207 Results with the "Literary Fiction" genre


    • Chapter 12-The tenant of wildfell hall Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter 12–The Tenant of Wildfell Hall begins with Gilbert Markham making an unplanned visit to Mrs. Helen Graham, his emotions already clouded by troubling news. The local vicar’s recent insinuations have left Gilbert disturbed, prompting him to confront Helen with a mix of concern and curiosity. When he arrives, Helen’s demeanor is notably distressed, a quiet tension simmering beneath her polite welcome. The atmosphere between them is heavy with unresolved questions and unspoken feelings. Though…
    • Chapter 44-The tenant of wildfell hall Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter 44–The Tenant of Wildfell Hall begins with a significant turning point as the narrator recounts her escape on October 24th, marking the start of a quiet but powerful act of resistance. Early that morning, accompanied by her devoted servant Benson, she leaves her former life behind under cover of darkness. Disguised to avoid detection, she takes only what is necessary and flees with her young son and loyal friend Rachel. The quiet joy of stepping beyond the estate’s gates symbolizes liberation…
    • Stage One: Transition — Kennedy 2 Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Kennedy reflecting on the dichotomy of public defenders: idealists who believe they can change the system and realists who recognize its overwhelming flaws. She describes the grueling reality of the job, where victories are small and personal, like reuniting a rehabilitated mother with her child or winning a motion to suppress evidence. The work is Sisyphean, with endless caseloads, poor pay, and little recognition. To cope, Kennedy and her colleagues draw strict boundaries between…
    • Chapter IV Hiram’s Bedesmen Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter IV introduces a turning point as unrest brews quietly among the elderly residents of Hiram’s Hospital. Tension arises not from internal dissatisfaction, but from outside influences sowing doubt and ambition. Finney, a calculating attorney, persuades the men that they are entitled to a much larger share of the hospital’s funds than they currently receive. Though their lives have been peaceful, filled with security under Mr. Harding’s kind oversight, the allure of supposed justice unsettles…
    • by LovelyMay Chapter VI – Dawn O’Hara, The Girl Who Laughed Trashed begins with a decisive change in Dawn’s environment, immersing her in a world both foreign and fascinating. Milwaukee’s courthouse square now overlooks her new residence, a hotel brimming with Teutonic charm and governed by Herr and Frau Knapf. Recommended by the ever-watchful Dr. von Gerhard, the place is both affordable and uncompromisingly clean. It lacks the frills of an American inn, replacing them with firm pillows, punctual mealtimes,…
    • A Slight Mistake Cover
      by LovelyMay A Slight Mistake begins with a light exchange that immediately sets the tone—Mrs. Hilary prepares for a charitable event with all the seriousness of a general at war, while Mr. Carter offers his support in the form of a rather laughable monetary donation. His contribution, intentionally meager, is less about stinginess and more about his usual blend of detachment and mockery of earnest causes. Mrs. Hilary, determined and mildly exasperated, takes the jest in stride, pressing on about her mission to…
    • CHAPTER XIII ‑Dawn O’Hara: The Girl Who Laughed Cover
      by LovelyMay CHAPTER XIII – Dawn O’Hara: The Girl Who Laughed unfolds with quiet introspection, as Dawn examines the shifts in her understanding of love and commitment over the last decade. At twenty, she had believed in romance and rescue, but now, nearing thirty, she longs for steadiness, not a storm of emotions. With this clarity, she begins to pull back from Ernst von Gerhard, knowing that continued closeness could unravel the hard-earned control she’s managed to build around her fractured heart. Despite her…
    • Chapter 23-The tenant of wildfell hall Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter 23–The Tenant of Wildfell Hall begins with Helen reflecting on the early days of her marriage, now tinged with realizations she hadn’t expected so soon. Settled at Grassdale Manor, she finds herself confronted by Arthur’s true character, which no longer aligns with the ideal she once admired. Though she still holds affection for him, that love is now mixed with disappointment. Arthur's devotion seems genuine on the surface, but Helen begins to recognize that it lacks depth. His love is…
    • Good Material Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Good Mate­r­i­al is a wit­ty, heart­felt, and emo­tion­al­ly sharp nov­el about breakup, mas­culin­i­ty, friend­ship, and growth, told from the per­spec­tive of Andy, a stand-up come­di­an in his mid-thir­ties who’s just been dumped by the love of his life, Jen. The twist? This isn’t a typ­i­cal breakup nov­el told from the woman’s point of view — Alder­ton flips the script and explores heart­break through a…
    • Stage Two: Pushing — Turk 2 Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Turk Bauer attempting to comfort his wife, Brit, during a tense moment in the courtroom. He reminds her to focus on their shared dream of visiting Vienna, a calming technique they used during the birth of their son, Davis. However, the context is now tragically different—they are grappling with the loss of their child. The prosecutor, Odette Lawton, interrupts, criticizing Brit's emotional outburst in court as a risky move. Brit reacts defiantly, asserting her genuine grief, and…
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