822 Results with the "Fiction" genre


    • The Circus Boys On The Mississippi Cover
      by LovelyMay The Circus Boys on the Mississippi by Edgar B. P. Darlington is an adventurous tale that follows the young circus performers, the Circus Boys, as they travel along the Mississippi River, facing challenges, thrilling escapades, and encountering new people while pursuing their dreams in the world of circus entertainment.
    • THE CATTLE-DEALERS Cover
      by LovelyMay The Cattle-Dealers follows Gavril Malahin and his son Yasha as they undertake a taxing trip to transport cattle across the Russian countryside. Early in the journey, they are already huddled in a cold, confining train van, their boots muddied and their clothing thick with dust from the oxen. Gavril, seasoned in trade, sits with eyes half-shut, more attuned to delays and bribes than to the journey’s discomforts. In contrast, Yasha is restless and dismissive, often looking out with a distant gaze, his…
    • The Case of George Dedlow Cover
      by LovelyMay The Case of George Dedlow introduces a young physician-in-training whose wartime injuries force him to redefine what it means to inhabit a body, and this chapter invites readers to follow that unsettling transition from earnest medical student to shattered veteran still determined to analyze his own undoing. From the moment Dedlow enlists after Fort Sumter’s alarm, curiosity about anatomy and empathy for suffering collide with cannon fire, and the story pivots on the irony that he gains his deepest…
      Fiction • Memoir
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      The Call

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      by LovelyMay The Call begins with an image of something just out of reach—a vision of joy standing atop a distant hill, calling gently but firmly to those below. It is not a loud cry, but a steady invitation for hearts that long for peace after struggle. Though the path winds and rises steeply, the promise at the top offers enough light to keep weary souls moving forward. Life’s burdens might weigh down the climb, but the hope of something better pushes each step onward. The hill is symbolic—not just of effort,…
      Fiction • Poetry
    • The Boyhood and Parents of Ulysses Cover
      by LovelyMay The Boyhood and Parents of Ulysses begins in Ithaca, a rugged island where steep hills met the sea, and simplicity thrived over grandeur. This mountainous kingdom, ruled by Laertes, lacked the wide plains that enabled chariot warfare, leaving its warriors to fight on foot. Despite the absence of horses, the land was abundant with goats, sheep, and deer, while its surrounding waters provided rich catches of fish. Summers were long and golden, winters short and gentle. Wildflowers carpeted the slopes, and…
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      The Boy Soldier

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      by LovelyMay The Boy Soldier begins with a warm and familiar scene—an energetic child no older than three, wrapped in laughter and curiosity, engaging in pretend battle with the most accessible “enemy” he knows: his father. In his tiny hands, a beard becomes a rope to pull, buttons become targets to poke, and a watch becomes the prize he proudly claims. These harmless skirmishes are not fought with anger but with love, as the child’s playful assaults are absorbed with joy. The father, although seemingly under…
      Fiction • Poetry
    • The Book of Love Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin **Kel­ly Link’s debut nov­el, The Book of Love, is a genre-defy­ing blend of fan­ta­sy, com­ing-of-age nar­ra­tive, and explo­ration of love in its many forms. Set in the pecu­liar sea­side town of Lovesend, Mass­a­chu­setts, the sto­ry fol­lows three teenagers—Laura, Daniel, and Mo—who return from the dead under mys­te­ri­ous cir­cum­stances. Guid­ed by their enig­mat­ic music teacher, Mr. Anabin, and a super­nat­ur­al enti­ty named Bogomil, they must…
      Fantasy • Fiction • Literary
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      THE BET

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      by LovelyMay The Bet begins on a cool autumn evening, where a lively party sparks a heated discussion about capital punishment. Most guests agree that life imprisonment is more humane than execution, viewing the latter as too final and cruel. The banker, however, stands apart, believing that death is a kinder option than a lifetime in a cell, which he sees as slow torture. This clash of beliefs prompts a bold challenge when a young lawyer claims he would rather live in prison than die. In a moment of impulsive pride,…
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      THE BEAUTIES

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      by LovelyMay The Beauties opens with a recollection set under the harsh sun of the Don region, where everything appears lifeless except for a memory the narrator has never forgotten. As a boy, he traveled with his grandfather and stopped in a quiet Armenian village. Among the dusty paths and tired animals, a striking girl named Masha stood out like a vision. She did not speak much, nor did she try to attract attention, yet her presence made the world slow down. Her beauty stirred something deeper than admiration—it…
    • The Babies’ Blankets Cover
      by LovelyMay "The Babies' Blankets" begins with the gentle worry of Mother Nature as the chill of Earthdom signals Jack Frost’s approach. She senses the bite of cold drawing near and feels concern for her children—flowers, leaves, and seedlings left exposed to the whims of winter’s mischief. Jack Frost, delighted by the coming freeze, proudly describes his recent play, having turned a soft aster brittle and delighted in the shivers he spread. His presence, though merry to him, threatens the comfort of those not…
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