820 Results with the "Fiction" genre


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      Dizzy

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Dizzy’s world is plunged into chaos as she and her mother arrive at Paradise Springs Hospital in the dead of night, grappling with the terrifying news of Wynton’s grave injuries following a hit-and-run accident. The hospital, more akin to a small, rural clinic than a fully equipped medical facility, exudes an eerie and cold atmosphere, where bustling activity contrasts with the emotional desolation surrounding them. Nurse Cynthia informs them of Wynton’s critical condition, describing multiple…
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      Miles

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Miles settled into the passenger seat of the truck, urging Felix to start the engine and drive without hesitation. He dismissed any concerns about Sandro, his loyal dog, not being with them. His certainty about moving forward seemed almost forceful as he tried to suppress the emotions swirling inside him. Felix, though concerned, wisely chose not to press the matter further, respecting Miles’s desire to proceed in silence. The truck moved steadily down the road, but Miles’s thoughts were far from…
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      Chapter Five

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      by testsuphomeAdmin In Chapter Five, the scene opens with Nesta refusing to eat her breakfast, feeling weighed down by exhaustion and lingering frustration. Cassian, seated across from her, insists she needs sustenance to maintain her energy levels throughout the day. Their interaction reveals underlying tension, with Nesta resisting Cassian’s attempts to enforce discipline and healthy habits. The dialogue underscores her emotional state—her grief, anger, and defiance—while Cassian’s pragmatic approach highlights his…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Venli, a listener, reflecting on her role in the invasion of the tower city. Though she feels drawn to seek guidance from Leshwi, a fellow Fused, she remains with Raboniel, the Lady of Wishes, in the basement. Raboniel appears unconcerned about the ongoing battle, instead focusing on inspecting the murals in the hallway. Venli realizes she has been brought along merely as a servant, highlighting Raboniel's detached and calculating demeanor. The contrast between the chaos above and…
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      36

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Vin approaches Kredik Shaw under a sky illuminated by the rebellion's torchlight, reflecting Kelsier's vision of a yellow sun. Confronting four guards at the palace entrance, she appeals to their shared skaa suffering and urges them to join the uprising at the Square of the Survivor. After subtly influencing their emotions with Allomancy, the guards abandon their posts, granting her access. This moment underscores Vin's growing leadership and the rebellion's momentum as she steps into the palace with quiet…
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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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      by LovelyMay The Mother's Question captures the memory of a son who, now grown, reflects on the tender concerns of his mother during his early years. Whenever he arrived home after a walk in the rain, she would always ask the same thing—whether his feet were wet. Though it seemed like a small detail at the time, that repeated question stood as proof of her deep care and constant vigilance. Her love was expressed through actions: preparing warm socks, heating slippers by the fire, and watching the door until he…
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    • Part IV — Buttered Side Down Cover
      by LovelyMay Part IV begins in a small Midwestern town just as Ivy Keller returns from finishing school, filled with polished manners and romantic daydreams shaped by poetry and novels. Her days stretch long and uneventful until she notices Rudie Schlachweiler, the town's celebrated pitcher. With his square jaw and local fame, Rudie quickly becomes more than a passing interest. Ivy, once indifferent to baseball, finds herself at every game, learning the rhythms of the sport just to watch him pitch. Her admiration…
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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…
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      by LovelyMay Chapter VIII opens with Ashimullah once again caught in the tightening grip of court expectations, his personal beliefs increasingly at odds with the roles imposed on him by his royal duties. Although once a Christian, his conversion to Islam was more a matter of necessity than conviction, and the Sultan’s recent insistence on his maintaining a traditional Muslim household—with multiple wives—tests his integrity. Ashimullah has no desire to take more wives, not from fear or disdain, but out of deep…
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