hands. On a bitter, snow-filled night, he guides a rickety sleigh through a storm, his wife Matryona slumped silently beside him. The wind cuts through layers of clothing, yet Grigory speaks to her with a mix of forced optimism and quiet desperation. His words fall into the howling white void, unanswered. He tells her the doctor will surely help. But under his breath, there’s…
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