824 Results with the "Fiction" genre


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      Miles

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Miles spent most of his days wandering the vast, sprawling vineyards near his home, feeling the weight of the world pressing down on him. The familiar rows of grapevines, with their dense green foliage, were a temporary escape from the constant pressure of school, family expectations, and the ever-present shadow of his relationship with his older brother, Wynton. Wynton’s anger over the broken bow had cast a long shadow over their relationship, and the more Miles tried to make amends, the further he…
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      Miles

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      by testsuphomeAdmin In the chapter titled "Miles," the narrative opens with Miles receiving alarming news about his brother Wynton, who has gone into cardiac arrest. As they drive towards home, Miles grapples with a mix of fear and guilt. He reflects on their strained relationship, wishing he could have been a better brother. Dizzy, his sister, is visibly shaken, and Miles struggles to reassure her, nurturing a moment of connection by expressing his love for her. The journey through the forest brings Miles to a profound…
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      Chapter 10

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      by testsuphomeAdmin In Chapter 10, the protagonist experiences a chilling encounter with a mysterious and terrifying entity known as the Bogge. As a cold, oppressive presence circles around her and her horse, she is overwhelmed by a visceral sense of dread. Despite the urge to confront what she perceives, she is warned by Lucien that acknowledging the creature makes it real and dangerous, emphasizing the peril of facing such unseen horrors. The chapter vividly captures this moment of primal fear, highlighting the tension…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with a reflection on Odium's destructive ambition to eliminate all other Shards, setting a dark and urgent tone. Kaladin, the protagonist, grapples with the difference between knowing and feeling, a theme central to his character. He takes on the challenge of helping patients in a sanitarium, focusing on those with battle-induced trauma, following his father Lirin's advice to start small. Kaladin's approach contrasts with the ardents' generalized treatments, as he seeks to understand and…
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      27

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with a reflective passage from an unknown narrator, likely the Hero of Ages, who reveals Rashek’s deep resentment toward him. Rashek, a Terrisman, believes the Hero’s role should belong to someone of pure Terris blood, not an outsider. This hatred only strengthens the narrator’s resolve to prove himself worthy of the title. The excerpt sets a tone of tension and determination, hinting at the broader conflict between identity and destiny within the story. The narrative then shifts…
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      THE REQUIEM

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      by LovelyMay The Requiem begins with a quiet moment in the village church after the final echo of the choir fades, leaving only Andrey Andreyitch behind. While others have already gone, his presence feels out of place, wrapped more in habit than in reverence. Dressed meticulously in clean, fine clothing, he does not appear as a grieving father, but rather as someone fulfilling a duty. Father Grigory’s approach breaks the stillness with sharp words, confronting the offensive phrasing in a prayer slip Andrey…
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      Bribed

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      by LovelyMay Bribed begins not with shame, but with an honest, loving surrender. The narrator admits they are no match for the soft, persuasive power of a grandchild’s hug or pleading glance. Rules are remembered, but only briefly, before they are softened by laughter or quiet tears. The battle is gentle and always lost with a smile. A slice of cake is given too close to dinner. A second helping of watermelon is allowed, even though it’s already led to stomach pain once before. It isn’t forgetfulness. It’s a…
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    • Part IX — Buttered Side Down Cover
      by LovelyMay Part IX begins on the familiar corner of South Clark Street, where the noise of the city hums and Tony's newsstand remains unchanged. His hands, thick with calluses, flip through papers from around the world. The sun catches the headlines of foreign tongues, and still, locals come—drawn less by the news and more by the memories these papers carry. One woman, sharp-heeled and steady-eyed, steps forward. Her voice is smooth but colored by a distant ache when she asks for the Kewaskum Courier. It’s a name…
    • Chapter VIII — The Circus Boys on the Mississippi Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter VIII kicks off with a chaotic scene that perfectly illustrates the unpredictable charm of circus life. As the morning unfolds on the docks, a stubborn donkey named January becomes the unexpected star of the day. Instead of calmly boarding the vessel like the rest of the animals, January stages a noisy protest, planting his hooves and refusing to budge. His antics cause such a disturbance that even seasoned crew members hesitate to approach him. The moment draws in Teddy, who is quick to rush toward…
    • Chapter VI — The Problem of Evolution:  Life and Matter Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter VI opens by challenging one of the most entrenched views in classical philosophy: that perception is internal and subjective. Henri Bergson reverses this assumption, asserting that perception arises at the intersection between subject and object. Rather than treating it as something confined within the observer, he emphasizes its outward-directed nature. According to this view, what we perceive is not an internal reconstruction but a direct connection to reality. This changes the entire framework…
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