207 Results with the "Literary Fiction" genre


    • Chapter XII Mr Bold’s Visit to Plumstead Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter XII begins with Eleanor feeling a deep unease despite her recent visit to Mary Bold. Though outwardly composed, she can’t shake the thought that her judgment may have been clouded by affection and pride. The atmosphere around her remains tense, and each step she takes to resolve matters with grace only seems to highlight the deep rifts left by the lawsuit. Beneath her calm surface lies a sense of disappointment, not only in the Bold family but in the situation’s broader moral confusion. Eleanor…
    • by LovelyMay Chapter XIV – Dawn O’Hara, The Girl Who Laughed Trashed begins with Dawn swept into the energetic rhythm of newspaper life, her personal troubles momentarily set aside by a wave of new assignments. The city editor, Norberg, hungry for headlines that dazzle or disturb, sends her to cover everything from opera stars to brawling prize-fighters. Yet none of these high-profile names strike Dawn the way a simple name on a short notice does—Alma Pflugel. The assignment begins as routine but soon pivots into…
    • Un Morso doo Pang [1919] Cover
      by LovelyMay Un Morso doo Pang begins in a quiet, firelit room, where Tessie repeats a foreign phrase with hesitant precision. Her voice wavers, not from a lack of courage, but from the weight of the moment—it’s not just a lesson in language, but a declaration of intent. Angie, patient and grounded, corrects her gently, encouraging not just her pronunciation but her self-belief. Tessie’s lips form the words again, this time with more clarity, her eyes lit by something deeper than understanding. It’s hope.…
    • CHAPTER XXI — Dawn O’Hara: The Girl Who Laughed Cover
      by LovelyMay CHAPTER XXI – Dawn O’Hara: The Girl Who Laughed ushers in a quiet yet powerful reckoning as Dawn begins to move through the last stages of grief, carrying the weight of recent loss while embracing the tender pull of what lies ahead. The chapter opens in New York, where the memory of Peter Orme fades quickly beneath the city’s pace. Its streets, ever in motion, seem indifferent to mourning—a reminder that while individuals may grieve, life elsewhere continues uninterrupted. Dawn, aware of the…
    • Chapter 42-The tenant of wildfell hall Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter 42–The Tenant of Wildfell Hall begins with Helen contemplating the effects of Arthur Huntingdon’s prolonged absence from their home. She reflects on whether this separation will allow him time for self-reflection or whether it will further deteriorate their already strained relationship. Helen finds a mixture of peace and uncertainty during this time. The quiet in the house gives her room to think, but it also opens the door to difficult questions about her future. Her focus shifts from…
    • Stage One: Transition — Turk 1 Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Turk Bauer, a grieving father, meeting his lawyer Roarke Matthews in a luxurious office to discuss a potential civil lawsuit. Turk, dressed in borrowed clothes, is out of place in the opulent setting but determined to seek justice for his loss. Matthews, impeccably dressed, expresses sympathy before explaining the complexities of suing Ruth Jefferson, the nurse Turk blames for his child's death. He cautions that a civil suit could backfire, making Turk appear opportunistic during the…
    • Chapter II — Father and Son Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter II – Father and Son unfolds within the silent walls of Hermiston, where distance defines the relationship more than any shared blood. Adam Weir, Lord Justice-Clerk, governs not only the court but also his household with the same sternness and absence of warmth. His role as a judge has consumed whatever gentleness may once have lived in him, leaving behind a man whose affection is buried beneath command. His son Archie, bright and perceptive, senses this void from early childhood. Though provided…
    • The Perverseness of It Cover
      by LovelyMay The Perverseness of It begins with Mr. Carter accompanying Miss Nellie Phaeton on a brisk carriage ride through the Park, their lively conversation sparking with wit and layered meanings. Miss Phaeton’s energy contrasts Carter’s composed demeanor, yet they match intellectually, their banter circling the nuances of affection and societal ambition. She pokes at the contradictions of love and marriage, suggesting that romantic inclinations often crumble under the weight of expectations and fortune.…
    • Chapter IX — Derrick Vaughan–Novelist Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter IX – Derrick Vaughan–Novelist begins in the wake of grief, where the weight of a lost opportunity adds a new layer to Derrick’s sorrow. Following the funeral, the discovery of an unsigned will brings to light what could have been a substantial inheritance. Lawrence, Derrick’s brother, remarks coldly that literature will surely make up for the loss, a comment that cuts deeper than intended. This exchange reveals the widening rift between the brothers—Lawrence, driven by appearances and…
    • Chapter 10-The tenant of wildfell hall Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter 10–The Tenant of Wildfell Hall begins with Gilbert Markham caught in a whirlwind of small-town speculation, as rumors about Helen Graham continue to spread. These whispers—fueled by her independent nature and visits from Mr. Lawrence—cast doubt on her character, despite the lack of any concrete wrongdoing. Gilbert, disturbed by how quickly society judges, finds himself increasingly defensive of Helen, even when his own family joins in the speculation. His mother and sister, though not…
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