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      4. School

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      by testsuphomeAdmin School, 1952, was a pivotal year in Kya Clark’s life, as she faced the daunting reality of being thrust into a world far removed from the one she had known in the swamp. Her life, up until then, had been one of isolation and solitude, with only the occasional fleeting visit from her father and minimal social interaction with anyone other than the creatures and natural wonders around her. One day, her world was shaken when an unexpected car arrived, bringing with it the truant officer, Mrs. Culpepper, and…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Radiant, one of Shallan’s personas, awakening to find herself captured and being carried by an unknown assailant. Despite the disorientation, she remains composed, relying on her Lightweaving abilities to maintain her disguise. Radiant assesses the situation, noting her captor’s scent and the lack of physical restraints, while internally coordinating with her other personas, Veil and Shallan. Her primary focus is evaluating the danger, though she feels a sense of satisfaction…
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      39. Invasion

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with a philosophical reflection on the nature of Odium's power, suggesting that its Investiture can develop a will of its own when uncontrolled. This sets a foreboding tone as Teft suddenly collapses in a winehouse, exhibiting symptoms resembling a seizure or stroke. Kaladin, despite grappling with his own mental turmoil, springs into action, assessing Teft's condition with medical precision. The scene is tense as bystanders, including Rlain, react with alarm, while Kaladin remains…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chase by Chance, the chapter unfolds in the early hours of an August morning in 1969, where Kya sets out once again to Cypress Cove, drawn by the memory of discovering rare toadstools in the area in the past. Although it was unusually late in the season for mushroom foraging, the cove's cool and moist conditions offered a glimmer of hope that she might once again find these elusive fungi. For more than a month since Tate had left her a compass—a thoughtful gift that Kya had neither acknowledged nor…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Sunday Justice marks a turning point in Kya’s life, as Chapter 38 of the book set in 1970 reveals her first steps into the courtroom of Barkley Cove for her murder trial. Kya, long isolated from the community and now thrust into its unforgiving gaze, steps into the crowded courtroom in stark contrast to the seclusion she has known in the marshes. Dressed in black slacks and a white blouse, with her wrists bound by handcuffs, Kya’s vulnerability is on full display as she faces the judgment of the public…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Navani arrives at the scene of a devastating explosion in the tower, which claimed the lives of two expert scholars, Nem and Talnah, and destroyed their laboratory. The blast also obliterated Szeth’s mysterious Voidlight sphere, a relic Gavilar had deemed highly significant. Overwhelmed by guilt, Navani suspects her request to study the sphere may have triggered the catastrophe. As she surveys the wreckage, the gruesome aftermath—including dismembered bodies under five sheets—deepens her unease. She…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Vin soaring above Kredik Shaw, the ominous spires reminding her of Kelsier's death. The mists swirl around her as dawn approaches, while below, a massive skaa army converges on the palace with torches, sealing their fate by attacking the Lord Ruler's stronghold. Vin observes the throne tower, illuminated by bonfires, and senses the Lord Ruler's presence. Determined to use the Eleventh Metal as Kelsier believed, she prepares for a desperate attack, clinging to hope despite the…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Navani continues her efforts to uncover the identity of the mysterious spren that contacted her, but her triangulation attempts yield only vague results near a monastery on the tower's fourth floor. Despite this unresolved mystery, her attention is divided by the demanding responsibilities of governing Urithiru. Amidst the constant needs of merchants, lighteyes, and ardents, she finds rare moments to retreat to the tower's basement, where she oversees her scholars' work. During one such visit, she is…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Dockson reflecting on Kelsier's absence, channeling his grief into managing the rebellion's logistics. As Kelsier's second-in-command, he adjusts the plan to maintain order, distributing resources strategically and securing key locations before chaos erupts. A messenger arrives with troubling news: Vin has been captured and taken to the palace dungeons by an Inquisitor. Despite his concern, Dockson prioritizes the larger mission over a risky rescue, demonstrating his pragmatic…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Radiant observing the distressed honorspren Notum, who is deeply troubled by an unprecedented attack on spren by humans. The scene highlights the cultural shock and confusion among the spren, as such violence contradicts their understanding of honor. Radiant and Adolin’s group are recovering from the skirmish, with Adolin’s soldiers keeping watch while Shallan’s agents search the dead for clues. The absence of Stormlight complicates their situation, as Adolin’s wound and…
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