853 Results with the "Fiction" genre


    • Chapter IX — Frivolous Cupid Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter IX begins in the stillness of early evening, where golden light casts soft shadows across the quiet meadows, and Hilda finds herself haunted by a memory that refuses to settle. A kiss, brief and impulsive, shared with young Harry Sterling, has planted itself deeply in her conscience, unsettling her peace. She had not intended to invite affection, and certainly not from someone whose youth and idealism stood in sharp contrast to her mature restraint and married status. Her feelings have become…
    • Chapter XVI — The witch and other Stories Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter XVI opens on a quiet but emotionally charged evening, where the flickering glow of the hearth in the tavern kitchen reflects the unspoken longing that fills the space. Yegor, with sleeves rolled up and hands stained from ink and soot, listens patiently as Vasilisa dictates her heartfelt message to her absent daughter. Each word she speaks carries the weight of four silent years, a gap filled with more questions than answers. Her voice wavers as she names familiar holidays and blessings, grasping at…
    • The Wooing of Helen of the Fair Hands Cover
      by LovelyMay The Wooing of Helen of the Fair Hands unfolds in a time where honor, lineage, and beauty determined the shape of empires. Helen, unmatched in grace, is the daughter of King Tyndareus and the focus of countless noble suitors. Princes from every corner of Greece present themselves, eager to claim her hand and the prestige it offers. Among them is Ulysses of Ithaca, a man of sharp wit but modest means. He lacks the lavish gifts and fine horses of others, but his skills in speech and archery, and his wise…
    • Chapter XXI — The woman in the Alcove Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter XXI - The woman in the Alcove opens with the narrator caught in a quiet storm of realization. After Mr. Grey’s exit, doubt gnaws at what once felt like certainty. The narrator, who once saw in Miss Grey a figure of suspicion, now begins to grasp the depth of the young woman’s loyalty and love for her father. This growing awareness makes prior assumptions feel fragile, even misguided. Their investigation into Mrs. Fairbrother’s murder, once so focused on uncovering guilt through cold…
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      A Quick Change

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      by LovelyMay A Quick Change begins not with action, but with one of Dolly’s casual complaints—this time, about the dreadful boredom of seeing a play with her husband. She delivers this grievance with practiced charm, knowing full well that Mr. Carter will respond not with judgment, but with playful sympathy. What unfolds is not a debate about marriage or theater, but a slow unraveling of shared memories, flirtations, and unspoken truths. Carter, always measured, doesn’t rise to the bait with grand declarations…
    • Chapter XI — The Cottagers Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter XI – The Cottagers begins with a shift in Agnes Grey’s routine, allowing her time away from her role as governess to explore more meaningful and personal engagements. With only one pupil to attend to, her schedule permits visits to the nearby villagers, a community largely ignored by the wealthy families she serves. These outings become a welcome contrast to the superficiality and arrogance she often witnesses at Horton Lodge. Agnes quickly finds that while the poor have little in material…
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      Chapter VI

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter VI begins with a vivid portrayal of the Artifact, a pop-up art installation in SoHo, New York City, where the exhibits emphasize the transient nature of beauty through unique, interactive displays and live performances. Visitors are swept into an immersive environment that challenges the perception of time, where the ordinary transforms into the extraordinary. Bea, ever the art enthusiast, relishes the opportunity to experience the cutting-edge fusion of creativity, immersing herself in the vibrant…
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      18. White Canoe

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      by testsuphomeAdmin White Canoe begins in 1960, immersing readers in the intimate yet evolving relationship between Kya and Tate, set against the backdrop of the natural world they both hold dear. As the chapter unfolds, it captures the innocence of youth mixed with the complexities of growing up, particularly as Kya navigates her emotions toward Tate. One of the most significant moments in this chapter occurs when Tate surprises Kya with a birthday celebration—something Kya had not experienced in many years. Her fifteenth…
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      Chapter 4

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 4 marks a pivotal moment in the transformation of the Dutch House, illustrating how a single event—the wedding of Andrea and their father—signals the erosion of the family’s once-stable foundation. Six weeks after Maeve began her studies at Barnard, she returned home to witness the ceremony, which took place under the watchful eyes of the VanHoebeeks’ portraits, a silent reminder of the house’s long history. The grandeur of the occasion, accentuated by Andrea’s friends and family…
    • VII LISPENARD STREET Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin VII Lispenard Street marks the starting point of a journey filled with remembrance and sorrow. On the second anniversary of a devastating event, the narrator and their close companions leave New York behind, seeking refuge in Rome, where memories of grief and loss feel slightly less oppressive. Their visit coincides with a ceremony at the American Academy, a tribute to a young architect’s scholarship funded by the Irvine family in memory of their late son. Despite the gathering of familiar faces and the…
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