822 Results with the "Fiction" genre


    • by LovelyMay Chapter IV – The Choice opens at the height of Link Ferris's transformation, where once-barren land now blooms with prosperity and promise. This growth wasn't achieved through shortcuts or easy breaks—it came from tireless work, relentless faith, and the constant companionship of his dog, Chum. Together, man and animal endured long seasons of struggle, pushing against loneliness and uncertainty, forming a bond deeper than most friendships. Now, with new fences, thriving crops, and money in the bank,…
    • LETTER–To Omar Khayyam Cover
      by LovelyMay Letter to Omar Khayyam opens not with formality, but with a breeze—the kind that stirs rose petals over your resting place, reminding us how you taught the world to notice what fades. These petals, caught mid-fall, echo the very verses that made you unforgettable. You did not plead with eternity or argue for paradise. Instead, you toasted the present with a full cup, choosing laughter over longing. Your words, carved in the wine-drenched air of Persia, still carry the scent of warmed earth and distant…
    • Chapter III — Frivolous Cupid Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter III opens with a sense of confusion surrounding Smugg's unexpected engagement, which seems out of place to his peers, who view him as neither particularly charming nor socially impressive. As the group of friends shares daily life preparing for exams, Smugg becomes the subject of mild curiosity and quiet ridicule. Yet, beneath his seemingly ordinary demeanor, he carries a private routine that breaks the monotony. Mornings that once held sleepy lectures or idle chats now find Smugg missing, which…
    • Chapter XIII — The witch and other Stories Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter XIII unfolds in a cramped, overheated cabin aboard a listing ship, where Gusev, weakened by illness, listens to Pavel Ivanitch’s fierce accusations against the medical and military systems. The oppressive air and constant sway make every movement an effort, but Pavel’s energy seems renewed by indignation. He claims their journey is a deliberate execution, orchestrated by indifferent doctors who knowingly send terminally ill patients to die at sea. For him, the ship is not a vessel of hope or…
    • The Slaying and Avenging of Patroclus Cover
      by LovelyMay The Slaying and Avenging of Patroclus begins with the Greek forces facing collapse. The Trojans press hard against the fleet, threatening to set fire to the ships and claim full victory. Patroclus, seeing no action from Achilles, pleads to take his armor and lead the Myrmidons into battle. Achilles agrees but instructs him to push the Trojans back without advancing too far. With the armor of Achilles, Patroclus becomes a symbol of renewed Greek strength. The Myrmidons rally behind him, and the tide begins…
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      Ivanoff

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      by LovelyMay Ivanoff by Anton Chekhov is a tragic play that centers on the character of Ivanoff, a man overwhelmed by a sense of purposelessness, guilt, and emotional despair, leading to his strained relationships and ultimate confrontation with his own failures.
    • What Might Have Been Cover
      by LovelyMay What Might Have Been begins with the sun blazing down on an otherwise lazy Sunday, the kind of day designed for doing nothing at all. Yet, Dolly, with her characteristic whimsy, declares that the flower pots lining one side of the terrace would look infinitely better on the other. Her suggestion, impractical and ill-timed, carries the soft tyranny of someone who always gets their way through sheer conviction. Archie, ever obliging and faintly exasperated, takes up the task without protest. The rest of the…
    • Chapter XIV — The Rector Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter XIV – The Rector opens with a calm domestic setting that quietly unfolds into a day shaped by subtle conflict and understated emotional complexity. The morning feels routine, yet each character’s choice of activity reveals much about their personality and priorities. Matilda, ever restless, turns to riding and mischief. Rosalie, armed with a novel, strolls with an air of detached elegance. Agnes, left alone, turns to sketching—a quiet pursuit that allows space for thought. In her solitude,…
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      Chapter VIII

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter VIII unfolds on a crisp September 7, 2013, in the heart of New York City, where Henry is suddenly thrust into a world of attention he never anticipated. Once an unnoticed figure in the crowd, Henry now finds himself the center of intrigue and attraction, with people drawn to him in ways that seem almost otherworldly. The experience is as exhilarating as it is unsettling, and as he moves through the city, he becomes increasingly aware of the power his presence holds over others. At first, Henry…
    • 17. Crossing the Threshold Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Crossing the Threshold takes a profound turn in 1960 as Kya, the solitary young woman of the marsh, faces a moment of crisis. When Jumpin’ informs her that Social Services has been inquiring about her, Kya is overwhelmed by the fear of being separated from the only world she knows. The authorities’ questions about her father, her education, and her frequent visits to Jumpin’s wharf shake her to the core. Living in isolation for so long, she is suddenly confronted with the very real possibility of…
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