167 Results with the "Literary Fiction" genre


    • Chapter 40-The tenant of wildfell hall Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter 40–The Tenant of Wildfell Hall opens with Helen’s journal entry dated January 10th, 1827, detailing a harrowing night when her husband, Mr. Huntingdon, forcibly invades her privacy. She describes how he demanded her keys under threat—making clear he would not only punish her but also jeopardize their loyal servant Rachel if she resisted. With calculated cruelty, and without a trace of remorse, he ransacked her private spaces. His intentions were not just to violate boundaries, but to…
    • by LovelyMay Chapter II – Dawn O’Hara, The Girl Who Laughed Trashed begins not with drama, but with eggs. Dawn finds herself removed from the frenzied chaos of New York and placed into the gentle rhythm of life at her sister Norah’s serene home. There, in a quiet room that smells of lavender and fresh linens, she confronts the peculiar monotony of convalescence. Meals revolve around eggs—soft-boiled, scrambled, in custards and in puddings—each bite a reminder of how far she’s come from the caffeine-fueled…
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      A Reminiscence

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      by LovelyMay A Reminiscence opens with Mrs. Hilary deep in the serious task of sourcing a suitable governess—one equipped with a strict curriculum, refined manners, and a moral backbone unbending enough to mold young girls into paragons of propriety. Her requirements, outlined with the precision of a civil servant drafting policy, receive polite nods from Miss Phyllis and the more irreverent attention of Mr. Carter. As she dictates a letter to the agency, Carter, bored by the administrative nature of the…
    • CHAPTER IX -Dawn O’Hara: The Girl Who Laughed Cover
      by LovelyMay CHAPTER IX – Dawn O’Hara: The Girl Who Laughed brings forth a pair whose presence breaks the mundane rhythm of Midwestern life—a couple from Vienna whose manner and story captivate Dawn from the start. The man, an engineer of rare skill but little refinement, appears awkward in both form and demeanor. His wife, by contrast, commands attention not through beauty but through style and poise, her expressive hands and contagious laughter turning polite curiosity into genuine fascination. Though her…
    • Chapter 19-The tenant of wildfell hall Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter 19–The Tenant of Wildfell Hall begins with Helen recounting a moment of emotional vulnerability during a social evening that leaves her unexpectedly shaken. Hoping to contribute to the group’s enjoyment, she prepares to play the piano, only to be abruptly preempted by Mr. Huntingdon’s eager request for Annabella Wilmot to perform instead. Though she tries to appear unaffected, the sting of exclusion cuts deeply, particularly because the slight comes from someone she has grown to care for.…
    • Chapter 51-The tenant of wildfell hall Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter 51 – The Tenant of Wildfell Hall opens with a tender image: children drawn to Helen’s warmth with the natural affection that only innocence can offer. Their mother, aware of Helen’s dignified bearing, attempts to keep them back, assuming such attention might be unwelcome. But Helen, true to her character, gently assures the woman that their presence is not a burden but a comfort. Her kindness flows freely, even in small gestures. As she hands a carefully prepared basket to the ailing woman,…
    • Chapter XI Iphigenia Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter XI begins with Eleanor carrying the weight of a decision she knows could reshape both her family’s peace and her own future. Moved not by pride but by deep concern, she resolves to see John Bold face-to-face. Her heart remains steady in her purpose—she must convince him to withdraw the legal case against her father. In her mind, the affection she may still feel for him must be set aside for now. There is too much at stake, and any distraction from her goal would feel like a betrayal. For…
    • by LovelyMay Chapter XIII – Dawn O’Hara, The Girl Who Laughed Trashed begins with Dawn quietly wrestling with the evolution of her ideals and the bittersweet clarity that comes with age. She reflects on how, at twenty, she had been swept up by Peter Orme’s charm, mistaking intensity for strength. Now, at thirty, with experience as her lens, she realizes that stability and quiet strength have become far more appealing. This self-awareness comes with an emotional cost. Her growing feelings for Dr. Ernst von Gerhard…
    • Farmer in the Dell  [1919] Cover
      by LovelyMay Farmer in the Dell opens with Ben Westerveld quietly enduring a life he never wanted. Once a prosperous and hard-working farmer in southern Illinois, Ben has now retired to the city, pushed by his wife Bella's desire for a more modern lifestyle. In Chicago, surrounded by brick and noise, he finds himself restless and increasingly out of place. Though financially secure, his days are empty, stripped of the purpose and pride that came with managing his own land. While Bella thrives on shopping trips and…
    • CHAPTER XX -Dawn O’Hara: The Girl Who Laughed Cover
      by LovelyMay CHAPTER XX – Dawn O’Hara: The Girl Who Laughed opens with quiet devastation, anchored in the sight of a worn office coat left behind by Blackie. The coat, once insignificant in daily life, now holds an unbearable weight as a symbol of finality. Its emptiness tells a story more powerful than words—the reality that its owner will never return to claim it again. In this single image, the chapter sets a tone of unspoken mourning, where absence feels louder than presence. The tragic accident, sudden and…
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