207 Results with the "Literary Fiction" genre


    • by LovelyMay Chapter XVIII – Dawn O’Hara, The Girl Who Laughed Trashed opens with quiet tension as Blackie delivers unsettling news about Peter Orme’s return. His vivid account paints Peter as both charismatic and troubling, a man capable of captivating strangers with stories, yet dangerous to Dawn’s fragile stability. Peter’s casual inquiry about her whereabouts is revealing—it shows either ignorance or indifference to her current life. Blackie, sensing the storm on the horizon, urges Dawn to leave before…
    • Chapter II-Derrick Vaughan–Novelist Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter II – Derrick Vaughan–Novelist begins with the bright anticipation of summer and an invitation that would change the course of Derrick’s life. Calverley of Exeter organizes a two-week cruise aboard the Aurora, and among the select guests is Freda Merrifield—a recent school-leaver with a freshness that captivates instantly. Derrick, though accustomed to social ease, is struck not by Freda's beauty alone but by the sincerity of her manner and the ease with which she engages the world around…
    • Chapter 3‑The tenant of wildfell hall Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter 3–The Tenant of Wildfell Hall begins with an unexpected visit from Mrs. Graham to the Markham household, catching both Gilbert and Rose off guard. Her appearance challenges the assumptions the community had formed in her absence. She offers a simple explanation for her delayed social calls: her desire not to leave her young son alone, prioritizing his emotional well-being over social obligation. This earnest reason, however, is met with mixed reactions. While Rose is polite and receptive, Mrs.…
    • Chapter 35-The tenant of wildfell hall Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter 35–The Tenant of Wildfell Hall begins with Helen caught in an increasingly hostile household where her patience is tested by the unashamed behavior of Lady Lowborough. As her departure nears, Lady Lowborough becomes even more forward, flaunting her attachment to Arthur in plain sight, often exchanging smug glances and flirtations while Helen is within earshot. These scenes are designed not just to hurt but to humiliate, as Lady Lowborough sees Helen’s silence as weakness rather than composure.…
    • Stage One: Active Labor — Ruth 1 Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Ruth, a nurse, recounting the birth of a severely deformed baby boy whose facial abnormalities were undetected during prenatal care. Despite his shocking appearance, the newborn was otherwise healthy, leaving the medical team and parents unprepared. The mother, though devastated, immediately bonded with her son, naming him Ian Michael Barnes, while the father initially recoiled in horror and denial. Ruth emphasizes the importance of acknowledging the child's humanity, even in his…
    • Never Let Me Go Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin In Nev­er Let Me Go, Kazuo Ishig­uro weaves a haunt­ing and intro­spec­tive tale set in an alter­nate-real­i­ty ​1990s Eng­land, where ​Kathy H.​, a ​car­er, reflects on her child­hood at ​Hail­sham, an idyl­lic yet unset­tling board­ing school. As Kathy reunites with her for­mer class­mates ​Ruth​ and ​Tom­my, she con­fronts the dark truth about their exis­tence: they are ​clones, cre­at­ed sole­ly to pro­vide ​organ dona­tions​ for “nor­mal”…
    • Chapter VI — A Leaf from Christina’s Psalm-Book Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter VI – A Leaf from Christina's Psalm-Book begins with a morning stirred not by habit, but by an emotion so tender it startles even Kirstie herself. Awakening with a calm smile before the household rises, she greets the day as though it were carrying a secret just for her. The usual grogginess is replaced with clarity and joy, surprising her young maid, who remarks with curiosity. Kirstie’s reply, light-hearted but heartfelt, reflects a deep contentment she can’t quite explain aloud. Though she…
    • An Expensive Privilege Cover
      by LovelyMay An Expensive Privilege begins with the narrator caught between two strong personalities—Mrs. Hilary Musgrave and Lady Mickleham. What unfolds is a social skirmish, not of great consequence to the world, but monumental within their tight-knit aristocratic circle. The narrator is perplexed by Mrs. Hilary’s coldness, particularly since she is typically gracious and generous in judgment. However, her indignation this time appears justified. The issue centers on a party where Miss Phyllis, young and…
    • CHAPTER IV  ‑Dawn O’Hara: The Girl Who Laughed Cover
      by LovelyMay CHAPTER IV – Dawn O’Hara: The Girl Who Laughed opens with Dawn caught in the familiar tug-of-war between her creative ambition and the demands of everyday domestic life. Her attempts to compose anything of substance are repeatedly foiled by chaos in the household—first by an enthusiastic iceman nearly destroying her cucumbers, then by a dinner roast catching fire, and finally by the Spalpeens, her affectionate nickname for her niece and nephew, staging yet another misadventure. Though these…
    • Chapter 14-The tenant of wildfell hall Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter 14–The Tenant of Wildfell Hall begins with Gilbert Markham riding to L—, his mind clouded by lingering anger and unresolved jealousy. The weather mirrors his mood—gray, heavy, and full of disquiet. As he moves through the countryside, he unexpectedly encounters Mr. Lawrence, the man he suspects has a secret connection with Helen Graham. Their previous tension remains unspoken at first, but Lawrence attempts to lighten the mood with polite conversation. However, Gilbert’s emotions boil over…
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