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THE BET

by LovelyMay — The Bet begins on a cool autumn evening, where a lively party sparks a heated discussion about capital punishment. Most guests agree that life imprisonment is more humane than execution, viewing the latter as too final and cruel. The banker, however, stands apart, believing that death is a kinder option than a lifetime in a cell, which he sees as slow torture. This clash of beliefs prompts a bold challenge when a young lawyer claims he would rather live in prison than die. In a moment of impulsive pride,…
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The Call

by LovelyMay — The Call begins with an image of something just out of reach—a vision of joy standing atop a distant hill, calling gently but firmly to those below. It is not a loud cry, but a steady invitation for hearts that long for peace after struggle. Though the path winds and rises steeply, the promise at the top offers enough light to keep weary souls moving forward. Life’s burdens might weigh down the climb, but the hope of something better pushes each step onward. The hill is symbolic—not just of effort,…
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Part XII — Buttered Side Down

by LovelyMay — Part XII begins with a moment so ordinary it could be missed: the hum of a car turning at a street corner where life once flowed easily. For Eddie Houghton, that turn becomes a silent marker of change—the daydream of heroism shaped by clean billboards and patriotic slogans begins to blur. What draws Eddie in isn’t just a promise of duty, but the allure of becoming more than he is. The Navy offers a glossy path forward, away from soda counters and town dances, into a world where boys become men. Yet,…
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Chapter XI — The Circus Boys on the Mississippi

by LovelyMay — Chapter XI opens in the cramped quarters of the riverboat with Teddy Tucker in a state of mild panic. The prized ostrich egg, which he guarded with great enthusiasm, has vanished from his locked trunk without a trace. Teddy, frustrated and suspicious, scours the cabin while Phil Forrest watches with a measured calm, skeptical of the drama but intrigued by the oddity of the theft. Every item remains undisturbed except for the egg, heightening the mystery. Phil, ever observant, begins mentally cataloging…
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Index

by LovelyMay — In this index, Henri Bergson’s thought reveals not just a shift in philosophical method, but a deeper challenge to how existence itself is interpreted. His work moves beyond traditional structures of logic and categorization, advocating instead for a fluid approach rooted in intuition. While conventional philosophy seeks permanence in form and language, Bergson encourages thinkers to embrace change as the essence of life. His philosophy does not merely complement science—it confronts it. The rigid…
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Chapter IX — The witch and other Stories

by LovelyMay — Chapter IX begins at a moment of quiet devastation, as the household feasts carelessly after young Nikifor’s funeral. The mourners partake in food and chatter as though the grief in the room is no more than background noise. Lipa, whose sorrow is raw and consuming, finally breaks down, only to be dismissed by Aksinya with cold indifference. Her pain is not welcome. The house, once shared in name, now feels entirely alien. Lipa makes her decision to leave for Torguevo, returning to her mother with nothing…
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Chapter V — The woman in the Alcove

by LovelyMay — Chapter V – The woman in the Alcove begins in the hushed aftermath of a night filled with tension and superstition. As the protagonist follows her uncle’s advice and exits the grand gathering, she is unable to suppress a lingering desire to observe the scene once more from afar. Her eyes are drawn to the group surrounding the famed diamond, and there she notices the fixed gaze of Mr. Grey—a man whose focus on the jewel appears too intense to be casual. When a sudden, piercing cry stops all…
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Dolly Dialogues

by LovelyMay — Dolly Dialogues by Anthony Hope is a collection of witty and humorous vignettes, published in 1894, featuring sharp exchanges between the charming Dolly and her admirers. The book captures the nuances of Victorian society and relationships with clever dialogue and satire.
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The Woman Who Tried to Be Good [1913]

by LovelyMay — The Woman Who Tried to Be Good begins with the quiet shock of a town unprepared to witness a woman like Blanche Devine change her life. Her past had been whispered about for years—her name a permanent feature in hushed conversations and sidelong glances. But Blanche, with a will sharpened by solitude and a longing for something gentler, made a bold choice: to become respectable. She sold the house with its closed shutters and secrets, then bought a little white cottage near the edge of town. What…
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The Man Who Hunts and Does Like It

by LovelyMay — In this chapter titled The Man Who Hunts and Does Like It, introduces a thoughtful portrait of a hunter whose relationship with fox-hunting is marked by equal parts passion and perplexity. He is not a novice or a casual participant, but someone deeply committed, whose love for the sport remains strong even as he wrestles with its many trials. His experience highlights a unique paradox: the hunt brings immense joy and yet demands unrelenting sacrifice, testing both his patience and priorities. Weather,…
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