613 Results with the "Historical Fiction" genre


    • 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…
    • Chapter 24: A Polygamous Casanova … Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 24 opens with an emotionally charged and intense conversation between the protagonist and Resi, a woman who has just shared a deeply personal truth about her feelings and her identity. They are seated in a bustling cafeteria where the harsh overhead lighting and overwhelming noise of their surroundings only seem to amplify the emotional chaos of their situation. As Resi boldly declares her love for him, the protagonist is thrown into a state of confusion, unable to comprehend the depth of her…
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      Part One:iii

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      by testsuphomeAdmin In this chapter, Eilis grapples with the unsettling news delivered by a man who threatens to leave a baby on her doorstep, a situation that deeply unsettles her and strains her relationship with Tony. Despite Rosella's concern over Eilis’s health after a troubling episode, Eilis focuses on managing her daily tasks and avoiding confrontation with Tony, who remains distant and silent about the threat. Their nighttime conversations reveal layers of unspoken tension, with Eilis pressing Tony for clarity, and…
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      Saint-Malo

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with a vivid depiction of Saint-Malo's remaining inhabitants—those too stubborn, poor, or disbelieving to evacuate—as they react to the imminent threat of bombardment. Among them are spinsters, prostitutes, nuns, and the blind, some rushing to shelters, others dismissing the danger as a drill. The town, a last German stronghold on the Breton coast, stands in stark contrast to the liberated regions of France, its people whispering of elaborate underground defenses, including tunnels,…
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