853 Results with the "Fiction" genre


    • I‑1. Sylphrena Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Sylphrena, the honorspren bonded to Kaladin, senses the approaching highstorm with childlike excitement, comparing its energy to distant music. She moves invisibly through Urithiru, preferring the company of children who treat her with casual familiarity rather than reverence. Finding few people awake, she visits Cord, Rock’s daughter, who acknowledges her with a respectful gesture and leaves an offering of food. Syl playfully transforms into a tuber in response, though she doesn’t eat, showcasing her…
    • The Runes of the Earth: The Last Chronicles of Thomas Covenant — Book One Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin A decade after The Chron­i­cles of Thomas Covenant, Stephen R. Don­ald­son res­ur­rects his icon­ic uni­verse with The Runes of the Earth. ​Lin­den Avery, the for­mer com­pan­ion of Covenant, is now a griev­ing doc­tor haunt­ed by the past—until her adopt­ed son ​Jere­mi­ah​ is abduct­ed, and she is vio­lent­ly thrust back into the ​Land. But this is not the Land she remem­bers. Rav­aged by ​Lord Foul’s​ machi­na­tions and…
      Fantasy • Fiction • Psychological
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      Dizzy

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Dizzy sat at the breakfast table, the warm, sweet taste of lavender butter on gingerbread offering a fleeting comfort. She felt a deep sense of gratitude for her survival after a life-altering encounter the day before, where an angel seemingly saved her from a dangerous fate. As she processed the surreal events, her mother, Chef Mom, entered the room with her usual cheerful demeanor. Dizzy, caught in the moment, declared that she never wanted to die, her words tumbling out without premeditation. Her mother…
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      Wynton

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Wynton stands at the edge of a revelation he has long buried within himself, knowing that once spoken, it cannot be taken back. He hesitates, unwilling to shatter the fragile sense of normalcy he has managed to hold onto, so instead, he veers into the past. Rather than confronting the painful truth directly, he chooses to tell the stories of his ancestors, drawing upon the lives of those who came before to illuminate something far more significant than mere history. The room is quiet as he speaks, his…
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      Chapter 9

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      by testsuphomeAdmin In Chapter 9, the protagonist carefully devises a plan to locate and confront Lucien, a key figure in her quest for information. She observes her surroundings and gathers intelligence from Alis, the servant, learning that Lucien might be at the stables preparing to leave on border patrol. Her goal is to find Lucien alone to gauge his intentions and gather crucial details, all while maintaining a cautious demeanor to avoid arousing suspicion. Her awareness of Tamlin’s presence and the subtle tension in…
    • 32. Of Three Minds Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Adolin and Zu, a Stoneward with scouting skills, observe a persistent Tukari caravan following their group through Shadesmar. Despite the uneven terrain making tracking difficult, the Tukari maintain a steady pace without overtaking them. Zu suggests confronting the group, leveraging her abilities, but Adolin hesitates due to their dwindling Stormlight reserves. The chapter highlights their strategic dilemma and Adolin’s cautious leadership as he balances risk and resource management. Adolin reflects on…
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      26

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Vin awakens in Clubs’s shop, still suffering from the lingering effects of "pewter dragging," a taxing Allomantic technique Kelsier insists is necessary for her training. Despite her skepticism about its benefits, she acknowledges its potential usefulness, recalling how it enabled her and Kelsier to reach the battlefield in record time. The return journey, however, took two weeks, leaving her exhausted and grateful for the comfort of a real bed. Her bath provides some relief, though she remains irritated…
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      A TRAGIC ACTOR

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      by LovelyMay A Tragic Actor begins during an evening performance of Prince Serebryany, where Fenogenov’s intense portrayal mesmerizes the audience and leaves young Masha spellbound. It is her first time in a theater, and what she witnesses changes her. Her fascination grows so strong that she convinces her father, a stern police captain, to host a dinner for the performers. He agrees, though he refuses to invite the actresses, worried about their influence on Masha. Fenogenov arrives with other members of the troupe,…
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      Yesterday

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      by LovelyMay Yesterday carries with it a strange authority, a gentle insistence that things were somehow better just a day ago. In golf, this memory shows up often. It hides in the sigh of a missed putt, in the shoulder slump after a slice, and in the words, “I was hitting them straight yesterday.” For a new player like the narrator, it’s difficult to share in that nostalgia because there are no golden days of skill to remember—just lessons still being learned. Yet, while he lacks a glorious golfing past, he is…
      Fiction • Poetry
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      by LovelyMay Part VI opens with Effie Bauer standing confidently behind the perfume counter, her poise shaped by years of self-discipline and hard-earned expertise in department store prestige. She knows how to match a fragrance to a customer’s personality, just as she has learned to tailor her own composure to a life lived solo. Though admired for her polished manners and tasteful fashion, she often walks home to a quiet apartment, where silence greets her more faithfully than any companion. Years of watching others…
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