853 Results with the "Fiction" genre


    • Shallan’s Sketchbook: Mistspren Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter from *Shallan’s Sketchbook: Mistspren* provides a detailed observation of mistspren, enigmatic beings characterized by their porcelain masks. These masks shimmer translucently in the light, yet remain expressionless and motionless even when the spren speak. The description emphasizes their ethereal and unchanging nature, suggesting a disconnect between their appearance and communication. This portrayal highlights the mistspren’s otherworldly qualities, setting them apart from more familiar,…
    • 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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      Wynton

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Wynton feels the weight of the moment as he steps onto the stage, a storm of emotions brewing inside him. As the spotlight blazes down on him, he makes a daring choice: unplugging his electric violin. The screech of feedback that follows resonates through the club, sending a jolt through the audience, setting the stage for a bold, raw performance. Determined to make a statement, Wynton chooses Eugène Ysaÿe’s Sonata #3, a piece that holds deep meaning for him, and plays it with every ounce of emotion he…
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      Wynton

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Wynton remains suspended in an ethereal space, caught between the weight of memory and the reality of the present, where time has become a shapeless thing. The air is thick with the scent of flowers, overwhelming in its sweetness, as though Cassidy herself is woven into the fragrance surrounding him. Silence stretches between them, stretching far beyond seconds, minutes—perhaps even lifetimes—leaving him in a state of limbo where he is neither fully present nor completely lost. His mind drifts,…
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      Chapter 15

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with a vivid description of the naga, monstrous serpentine creatures born from nightmares. These beings are depicted as terrifying hybrids of human and serpent features, covered in dark scales and equipped with lethal claws. Their legendary reputation as tormentors and killers of mortals is emphasized, setting a foreboding tone. The protagonist finds herself in a perilous situation, facing these creatures in a tense confrontation in the woods. The naga’s menacing presence and their…
    • 37. Silence from the Dead Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Navani continues her efforts to uncover the identity of the mysterious spren that contacted her, but her triangulation attempts yield only vague results near a monastery on the tower's fourth floor. Despite this unresolved mystery, her attention is divided by the demanding responsibilities of governing Urithiru. Amidst the constant needs of merchants, lighteyes, and ardents, she finds rare moments to retreat to the tower's basement, where she oversees her scholars' work. During one such visit, she is…
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      32

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Vin ascends a six-story tenement building in Luthadel, joining Spook on a rooftop watchpoint where they observe the ongoing conflict between noble houses. The skirmishes, primarily occurring at night under the cover of mists, target weakened houses like Keep Hasting. Spook, the crew's Tineye, notes the Lord Ruler's tacit approval of the warfare, suggesting a deliberate strategy to let the nobility weaken themselves. Vin reflects on Kelsier's plan, recognizing the success of their instigation but doubting…
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      THE BET

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      by LovelyMay The Bet begins on a cool autumn evening, where a lively party sparks a heated discussion about capital punishment. Most guests agree that life imprisonment is more humane than execution, viewing the latter as too final and cruel. The banker, however, stands apart, believing that death is a kinder option than a lifetime in a cell, which he sees as slow torture. This clash of beliefs prompts a bold challenge when a young lawyer claims he would rather live in prison than die. In a moment of impulsive pride,…
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      The Call

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      by LovelyMay The Call begins with an image of something just out of reach—a vision of joy standing atop a distant hill, calling gently but firmly to those below. It is not a loud cry, but a steady invitation for hearts that long for peace after struggle. Though the path winds and rises steeply, the promise at the top offers enough light to keep weary souls moving forward. Life’s burdens might weigh down the climb, but the hope of something better pushes each step onward. The hill is symbolic—not just of effort,…
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    • Part XII — Buttered Side Down Cover
      by LovelyMay Part XII begins with a moment so ordinary it could be missed: the hum of a car turning at a street corner where life once flowed easily. For Eddie Houghton, that turn becomes a silent marker of change—the daydream of heroism shaped by clean billboards and patriotic slogans begins to blur. What draws Eddie in isn’t just a promise of duty, but the allure of becoming more than he is. The Navy offers a glossy path forward, away from soda counters and town dances, into a world where boys become men. Yet,…
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