853 Results with the "Fiction" genre


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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with an ominous excerpt from the Lord Ruler’s logbook, describing the catastrophic spread of the Deepness, a blight that devastates crops, cities, and armies. The author expresses despair over humanity’s survival, questioning whether this is the prophesied end of the world. This sets a tone of impending doom and highlights the magnitude of the threat the Lord Ruler once faced, contrasting with his later tyranny. The passage serves as a reminder of the world’s fragile state and the…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Adolin Kholin grappling with the seemingly trivial yet deeply personal decision of choosing an outfit for an important mission into Shadesmar. He compares the process to dueling, where instincts honed through practice guide his choices. Despite his usual confidence, he hesitates between a traditional Kholin blue jacket and a bold yellow one, reflecting his internal conflict between duty and self-expression. His struggle highlights the tension between societal expectations and…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Kelsier spends his canal journey reading a translated excerpt from the Lord Ruler’s logbook, which reveals the tyrant’s surprising humanity and self-doubt. The text portrays the Lord Ruler as a reluctant hero questioning whether he truly fits the prophecies of the Hero of Ages, troubled by Rashek’s skepticism and his own insecurities. Kelsier finds the account unsettling, as it contrasts sharply with the monstrous figure he knows—the oppressor of the Final Empire. The logbook’s tragic undertones…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Radiant, one of Shallan’s personas, navigating the depths of Urithiru while grappling with the complexities of their mission. Shallan has agreed to visit the honorspren in Shadesmar, a task that aligns with Mraize’s demands from the Ghostbloods. Radiant distrusts Mraize but respects the agreement between Shallan’s personas—Veil’s enthusiasm for the Ghostbloods and Shallan’s desire to uncover their secrets. This internal harmony is crucial for their functionality, even as…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Kaladin, a Surgebinder, engaging in combat with a new variety of Fused, formidable enemies with unique abilities. As he flares with Stormlight, his spren companion Syl transforms into a silvery spear, forcing back the encroaching singers. Kaladin avoids looking at his father, anticipating disappointment, while refugees scatter in panic. The Fused, a hulking figure, smiles at Kaladin, setting the stage for a tense confrontation. Syl’s telepathic banter adds a layer of urgency as…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin King of Thorns is the bru­tal and bril­liant sec­ond install­ment in Mark Lawrence’s Bro­ken Empire tril­o­gy, fol­low­ing the infa­mous anti­hero ​Jorg Ancrath​ as he con­sol­i­dates his stolen throne through blood and cun­ning. Years after seiz­ing pow­er in Prince of Thorns, Jorg now rules a frac­tured kingdom—but ene­mies close in from all sides: The ​Prince of Arrow, a gold­en rival com­mand­ing over­whelm­ing forces The ​Dead King, whose necro­man­tic hordes…
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    • 1986 — Orson Scott Card — Ender’s Game Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Ender’s Game is a ground­break­ing sci­ence fic­tion nov­el that fol­lows ​Andrew “Ender” Wig­gin, a bril­liant child recruit­ed into ​Bat­tle School, an orbital mil­i­tary acad­e­my where gift­ed chil­dren are trained to com­mand Earth­’s defens­es against an alien race called the ​Formics​ (or “Bug­gers”). Under the ruth­less tute­lage of ​Colonel Graff, Ender excels in sim­u­lat­ed war games, mas­ter­ing strat­e­gy and leadership—but at a dev­as­tat­ing psy­cho­log­i­cal cost. As…
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      19. Garnets

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Navani Kholin, a scholar and leader, opens the chapter by advocating for transparency among the coalition of monarchs, urging Thaylenah to share their secret fabrial techniques for the greater good. Her plea underscores the escalating dangers their world faces and the need for collective knowledge. Meanwhile, Navani and her team, including the ardent Rushu, study a crystalline pillar in Urithiru, focusing on four garnets that resemble the suppression fabrial’s design. Despite initial excitement, their…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with a reflective passage about Kwaan, an unlikely Terris prophet who discovered the Hero of Terris prophecy. Unlike other solemn philosophers, Kwaan was unconventional, studying whimsical topics like whether trees could think. The narrator muses on the irony of such a man uncovering a world-changing prophecy, setting a tone of fate and unpredictability that contrasts with the chapter’s later events. The narrative shifts to Kelsier, a Mistborn, as he surveils Keep Tekiel under the…
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      18. Surgeon

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Kaladin stands on an Oathgate platform, reflecting on the snowy landscape and his concerns for Rock’s family, who departed weeks ago. He uses the Oathgate to teleport to the Shattered Plains, where he soars through the sky with his Windrunner abilities, contemplating his future. Though his comrades assume he’ll transition to a strategic role, Kaladin is uncertain about becoming an ambassador, fearing his discomfort in political settings. His internal conflict is punctuated by moments of flight, where…
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