615 Results with the "Historical Fiction" genre


    • How Ulysses Invented the Device of the Horse of Tree Cover
      by LovelyMay How Ulysses Invented the Device of the Horse of Tree brings to light a critical turning point in the long and arduous Trojan War. The Greeks, weary from years of failed assaults, stood at a crossroads as their hopes for a victorious siege began to fade. Helen remained in Troy, not through her own will, but due to Trojan pride and their refusal to return her. Now the wife of Deiphobus, her fate continued to stir the conflict's flames. Ulysses, known for his sharp intellect, realized that brute strength…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 11: Gone was a moment that forever changed Dodo’s life. The faint flicker of the bulb in the Heaven & Earth Grocery Store marked the entrance of someone unexpected. Though the store typically had few visitors in the afternoon, this time was different. As Dodo stood on the trapdoor ladder leading to the basement, hidden behind the butcher’s case, he witnessed an unsettling scene. The moment Miss Chona moved to greet the visitor, her face betrayed fear, unlike anything Dodo had ever seen…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 4 begins with a harrowing recollection from Margery O’Hare’s childhood, setting the tone for the deeply ingrained violence that defined her upbringing in Baileyville. Her father, Frank O’Hare, was not only a feared moonshiner but also a brutal man whose rage was often directed at his wife and children. Margery's earliest memories are shaped by these violent encounters, reinforcing the harsh reality that women in her family were often at the mercy of men who saw dominance as their right. Her…
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      by Denzelle War and Escape plunge Paris into chaos as its residents scramble to flee from the advancing German forces, their once-familiar streets now filled with fear and uncertainty. Among them is Isabelle Rossignol, whose heart aches with frustration as she is forced to leave the city she loves. Though she longs to stay and fight, her father insists on sending her to safety, placing her in the care of Monsieur Humbert, a family friend who will take her as far as Tours. Packed into a car overloaded with supplies,…
    • Chapter 37: Vianne’s Journey Through Loss and Resilience Cover
      by Denzelle Chapter Thirty-Seven delves deeply into the layered emotional landscape of Vianne's journey as she faces the stark realities of a post-war world. Her return to Paris, a city she once associated with warmth and joy, reveals the haunting changes that the war has wrought on her surroundings and within herself. The family apartment, a place that once symbolized love, now stands as a vacant echo of what was, filled with memories of laughter and life that have been overshadowed by the weight of loss and…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 3: Twelve opens with Moshe reflecting on his recent personal and professional triumphs. His marriage to Chona has been a turning point, providing him with a renewed sense of optimism. One day, while interacting with Nate, who is dismantling the theater's facade, they have a conversation that reveals the deep-rooted struggles within the community. Moshe listens intently as Nate describes the lack of opportunities for Black patrons who seek entertainment but are often turned away due to segregation.…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Please upload the chapter, and I will summarize it according to your…
    • H: ZALEEKHAH: By the River Thames, 2018 Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Zaleekhah sits on her houseboat by the River Thames in 2018, feeling the weight of solitude after Nen’s departure. Her gaze is drawn to a seagull soaring overhead, clutching something strange in its beak. The sight of the bird, coupled with the overcast sky, fills her with an unsettling sense of unease. The clouds above mirror the storm brewing inside her, reflecting the turmoil in her heart. As she begins to eat the cuneiform biscuits Nen brought, she finds herself lost in thought, pondering the world…
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      Chapter 3: Joe

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 3: Joe follows the journey of Joe, a fifty-six-year-old man dealing with the burdens of illness, as he is accompanied by his aging mother, Mae, to a doctor’s appointment. The road they travel on symbolizes more than just a physical journey; it becomes a metaphor for Joe’s internal struggles. Each bump in the road, each pothole, mirrors the pain Joe experiences, both from his failing health and the emotional scars that persist in his family life. Despite his deep desire to remain at home, Joe…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin About the Author: Kaliane Bradley is a British-Cambodian writer and editor who has gained significant attention for her insightful and evocative storytelling. Based in London, she has built a reputation for crafting engaging short fiction that explores the intricacies of human experience, identity, and culture. Bradley’s literary work has appeared in a variety of well-regarded platforms, including Somesuch Stories, The Willowherb Review, Electric Literature, Catapult, and Extra Teeth. Her stories…
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