822 Results with the "Fiction" genre


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      CHAPTER 37

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Jameson insisting they must locate Nan, the only person who might know if the late Tobias Hawthorne had undisclosed family beyond Zara’s knowledge. The group discusses Nan’s habits, noting her fondness for specific rooms in the Hawthorne estate, and Jameson deduces she’s likely in the chapel. The chapel is described as a stunning, artisan-crafted space where Nan is found resting. Her sharp, no-nonsense demeanor is immediately apparent as she chastises Jameson and the…
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      18. Surgeon

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Kaladin stands on an Oathgate platform, reflecting on the snowy landscape and his concerns for Rock’s family, who departed weeks ago. He uses the Oathgate to teleport to the Shattered Plains, where he soars through the sky with his Windrunner abilities, contemplating his future. Though his comrades assume he’ll transition to a strategic role, Kaladin is uncertain about becoming an ambassador, fearing his discomfort in political settings. His internal conflict is punctuated by moments of flight, where…
    • Encounter #2 with the Rainbow-Haired Girl Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin In the chapter titled "Encounter #2 with the Rainbow-Haired Girl," Miles Fall, a young boy with a unique gift, is introduced. He has the ability to see the souls of dogs and communicate with them, which deeply connects him with his loyal companion, Sandro, a black Lab. However, Miles is navigating a troubled phase of his life, avoiding school and the expectations of both his peers and his family. His emotional struggles have led to isolation, as he battles with mental health issues that have distanced him…
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      Dizzy

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Dizzy stands in front of her father, overwhelmed by a mix of emotions that flood over her as she finally meets him after twelve long years of absence. Her father, a tall man with a cowboy hat, closely resembles the figure she’s held in her mind from a childhood photograph, making this reunion seem surreal, almost too perfect to believe. Dizzy had spent years imagining this very moment, and now that it’s here, it’s hard to comprehend the significance of seeing him in the flesh. Her heart races, but…
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      Chapter 11

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with the protagonist, Feyre, preparing to escape her home under the cover of night. She quickly dresses in multiple layers, clutching a stolen knife, determined to flee her circumstances. Her thoughts reveal a hope that her father has come to rescue her, possibly with plans for a new life elsewhere. The scene is tense, filled with a sense of urgency and danger, as Feyre carefully observes her surroundings to ensure she remains undetected. Her focus is on the possibility of freedom, yet…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter delves into the philosophical and strategic discussions among Adolin and the Radiants as they prepare to negotiate with the honorspren. Odium’s destructive nature is highlighted, emphasizing his preference for annihilation over assimilation to maintain his purity as a god. Meanwhile, Adolin stands as a striking figure, clad in a black uniform, leading the council with a mix of warmth and authority. The cold, symbolic fire contrasts with his demeanor, setting a tone of tension and urgency as…
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      28

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with a reflective passage from an unnamed narrator, likely the Lord Ruler, expressing unwavering conviction in the necessity of destroying the Deepness—a sentient force of destruction and corruption. The narrator describes it as an existential threat to the world, not driven by malice but by its inherent nature. This ominous introduction sets the tone for the chapter, hinting at the broader conflict between preservation and annihilation that underpins the novel’s mythology. The scene…
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      SMALL FRY

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      by LovelyMay Small Fry begins with Nevyrazimov hunched over his desk, trying to compose a simple Easter greeting while the room offers him nothing but the sound of footsteps and the scuttling of a cockroach. The quiet around him is not peace but a kind of dull weight pressing against his spirit. He knows that beyond the walls, the world is full of light, church bells, and people in motion, all caught up in the warmth of celebration. His pen moves slowly, as though even his thoughts are stuck in the same dull loop as…
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      by LovelyMay "When Mother Cooked With Wood" conjures more than an old way of preparing meals—it recalls a time when cooking meant more than speed and simplicity. The narrator acknowledges the benefits of modern appliances but doesn't hide their preference for the old rituals of food made over fire. There’s a memory in each crackle of wood and every puff of smoke that wafted from the kitchen. While today's gas or electric stove gets the job done, it cannot recreate the experience of gathering and splitting logs or…
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    • Part VIII — Buttered Side Down Cover
      by LovelyMay Part VIII begins in a dim hotel room where silence feels heavier than the curtains and loneliness creeps in without apology. The leading lady of a small theater troupe, once radiant under stage lights, now sits hunched in a chair that scratches the wallpaper each time she shifts. Her makeup, once applied with precision, now smudges quietly as tears fall—not those theatrical sobs that win ovations, but the quiet kind that mark exhaustion. The scent of powder and faded perfume mixes with the stale air of…
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