853 Results with the "Fiction" genre


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      Chapter 13

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      by testsuphomeAdmin In Chapter 13 of "A Court of Thorns and Roses," Tamlin demonstrates his formidable magical abilities, effortlessly summoning hundreds of candles and transforming his sentries into wolves, indicating his considerable power despite the blight affecting Prythian. The scene shifts to the protagonist's observation of the opulent study, a space filled with books and luxury, which contrasts with her internal struggle. She grapples with feelings of guilt and helplessness, especially regarding her limited literacy,…
    • Shallan’s Sketchbook: Honorspren Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter from *Shallan’s Sketchbook: Honorspren* provides a detailed exploration of the honorspren, a group of Radiant spren distinguished by their humanlike societal structure and hierarchy. Among all spren, they are noted for their organized ranks, which mirror human civilizations. However, their population suffered greatly during the Recreance, leaving only a fraction of their original numbers. Many deadeye honorspren now wander the bead seas, their presence a haunting reminder of their diminished…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Vin returns to the Venture ballroom, struck by its unparalleled grandeur compared to other noble keeps. The hall’s perfection seems exaggerated, with immaculate tablecloths, sharp servant uniforms, and hazekillers replacing regular guards. The atmosphere feels unusually heightened, and Vin notices an unexpected surge in attendance, with nobles dressed in their finest. Sensing something amiss, she confides in Sazed, who agrees to investigate further by attending the stewards’ dinner early. Vin decides…
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      by LovelyMay In the Coach-House opens with the gentle creak of old wheels and the hushed tones of men passing time with cards while the estate sleeps. The soft rustle of sleigh harnesses and flicker of oil lanterns offer the only light in the otherwise dim, dust-scented air. Stepan, the coachman, presides over the game while Mihailo the porter brings news from the main house—news sharp enough to still hands mid-play. A tenant has died by his own hand. The details trickle in like cold air through the wooden beams.…
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      My Books and I

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      by LovelyMay My Books and I begins with a quiet, familiar warmth, like stepping into a room where trusted friends await. The narrator speaks of books not as objects, but as living companions—each one ready to meet him wherever he stands emotionally. Some days require a light laugh, and Bill Nye is pulled from the shelf, his wit a welcome reprieve. On others, Stevenson is the voice of thought, offering reflections that move slower, deeper. The beauty lies in the choice; the right book always seems to present itself.…
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    • Part X — Buttered Side Down Cover
      by LovelyMay Part X opens not with beauty but with boldness—an embrace that’s not marked by desire, but by gratitude. Pearlie Schultz, our heroine, stands in defiance of the traditional tale where plainness is only a prologue to physical transformation. Her story is not about what changes on the outside but what deepens within. When Millie Whitcomb suggests that beauty is overrated in fiction, it becomes the spark for a narrative centered on authenticity. Pearlie's features are not softened by fantasy; her curves…
    • Chapter IX — The Circus Boys on the Mississippi Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter IX brings a sharp turn of events as a moment of carelessness places Teddy Tucker in sudden danger. During a routine task, he ends up hurled by Jupiter, the bull, sparking chaos among the circus crew. Mr. Sparling's reaction is immediate and driven by fear, suspecting Teddy may have fallen into the Mississippi River. Without delay, the crew launches a search, while Mr. Kennedy scrambles to manage the restless elephants on the “Marie.” The lost gangway floats off into the river, further…
    • Chapter VII — The Problem of Knowledge:  Analysis and Intuition Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter VII begins with a bold challenge to one of modern philosophy’s most influential traditions. Henri Bergson, in his evolving vision of thought and life, steps away from the rigid contours drawn by thinkers like Kant. Where Kant enclosed reason within the bounds of structure and critique, Bergson sees such confinement as inadequate for understanding the living, breathing nature of thought. Rather than treating knowledge as a construct examined through static methods, he asks us to view it as part of…
    • Chapter VII — The witch and other Stories Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter VII opens with Grigory Petrovitch Tsybukin sitting in quiet contemplation, no longer buoyed by the pride of his wealth. What once brought him respect and admiration now fills him with suspicion, particularly the money he counts each day, which he now fears may be counterfeit. This shift is not rooted in finance alone; it mirrors a growing sense that his life’s work, built through cunning and control, might have been hollow at its core. His grip on authority, once firm, now trembles beneath the…
    • Chapter III — The woman in the Alcove Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter III – The woman in the Alcove begins in a moment of pure disbelief for the narrator, whose world is upended by a shocking discovery. A priceless diamond—linked to a sensational murder—is found tucked inside gloves lying in her own handbag. Stunned and nearly breathless, she insists she has no idea how the jewel ended up there. The inspector’s demeanor is calm yet serious as he questions her. Though he does not voice outright accusation, the implications are clear. Someone placed the gloves…
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