822 Results with the "Fiction" genre


    • 3. The Fourth Bridge Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with an epigraph from Navani Kholin’s lecture on fabrial mechanics, detailing the challenges of capturing spren by removing Stormlight from gemstones. She mentions the near-extinct larkin as a potential solution, hinting at the political conflicts over these creatures. This sets the stage for the chapter’s focus on technological innovation and the delicate balance of power in the world of Roshar. Navani, aboard her flying platform, reflects on the lush landscape of Alethkar,…
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      28. Heresies

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Navani, a prominent figure, engages in a tense communication via a spanreed—a magical device that allows distant written conversation. The mysterious correspondent accuses her of heresy for experimenting with fabrials, which trap spren (spiritual entities) to harness their power. The correspondent condemns these actions as cruel and unnatural, comparing it to imprisoning a storm. Navani remains composed, seeking to understand the theological objections while her team of scholars and engineers…
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      Cassidy

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Cassidy finds herself enveloped in a moment of quiet joy, her connection to Dave growing stronger as they prepare crêpes together in the kitchen. The shared laughter and warmth between them serve as a comforting reminder of the bond they’ve begun to form, despite the difficulties that have already marked their journey. They talk playfully about soufflés and their supposed aphrodisiac qualities, a conversation that leads Cassidy to reflect on how food has always symbolized connection in her life. As…
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      Cassidy

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Cassidy finds herself reflecting on an event that holds the power to alter her life and the lives of those around her, particularly in the context of her past with Wynton. The emotional intensity of her reunion with Bernadette, Wynton’s mother, forces Cassidy to revisit painful memories from her own turbulent past, especially her relationship with her mother, Marigold. As Cassidy prepares for a journey back to The Town, she becomes consumed with the weight of her past choices and how they have led her to…
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      Chapter Twelve

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      by testsuphomeAdmin In this chapter, Nesta finds herself in a tense training session atop the House of Wind, where plans have unexpectedly changed, and she is directed to train alone with Cassian instead of heading to Windhaven. Cassian approaches her with quiet concern, aware of her pride and reluctance to appear vulnerable, especially in front of others. Their interaction reveals a layer of unspoken understanding and underlying tension, as Cassian tries to coax Nesta into beginning her training despite her reservations. The…
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      40

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Vin awakens to find Elend vigilantly watching over her, a reversal of their usual protective roles. Though comforted by his presence, she is haunted by the memory of his horrified reaction to her true nature as a Mistborn. Despite her fears, Elend greets her with kindness, sparking her confusion about how he can still care for her after witnessing her monstrous abilities. Their quiet interaction underscores Vin’s internal struggle with self-worth and her fear that Elend’s love was based on a false…
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      Thais

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      by LovelyMay Thaïs by Anatole France is a captivating novel that follows Paphnutius, an ascetic monk, as he attempts to convert the beautiful courtesan Thaïs to a life of spiritual devotion. Set in ancient Egypt, the story delves into the conflict between spiritual zeal and earthly desires, offering a poignant exploration of faith, love, and the complexities of redemption.
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      The Raindrops

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      by LovelyMay "The Raindrops" open their story within the soft realms of Cloudland, a place nestled between Earthdom and Sky Country, where moisture dwells in harmony before beginning its mission. Among them, two curious droplets gaze below, noticing the parched and withering world, moved not by command but by purpose. In a spirited mood, they gather fellow droplets and begin their descent, turning it into a joyful race, each one eager to be of service and touch the Earth with their gift. They twist and twirl through…
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      by LovelyMay A Mountain Woman begins not with grandeur but with quiet contrast—an unexpected union between refinement and rawness. Leroy Brainard, a man who respects literature too deeply to exploit it for profit, seeks something untouched by the constraints of his cultured world. His journey west leads to a marriage with a woman carved from the wilderness, as wild and honest as the land she comes from. The story is recounted by Victor, Leroy’s friend, who watches the tale unfold with both admiration and unease.…
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      by LovelyMay Letter to Alexandre Dumas opens with recognition of a literary legacy as rich and enduring as the great legends passed down through generations. Your pages, filled with vitality and courage, have not aged but only deepened in resonance. Though you once feared your creations might vanish like castles in the sand, their strength now appears more elemental—etched into culture, unshaken by time or fashion. Like the stories of Scheherazade or Boccaccio, yours continue to charm, stir, and thrill. Your voice,…
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