207 Results with the "Literary Fiction" genre


    • Chapter 24-The tenant of wildfell hall Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter 24–The Tenant of Wildfell Hall opens with Helen writing about the growing rift between herself and Arthur, whose affection has begun to fade behind a wall of arrogance and careless talk. Instead of sharing meaningful time together, Arthur now prefers reliving his past romantic escapades, often boasting about them with disturbing pride. Helen listens with restraint, though his words sting deeply, particularly when they reveal a lack of remorse for the women he once used for entertainment. Rather…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Wait is a reflec­tive, emo­tion­al­ly inti­mate novel­la that cen­ters around a woman nav­i­gat­ing an uncer­tain wait­ing peri­od — lit­er­al and metaphor­i­cal — in her life. Told through sharp, lyri­cal prose, the sto­ry explores themes of time, long­ing, wom­an­hood, and the body, set against the back­drop of qui­et domes­tic moments and inter­nal con­flict. The nar­ra­tor moves through a phase of sus­pend­ed ani­ma­tion — wait­ing for…
    • Stage Two: Pushing — Kennedy 2 Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Kennedy McQuarrie successfully argues for the dismissal of the murder charge against Ruth Jefferson in Judge Thunder’s courtroom. She emphasizes the lack of evidence proving Ruth’s willful or reckless conduct, countering Odette’s weak argument about Ruth’s past comment as insufficient proof of malice. The judge agrees, dismissing the murder charge and granting Kennedy’s motion for acquittal on that count. Elated by this legal victory, Kennedy envisions career advancement and shares the good news…
    • Chapter XVI A Long Day in London Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter XVI opens not with confrontation, but with indulgent stillness as Mr. Harding finds himself seated in an unfamiliar luxury—the elegant lounge of a London club. When the waiter offers an array of exotic coffees, Mr. Harding, unsure and unaccustomed to such extravagance, leaves the decision to the attendant, content to settle for simplicity amid choices designed to impress. The surroundings are nothing short of opulent, with the rich textures of upholstery and the subdued lighting casting a gentle…
    • 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”…
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