853 Results with the "Fiction" genre


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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…
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      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…
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      Wynton

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Wynton is trapped in a whirlwind of emotions as he grapples with the complicated dynamics of betrayal, guilt, and longing. His emotional conflict intensifies when he discovers the secret of his weekly chess partner, Dave Caputo, being involved in an affair with Cassidy’s mother. This secret gnaws at him, creating a sense of betrayal that threatens to disrupt everything in his life. Despite this knowledge, Wynton feels powerless to speak up, unable to share the truth with Cassidy, who remains blissfully…
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      Wynton

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Wynton finds himself in a deeply reflective and overwhelming emotional state, consumed by the possibility that he might no longer be alive. The silence around him, only interrupted by the soft, distressed breathing of his mother, makes him question his very existence. His mother, in a rare and vulnerable moment, opens up about her feelings for Wynton, acknowledging that their relationship is fraught with complexities and secrets. She admits to having kept certain truths from him, particularly about his…
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      Chapter Nine

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      by testsuphomeAdmin In this chapter, Nesta enters a small, warmly lit shop that contrasts sharply with the cold environment outside. The shop’s polished pine floors and neatly arranged clothing reflect a sense of care and craftsmanship. The shopkeeper, a striking dark-haired woman with scars on her wings, introduces herself as Emerie. Their interaction reveals Nesta’s discomfort in her current situation and her desire for warmer clothing, highlighting her ongoing struggles with physical and emotional coldness. Emerie’s…
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      49

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Tindwyl chastising Elend Venture for his decision to leave Luthadel, calling him a fool for abandoning his people during a time of crisis. Elend, dressed in a riding uniform prepared by Tindwyl, remains resolute, asserting that he will protect his people in a different way. Vin, injured from recent battles, sits quietly on her horse, her inexperience with riding evident. Tindwyl accuses Elend of shirking his duty as king, but Elend retorts that the people rejected him and now he must…
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      Chapter XI

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter XI, New York City, on a day that seems ordinary amidst its typical hustle and bustle, becomes the stage for a deeply significant encounter between Addie and Luc. While the towering skyscrapers stand as monuments to human achievement, they fade into the background as Addie is drawn not to the steel and glass of the city, but to the reflection of Luc in a nearby window. The air between them crackles with tension, a mixture of centuries of shared history and an intricate, unspoken balance of power and…
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      35. The Compass

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The Compass takes center stage in Kya’s life during July 1969, marking a period of emotional reflection and personal achievement. Kya receives a copy of The Eastern Seacoast Birds, a book she had contributed to with a painting of a herring gull, now immortalized on the cover. Elated by this recognition, she decides to take the book to her favorite oak clearing, a place where she often seeks out mushrooms, perhaps in an attempt to reconnect with the simpler parts of her life. While at the clearing, Kya…
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      Chapter 18

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 18 begins with the narrator and his family setting out for a visit to the Philadelphia Museum of Art, drawn by an exhibition showcasing the works of Camille Pissarro. The city, with its familiar streets and historic charm, evokes memories of the past, transporting the narrator into a reflective state as he arrives by train. The focus quickly shifts to the relationship between his sister, Maeve, and their mother, whose presence looms large despite years of estrangement. Maeve, who has long carried…
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      Chapter 9

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 9 of Their Eyes Were Watching God presents a moment of transformation for Janie as she experiences the grand funeral of her late husband, Joe. The funeral, described in great detail, serves as a public event that reflects Joe’s high social status and the respect he garnered in the community. Despite the large turnout and the display of mourning, Janie feels emotionally distant from the event. Instead of joining in the outward sorrow, Janie finds a quiet sense of peace within herself,…
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