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    • 2‑King of Thorns Cover
      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…
      Dystopian • Fantasy • Fiction
    • CHAPTER X ‑Thuvia, Maid of Mars Cover
      by LovelyMay CHAPTER X – Thuvia, Maid of Mars begins with Carthoris and Thuvia walking side by side through the shadowed forest, their silence unbroken but filled with unspoken trust. Yet, when Carthoris finally attempts to speak, he discovers Thuvia has vanished. The unsettling truth soon reveals itself—he has been the victim of illusion. Jav, the manipulative Lotharian, had used mental projection to make Carthoris believe Thuvia walked with him, while in reality, she was never released. Racing back in fury,…
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      Cassidy

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Cassidy finds herself engulfed in an overwhelming wave of emotions, running blindly through the dense forest, seeking an escape from the burdens weighing on her heart. The night air is crisp, and each breath she takes is shallow as if she is struggling to fill her lungs with something other than the fear and betrayal threatening to consume her. Her feet stumble over uneven terrain, but she doesn’t stop, not until she finds herself in an open meadow, bathed in the soft glow of the moon. Exhausted, she…
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      Chapter 3

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with a vivid description of a snow-covered village, where the protagonist and her sisters, Elain and Nesta, navigate the muddy, trampled road during market day. The scene highlights the bleakness of winter and the modesty of their village life. The protagonist carries hides she plans to sell, hoping to earn enough money to buy something special for her family. The atmosphere is tinged with a sense of routine and hardship, yet there's a hint of hope that good market sales might bring a…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with a tense confrontation among Nesta, Elain, Feyre, and others, centered on the dangerous pursuit of the Cauldron’s remnants. Nesta is alarmed at Elain’s declaration of intent to find the Cauldron herself, recalling past trauma and the risks involved. Elain’s determination is clear, despite Nesta’s warnings rooted in their previous experiences with the Cauldron’s destructive power. Amren explains that because Elain and Nesta are Made by the Cauldron, they possess a unique…
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      19

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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…
    • Nature’s Violet Children Cover
      by LovelyMay "Nature's Violet Children" begins in a sunlit clearing where spring had awakened a bed of violets hidden beneath layers of winter's snow. These flowers, delicate and full of quiet beauty, stretched toward the golden warmth, rejoicing in the freedom of their hilltop home. Their lives were simple yet complete, filled with the sound of breezes and the company of forest whispers. One morning, the serenity was interrupted by the footsteps of a young girl named Ruth. Her eyes lit up at the sight of the vibrant…
    • The Love of the Game Cover
      by LovelyMay The Love of the Game begins with a voice that pushes back against a world obsessed with winning, proving, and outdoing. Instead of glorifying success in its usual form—money, fame, or accolades—it leans into a different kind of victory. This victory is quieter, rooted in the joy of effort itself, and in the satisfaction of knowing that something was done wholeheartedly. The speaker notices how often people get lost in comparison. They look at what others have and feel cheated or left behind. But what…
      Fiction • Poetry
    • LETTER–To Master Isaak Walton Cover
      by LovelyMay Letter to Master Isaak Walton opens with a warm tribute to the legacy of quiet joy that Walton bestowed through his writings, particularly The Compleat Angler. The author remembers a gentler time, when streams flowed clear and freely through green countryside just outside London. These waters once offered solace to weary minds and provided an equal pleasure to the seasoned sportsman and curious novice alike. Now, with cities creeping outward and smoke blackening the skies, such calm spaces grow fewer. The…
    • Chapter XX — The Circus Boys on the Mississippi Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter XX begins with Teddy Tucker’s unresolved grudge still bubbling from a prank pulled by the circus band, especially the loud, unflinching bass drummer. To settle the score in his own comical style, Teddy arms himself with a bag of lemons, which he bites into dramatically right in front of the musicians. The sour-faced reactions of the band mid-performance are exactly the distraction he wanted, causing a few notes to falter and the rhythm to briefly collapse. Though the audience doesn’t catch on,…
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