853 Results with the "Fiction" genre


    • The Obelisk Gate Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The Obelisk Gate con­tin­ues N.K. Jemisin’s Hugo Award-win­ning Bro­ken Earth tril­o­gy, plung­ing read­ers deep­er into a world rav­aged by apoc­a­lyp­tic cli­mate dis­as­ters. As the Fifth Season—a cat­a­stroph­ic cli­mate event—unfolds, the sto­ry fol­lows: ​Essun, a griev­ing moth­er and pow­er­ful oro­gene, who seeks refuge in the under­ground comm of Castri­ma while hunt­ing her daughter’s kid­nap­per. ​Nas­sun, Essun’s miss­ing daugh­ter, whose emerg­ing pow­ers draw her into a dan­ger­ous fac­tion with…
      Dystopian • Fantasy • Fiction • Science Fiction
    • 34. A Flame Never Extinguished Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter delves into the philosophical and strategic discussions among Adolin and the Radiants as they prepare to negotiate with the honorspren. Odium’s destructive nature is highlighted, emphasizing his preference for annihilation over assimilation to maintain his purity as a god. Meanwhile, Adolin stands as a striking figure, clad in a black uniform, leading the council with a mix of warmth and authority. The cold, symbolic fire contrasts with his demeanor, setting a tone of tension and urgency as…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with a reflective passage from an unnamed narrator, likely the Lord Ruler, expressing unwavering conviction in the necessity of destroying the Deepness—a sentient force of destruction and corruption. The narrator describes it as an existential threat to the world, not driven by malice but by its inherent nature. This ominous introduction sets the tone for the chapter, hinting at the broader conflict between preservation and annihilation that underpins the novel’s mythology. The scene…
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      I‑2. Sja-Anat

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Sja-anat, the Unmade known as the Taker of Secrets, revels in her role of collecting and hoarding knowledge—even from Odium himself. Existing between the Physical and Cognitive Realms, she moves as a shadowy presence, barely perceived by singers or Fused. Unlike other Unmade, she avoids manifesting fully, preferring her liminal state. She dreams of a realm perfectly suited for her and her "children"—the spren she transforms, which humans mistakenly call "corrupted." Sja-anat views her actions as…
    • Thomas Covenant 8 — The Fatal Revenant Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin In Fatal Revenant, Stephen R. Don­ald­son shat­ters expec­ta­tions as ​Thomas Covenant—long believed dead—returns to the Land in a shock­ing, enig­mat­ic form. Reunit­ed with ​Lin­den Avery, Covenant and his for­mer com­pan­ion ​Jere­mi­ah​ (now mys­te­ri­ous­ly healed) bring urgent warn­ings: the ​Worm of the World’s End​ is stir­ring, and ​Lord Foul’s​ final vic­to­ry is immi­nent. But noth­ing is as it seems. Covenant’s res­ur­rec­tion defies the Land’s laws, his…
      Fantasy • Fiction • Psychological
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      I‑4. Vyre

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter follows Vyre, formerly known as Moash, as he reflects on his newfound freedom from emotional chains. Having surrendered his pain and guilt to Odium, he now perceives his past life as constrained by unseen bonds. While working in a quarry outside Kholinar with his singer companions, Vyre experiments with his Shardblade, attempting to replicate Prince Adolin's throwing technique. His inability to master the maneuver highlights the limitations of his Honorblade, yet he feels no frustration—only…
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      EPILOGUE

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The epilogue opens with a reflective monologue, where the narrator contemplates moments of unexpected peace amidst a life of suffering. Gazing at a majestic sunrise over frozen cliffs, they find solace in the belief that a higher power guides their path, offering reassurance that even if they fail, another will continue their work. This introspective passage sets a tone of quiet resolution and hints at deeper metaphysical themes surrounding destiny and purpose in the narrative. The scene shifts to Vin,…
    • Navani’s Notebook: The Fourth Bridge Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The provided chapter excerpt from *Navani’s Notebook: The Fourth Bridge* appears to be a title page or introductory section, as it primarily consists of structural HTML markup and an image reference. The chapter does not contain substantial narrative or analytical content, but the inclusion of the book's title image suggests a focus on visual or thematic elements central to the work. The HTML formatting indicates a digital or multimedia component, possibly hinting at an interactive or enhanced reading…
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      27. Banners

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Navani reflecting on the symbolic and practical nature of war banners as they flutter in the cold wind of Urithiru. The banners, emblazoned with Dalinar’s glyph, serve both as markers of organization and as glaring targets for the enemy. Navani muses on the paradox of banners: they instill discipline and unity but also draw attention to key leaders, making them vulnerable. This introspection sets the tone for the chapter’s exploration of symbolism and strategy in…
    • Gregor and the Marks of Secret Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin In Gre­gor and the Marks of Secret, Gre­gor returns to the ​Under­land​ for a mis­sion that begins as a rescue—and spi­rals into a chill­ing dis­cov­ery. When his bond with the Underland’s bats deep­ens, he learns of a sin­is­ter plot: the ​rats​ are sys­tem­at­i­cal­ly exter­mi­nat­ing the ​mice, a gen­tle species cru­cial to the Underland’s bal­ance. Team­ing up with ​Luxa, ​Ares, and ​Boots, Gre­gor fol­lows cryp­tic clues—the…
      Adventure Fiction • Fantasy • Fiction • Thriller
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