822 Results with the "Fiction" genre


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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
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      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…
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      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…
    • The Autobiography of A Slander Cover
      by LovelyMay The Autobiography of a Slander by Ambrose Bierce is a satirical short story in which slander narrates its own life, reflecting on how it spreads and causes harm, offering a biting commentary on human nature and the consequences of false accusations.
    • The Assassin and the Desert: A Throne of Glass Novella Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The Assas­sin and the Desert is the sec­ond novel­la in the Throne of Glass pre­quel col­lec­tion, The Assassin’s Blade. This sto­ry fol­lows Celae­na Sar­doth­ien as she is sent to the Silent Assas­sins in the Red Desert for pun­ish­ment and train­ing after defy­ing her mas­ter. Iso­lat­ed and far from every­thing famil­iar, Celae­na must prove her worth with­out the com­forts of her rep­u­ta­tion or alliances. As…
      Adventure Fiction • Fantasy • Fantasy • Fiction • Young Adult
    • The Assassin and the Desert Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin In The Assas­sin and the Desert, Celae­na Sar­doth­ien, Adar­lan’s most noto­ri­ous assas­sin, is sent to the Red Desert as pun­ish­ment for defy­ing her mas­ter.There, at the fortress of the Silent Assas­sins, she must prove her loy­al­ty and learn new dead­ly skills to reclaim her hon­or.As Celae­na trains under the Silent Mas­ter, she encoun­ters treach­ery, hid­den dan­gers, and the harsh truths about trust and sur­vival.This…
      Adventure Fiction • Fantasy • Fantasy • Fiction • Young Adult
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      by LovelyMay That's Marriage begins in an ordinary kitchen, with a cold cup of coffee and a remark that surprises them both. Terry’s half-laugh, half-sob response to Orville’s observation isn’t just about the coffee—it’s about something that’s been quietly missing between them. That he noticed at all seems unbelievable to her. After all, marriage has a way of dulling the edges, of turning attentiveness into routine, and love into assumption. But in that moment, something breaks open. A simple gesture…
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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.
      Fiction • Novel
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