824 Results with the "Fiction" genre


    • Chapter V — The witch and other Stories Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter V introduces a moment of deceptive calm where routine and relationships mask deeper undercurrents. Lipa, once weighed down by silence, begins to blossom as the household breathes without Anisim’s tense presence. Her chores, once dull and draining, are now performed with surprising energy, and her worn-out petticoat twirls lightly as she scrubs the stairs and hums. The transformation in her demeanor feels almost like a silent rebellion against the control that once silenced her. Her face, usually…
    • Chapter I — The woman in the Alcove Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter I – The woman in the Alcove opens on a glittering evening in New York, where elegance and excitement fill every corner of a grand ballroom. The narrator, though self-described as plain and unremarkable, finds herself unexpectedly swept into a moment of personal joy and disbelief. Her life, long focused on the quiet care of others in the field of nursing, takes a sudden turn when Anson Durand, a man of social polish and charm, confesses his love. His proposal, made in the calm intimacy of a…
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      My Fifth Stage

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      by LovelyMay My Fifth Stage begins in a drawing room dimly lit by chandeliers and softly humming with the buzz of a formal dinner party. At the heart of the gathering is Mrs. Selldon, a hostess known more for her generous hospitality than for sparkling conversation. Her greatest social challenge isn’t arranging cutlery or managing menus—it’s managing words. Especially when her companion at the table is none other than Mark Shrewsbury, a celebrated novelist whose penetrating prose unnerves her more than she would…
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      by LovelyMay Chapter VIII: In Strange Company begins not with excitement, but with a peaceful journey into the quiet beauty of the Ramapo Mountains. Lad accompanies the Mistress and Master on a camping trip, eager and alert, even in his older years. The serenity of the wild does not dull his senses—it sharpens them. As the family prepares to leave camp, an unintentional oversight leaves Lad tied near a tree, overlooked amid the bustle. He waits calmly, trusting that they will return, his gaze steady on the trail.…
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      by LovelyMay Chapter XXIII - The Park begins with Agnes finding herself unexpectedly excluded from the morning’s routines at Ashby Park. Denied both breakfast and the comfort of the library, she accepts Lady Ashby’s invitation for a walk, anticipating perhaps a simple distraction from her discomfort. What follows instead is a revealing glimpse into the emotional cost of Lady Ashby’s new title and role. Once the lively Miss Murray, Lady Ashby is now confined in a marriage devoid of affection or shared values. As…
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      Chapter XI

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter XI, New York City, on a day that seems ordinary amidst its typical hustle and bustle, becomes the stage for a deeply significant encounter between Addie and Luc. While the towering skyscrapers stand as monuments to human achievement, they fade into the background as Addie is drawn not to the steel and glass of the city, but to the reflection of Luc in a nearby window. The air between them crackles with tension, a mixture of centuries of shared history and an intricate, unspoken balance of power and…
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      31. A Book

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      by testsuphomeAdmin A Book came into Kya Clark’s life in 1968, marking a significant turning point in her journey as she entered her twenty-second year. This new chapter in her life was brought about by the publication of The Sea Shells of the Eastern Seaboard, a project that had taken years of dedication and careful study. Kya’s meticulous collection of shells from the beaches of North Carolina, accompanied by her artistic paintings, had culminated in a work that would bring her recognition and success she had long lived…
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      Chapter 15

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 15 intricately explores the themes of memory, family, and the unrelenting passage of time, drawing poetic parallels between ballet and the physical spaces that shape our lives. The chapter opens with May, a young and promising ballerina whose unwavering dedication to dance earns her a spot in the prestigious School of American Ballet. Her role as a mouse in The Nutcracker at the New York City Ballet becomes a significant milestone, one that fills her family with pride and fosters a deep sense of…
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      Chapter 6

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 6 of Their Eyes Were Watching God portrays Janie’s daily life in the small town of Eatonville, where she manages the store while engaging with the lively community gossip and chatter. The morning sun rises, ushering in another day that Janie feels is filled with repetitive duties and responsibilities, particularly at the store. The town's men, such as Sam, Lige, and Walter, often gather on the porch to engage in banter, and today they laugh at Matt Bonner’s underfed yellow mule. The mule’s…
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      Chapter XV

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter XV begins with a shift in the children’s journey as they make their way toward their destination on the bus. Fish, Bobbi, Will, and the narrator are quietly observing their bus driver, Lester, as he pulls over to assist a woman whose car appears to be broken down. The woman, Miss Lill Kiteley, stands in stark contrast to Lester with her oversized coat worn over her waitress uniform. The children notice the differences between the two, particularly the way she seems larger than life compared to…
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