822 Results with the "Fiction" genre


    • CHAPTER VI — Thuvia, Maid of Mars Cover
      by LovelyMay CHAPTER VI – Thuvia, Maid of Mars begins as Carthoris and Thuvia reach the gates of Lothar, a city hidden for centuries and shrouded in silence. No cries rise from the battlements, no sentries guard its walls, and yet the city remains untouched by war. Just moments before, it had been defended by a phantom army—archers who materialized to repel an advancing force and then vanished without a trace. Thuvia, again demonstrating her unspoken power over banths, secures safe passage for herself and…
    • CHAPTER VII — Thuvia, Maid of Mars Cover
      by LovelyMay CHAPTER VII – Thuvia, Maid of Mars begins with Carthoris leaving behind a bewildered Jav, who is left to puzzle over the Heliumite's unanticipated behavior. What Jav failed to realize was that his cryptic remarks had unintentionally armed Carthoris with the exact clues needed to act decisively. Through fragments of dialogue and inferred truths, Carthoris had understood the game being played in Lothar—where illusion was as dangerous as steel, and belief could shape reality. Inside Tario’s strange and…
    • CHAPTER VIII ‑Thuvia, Maid of Mars Cover
      by LovelyMay CHAPTER VIII – Thuvia, Maid of Mars begins with Thuvia left alone in the company of Tario, the enigmatic and unnerving jeddak of Lothar. Tario, once a figure of aloof command, now reveals a disturbing vulnerability—his growing obsession with Thuvia. He claims she is more than illusion, more than thought made flesh, a real woman unlike the projected figments that populate his realm. Though flattered at first, Thuvia quickly recognizes the danger beneath his fixation. She rejects his suggestion that she…
    • CHAPTER IX ‑Thuvia, Maid of Mars Cover
      by LovelyMay CHAPTER IX – Thuvia, Maid of Mars begins with Carthoris, Thuvia, and Jav emerging from a fall into the depths of Lothar, where they miraculously avoid injury. The chamber they find themselves in is cold and oppressive, and Jav’s fear intensifies upon seeing Komal—a legendary creature believed by his people to be a divine executioner. Yet, where fear dominates Jav, Thuvia steps forward with calm authority, confronting the beast with neither weapon nor panic. Her mysterious ability to control the banth…
    • CHAPTER X ‑Thuvia, Maid of Mars Cover
      by LovelyMay CHAPTER X – Thuvia, Maid of Mars begins with Carthoris and Thuvia walking side by side through the shadowed forest, their silence unbroken but filled with unspoken trust. Yet, when Carthoris finally attempts to speak, he discovers Thuvia has vanished. The unsettling truth soon reveals itself—he has been the victim of illusion. Jav, the manipulative Lotharian, had used mental projection to make Carthoris believe Thuvia walked with him, while in reality, she was never released. Racing back in fury,…
    • CHAPTER XI ‑Thuvia, Maid of Mars Cover
      by LovelyMay CHAPTER XI – Thuvia, Maid of Mars opens with Carthoris awakening on a blood-soaked battlefield, left unconscious amid the lifeless bodies of fallen foes. Disoriented and weak, he finds Thuvia and Kar Komak gone, with no sign of where or how they vanished. Though wounded and drained, Carthoris rises with unwavering resolve, setting his course for Aaanthor, where water and possible clues await, his thoughts consumed by Thuvia’s safety. Reaching the crumbling city of Aaanthor, Carthoris encounters a…
    • CHAPTER XIII ‑Thuvia, Maid of Mars Cover
      by LovelyMay CHAPTER XIII – Thuvia, Maid of Mars begins with Carthoris assuming the identity of Turjun, a panthan serving Dusar, as a strategic response to the political quagmire caused by a brewing war between Helium and Dusar. The conflict, born of manipulation and hidden agendas, has placed Carthoris in the midst of his enemies, where revealing his true identity would lead to capture—or worse. Adopting this new role allows him to move unseen through the ranks of Dusarian forces, keeping him close to key…
    • CHAPTER XIV — Thuvia, Maid of Mars Cover
      by LovelyMay CHAPTER XIV – Thuvia, Maid of Mars continues with Thuvia imprisoned in the bleak tower of Astok, where her resolve is tested by fear and isolation. Each passing moment reveals how little regard Astok has for honor, and Thuvia, despite her circumstances, refuses to be cowed by his presence. Without a weapon or ally nearby, she relies on her mental strength, recalling the courage of men like Kulan Tith and Carthoris of Helium to anchor her spirit and sharpen her will to resist. Astok, blinded by obsession…
    • The Assassin and the Desert: A Throne of Glass Novella Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The Assas­sin and the Desert is the sec­ond novel­la in the Throne of Glass pre­quel col­lec­tion, The Assassin’s Blade. This sto­ry fol­lows Celae­na Sar­doth­ien as she is sent to the Silent Assas­sins in the Red Desert for pun­ish­ment and train­ing after defy­ing her mas­ter. Iso­lat­ed and far from every­thing famil­iar, Celae­na must prove her worth with­out the com­forts of her rep­u­ta­tion or alliances. As…
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    • The Man Who Hunts and Never Jumps Cover
      by LovelyMay In this chapter titled The Man Who Hunts and Never Jumps, introduces a refreshing re-evaluation of a widely held belief about fox-hunting: that leaping over formidable barriers is a mandatory badge of honor. The chapter begins by unraveling the common misconception—especially among those unfamiliar with the sport—that the essence of hunting lies in fearless jumps over hedges, stone walls, and five-barred gates. Yet the reality on the field paints a more nuanced picture. Many seasoned hunters approach…
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