820 Results with the "Fiction" genre


    • 22. No Use Talking Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Adolin and his soldiers prepare to enter Shadesmar, a surreal realm with a black, starless sky and a distant, frail sun. The control room they expected is replaced by two towering spren—one marble white, the other onyx—who serve as gatekeepers. Adolin thanks them, and the marble spren explains they now obey the Stormfather after the death of their parent, the Sibling. This shift in allegiance allows the group to enter, as the Sibling had previously forbidden passage. The scene sets the stage for the…
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      Wynton

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Wynton’s chapter deeply immerses the reader in the emotional and psychological journey of a young man trapped in a comatose state, experiencing a life that exists only in the recesses of his mind. Though his body remains still, his mind remains active, filled with awareness of his surroundings. However, Wynton struggles with the crushing realization that he may never again play the violin, an instrument that had once been the heartbeat of his existence. His connection with music, particularly the violin,…
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      Miles

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Miles sat in the truck, his mind in turmoil, trying to process the emotional whirlwind of the day. His sister, Dizzy, sat next to him, her tear-streaked face a constant reminder of the pain they were both grappling with. Their father’s abandonment had left an indelible mark, and the emotional gravity of their fractured family hung heavy in the air. Despite Miles' best efforts to reassure her, the sense of loss lingered between them, with Dizzy’s once bright, hopeful spirit now crushed by the weight of…
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      Chapter 17

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      by testsuphomeAdmin In Chapter 17, the protagonist awakens abruptly from a disturbing nightmare filled with ominous visions and a sense of foreboding. The dream's imagery, including the Suriel’s bone-fingers and a faceless woman demanding her name, sets a tone of unease and hints at deeper, unseen threats. As she regains her composure, she hears unusual sounds—shouts and screams—from the manor’s front hall, prompting her to investigate. Her instinct to understand what is happening drives her to leave her room,…
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      39. Invasion

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with a philosophical reflection on the nature of Odium's power, suggesting that its Investiture can develop a will of its own when uncontrolled. This sets a foreboding tone as Teft suddenly collapses in a winehouse, exhibiting symptoms resembling a seizure or stroke. Kaladin, despite grappling with his own mental turmoil, springs into action, assessing Teft's condition with medical precision. The scene is tense as bystanders, including Rlain, react with alarm, while Kaladin remains…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with a reflective epigraph about the unintended consequences of fear as a tool, setting a somber tone for the ensuing conflict. Kelsier, the protagonist, finds himself in a chaotic battlefield where skaa prisoners and imperial soldiers clash under a scorching sun and falling ash. Armed with his Allomantic abilities, he engages in a fierce duel with an Inquisitor, a formidable enemy. The fight is marked by rapid exchanges of steel and iron manipulations, showcasing Kelsier’s agility and…
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      IN EXILE

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      by LovelyMay In Exile introduces a remote Siberian riverside as the setting for a quiet but deeply emotional night, where two exiles—Canny, an older ferryman, and a young Tatar—share warmth from the same fire but not the same outlook. In the stillness, their exchange captures not only their isolation from the world but their contrasting ways of enduring it. Canny, who has long accepted this life of emptiness, speaks without bitterness but also without hope. He insists that wanting nothing leads to peace, suggesting…
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      The Scoffer

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      by LovelyMay The Scoffer begins with a tongue-in-cheek confession: the narrator admits he might have ridiculed pioneers like Franklin and Fulton had he lived in their time. He paints vivid images of his imagined mockery—laughing at Franklin’s rain-soaked kite experiment or sneering at Fulton's steam-powered dreamboat. It's a humbling admission, illustrating how progress is often met with disbelief before it's celebrated. The speaker reflects on the ease with which many scoff from the sidelines while visionaries…
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    • Part II — Buttered Side Down Cover
      by LovelyMay Part II begins with a man stepping off the train, not in shame, but with a heavy past tucked under his coat and a name that carries weight in a town that hasn’t forgotten. Ted Terrill, once a young man with prospects, returns home bearing the scars of failure, though none visible to the eye. His time in prison had been softened by progressive ideals—no bars, no chains, just a uniformed routine of baseball and discipline. He does not carry the look of the broken, but inside, shame still coils tightly.…
    • Chapter I — The Circus Boys on the Mississippi Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter I opens with a glimpse into the bustling energy of circus life, where every day brings new performances and complex relationships. As Teddy Tucker and Phil Forrest prepare for their roles under the big top, the mood shifts with the arrival of Diaz, a new clown whose fiery temperament stirs tension. Phil notices the icy look Diaz throws at Teddy during a show and confronts his friend about it afterward. Teddy, with his usual mix of defiance and humor, admits to having disrupted Diaz’s act by…
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