853 Results with the "Fiction" genre


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      Wynton

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Wynton stands at the edge of a revelation he has long buried within himself, knowing that once spoken, it cannot be taken back. He hesitates, unwilling to shatter the fragile sense of normalcy he has managed to hold onto, so instead, he veers into the past. Rather than confronting the painful truth directly, he chooses to tell the stories of his ancestors, drawing upon the lives of those who came before to illuminate something far more significant than mere history. The room is quiet as he speaks, his…
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      Chapter 9

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      by testsuphomeAdmin In Chapter 9, the protagonist carefully devises a plan to locate and confront Lucien, a key figure in her quest for information. She observes her surroundings and gathers intelligence from Alis, the servant, learning that Lucien might be at the stables preparing to leave on border patrol. Her goal is to find Lucien alone to gauge his intentions and gather crucial details, all while maintaining a cautious demeanor to avoid arousing suspicion. Her awareness of Tamlin’s presence and the subtle tension in…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Adolin and Zu, a Stoneward with scouting skills, observe a persistent Tukari caravan following their group through Shadesmar. Despite the uneven terrain making tracking difficult, the Tukari maintain a steady pace without overtaking them. Zu suggests confronting the group, leveraging her abilities, but Adolin hesitates due to their dwindling Stormlight reserves. The chapter highlights their strategic dilemma and Adolin’s cautious leadership as he balances risk and resource management. Adolin reflects on…
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      26

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Vin awakens in Clubs’s shop, still suffering from the lingering effects of "pewter dragging," a taxing Allomantic technique Kelsier insists is necessary for her training. Despite her skepticism about its benefits, she acknowledges its potential usefulness, recalling how it enabled her and Kelsier to reach the battlefield in record time. The return journey, however, took two weeks, leaving her exhausted and grateful for the comfort of a real bed. Her bath provides some relief, though she remains irritated…
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      A TRAGIC ACTOR

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      by LovelyMay A Tragic Actor begins during an evening performance of Prince Serebryany, where Fenogenov’s intense portrayal mesmerizes the audience and leaves young Masha spellbound. It is her first time in a theater, and what she witnesses changes her. Her fascination grows so strong that she convinces her father, a stern police captain, to host a dinner for the performers. He agrees, though he refuses to invite the actresses, worried about their influence on Masha. Fenogenov arrives with other members of the troupe,…
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      Yesterday

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      by LovelyMay Yesterday carries with it a strange authority, a gentle insistence that things were somehow better just a day ago. In golf, this memory shows up often. It hides in the sigh of a missed putt, in the shoulder slump after a slice, and in the words, “I was hitting them straight yesterday.” For a new player like the narrator, it’s difficult to share in that nostalgia because there are no golden days of skill to remember—just lessons still being learned. Yet, while he lacks a glorious golfing past, he is…
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      by LovelyMay Part VI opens with Effie Bauer standing confidently behind the perfume counter, her poise shaped by years of self-discipline and hard-earned expertise in department store prestige. She knows how to match a fragrance to a customer’s personality, just as she has learned to tailor her own composure to a life lived solo. Though admired for her polished manners and tasteful fashion, she often walks home to a quiet apartment, where silence greets her more faithfully than any companion. Years of watching others…
    • Chapter V — The Circus Boys on the Mississippi Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter V begins with an unusual command from Mr. Sparling, the circus owner, instructing all performers to pack up and prepare for a new form of travel. Phil and Teddy, intrigued by the secrecy, are invited to walk with him through the quiet streets of town. The tension builds as they move away from the familiar circus lot, their curiosity sharpened by the hush among the performers and the unusual lack of fanfare. Upon reaching the riverbank, they are met with an unexpected sight: three bright yellow…
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      by LovelyMay Chapter III begins by investigating how perception evolves from raw experience into structured thought, revealing a spectrum that moves from the immediacy of sensation to constructed concepts. Henri Bergson does not view experience as static or neatly divided; instead, he explains that what we often call facts are not final, but moments within a continuum. Each moment serves both as a foundation for what follows and as a result of what preceded. This flow creates a layered understanding of reality, where…
    • Chapter III — The witch and other Stories Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter III opens with an atmosphere of barely contained chaos, where the lack of leadership leads to unbridled disorder. Guests, unsure of how to carry themselves or what should happen next, instinctively turn to food, drink, and noise. In this village, celebration rarely unfolds with grace—it erupts with clashing voices, heavy steps, and overflowing cups. The wedding of Anisim and Lipa reflects more than festivity; it becomes a stage for custom-bound obligation. Anisim’s presence is hollow, his eyes…
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