822 Results with the "Fiction" genre


    • Chapter II — Frivolous Cupid Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter II opens inside the inviting parlor of Colonel Holborow’s residence, where a group of bachelors shares laughter and brandy while recounting personal stories. The room, thick with camaraderie and casual arrogance, becomes the stage for Jack Dexter’s memorable confession. Unlike the others, who told light-hearted tales or excused their singlehood with vague regrets, Dexter's account veers into absurd territory. His attempt to woo Lady Mary Fitzmoine, a woman of grace and social standing, is…
    • Chapter XIV — The witch and other Stories Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter XIV begins as night deepens over the sea, with Gusev shifting in his hammock, his body gently rocked by the restless rhythm of the waves. In the dim cabin air, he shares a tale of a giant fish that once crashed into a ship, an image that blends the fantastic with the absurd. His voice cuts into the dull hum of the vessel, offering a sliver of storytelling in a space otherwise filled with coughs, sighs, and the groaning of iron and rope. But the story finds no welcome. Pavel Ivanitch, ever the…
    • Battle at the Ships Cover
      by LovelyMay Battle at the Ships begins at first light, where Agamemnon awakens with his fear cast aside, replaced by a clear determination to command. He dons his armor and rallies the Greek leaders, arranging the warriors with precision—spear bearers in the center, slingers and archers to each side. A dark cloud looms above, casting shadows tinted red, as if foretelling blood yet to be spilled. Across the plain, the Trojans position themselves on high ground, with Hector moving like a brilliant flash among them.…
    • Chapter XXIII — The woman in the Alcove Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter XXIII - The woman in the Alcove casts its final shadows over two men bound by a single jewel and torn apart by ambition. The arrangement seemed simple enough—meet in Boston, exchange the diamond for a life spared, and part ways with unfinished accounts now settled. Grey, desperate to reclaim what was stolen, and Fairbrother, driven by schemes woven with pride and desperation, both entered the fog with different intentions. Fairbrother never meant to honor the pact. Armed and ready, he planned to…
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      The Other Lady

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      by LovelyMay The Other Lady begins with Carter recounting a near escape from social obligation—a reception he nearly avoided—only to confess to Lady Mickleham that he has fallen in love. The setting is casual, yet every word in their exchange is meticulously crafted with wit and intention. Lady Mickleham, with her signature blend of skepticism and indulgent curiosity, listens as Carter describes the encounter not with restraint, but with the glowing exaggeration of a man happily swept away. He admits the woman is…
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      by LovelyMay Chapter XIII – The Primroses begins with a blend of expectation and quiet discomfort as the characters set out for their Sunday routine. Miss Murray insists on walking instead of taking the carriage, hoping to attract attention from admirers along the way. Her every action is calculated to make an impression, yet she maintains an air of effortless grace. Agnes, caught in the middle of these performances, feels both present and excluded. She is expected to accompany the Murrays when convenient, but her…
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      Chapter VII

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter VII unfolds in New York City on a chilly evening in September, where Henry finds himself wandering the city streets, overwhelmed by the lingering feelings of loneliness and the residue of his past relationship. His apartment, a sanctuary that should provide comfort, now serves as a haunting reminder of what was once shared with Tabitha. The clutter—photos, books, personal items—all seem to shout of their lost connection, intensifying Henry's isolation. The silence that fills his apartment feels…
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      16. Reading

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Reading Chapter 16 dives deeper into Kya’s internal struggles and the growing isolation she feels in the swamp. After Tate, her mentor, halts their reading lessons, Kya's emotional turmoil intensifies as she realizes how much she depended on his company. Feeling the sting of loneliness more acutely, she seeks a connection outside of her usual solitude and visits Jumpin' and Mabel in Colored Town, a rare excursion where she brings homemade blackberry jam as a gesture of gratitude. However, her trip…
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      Chapter 2

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 2 explores the shifting dynamics within the Conroy household, centering on the growing influence of Andrea and the lingering absence of the siblings' mother. Andrea's presence, initially occasional and seemingly inconsequential, gradually becomes more permanent, with her interest in the Dutch House taking precedence over her relationships with its inhabitants. Maeve and the narrator, though initially indifferent to Andrea’s presence, begin to sense an unsettling shift in their family’s…
    • Chapter 1: Grief and Moving Forward Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 1 begins every night, as he found himself trapped in the echoes of their past, recalling the conversations they once had, the dreams they had meticulously woven together, and the life they had planned but would never live. Each plan had felt like a brick laid in the foundation of their future, carefully crafted with an unshakable certainty that they would grow old together, shaping a life that was uniquely theirs. But now, that foundation had crumbled, leaving behind nothing but fragments of what…
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