207 Results with the "Literary Fiction" genre


    • Chapter 38-The tenant of wildfell hall Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter 38–The Tenant of Wildfell Hall begins with Helen marking the fifth anniversary of her troubled marriage, a quiet milestone shadowed by grief rather than celebration. The day, once filled with youthful hope, now serves as a solemn reminder of the years lost to Arthur Huntingdon’s escalating self-indulgence and cruelty. Helen reflects with sorrow on the promises broken and the slow erosion of her spirit under the weight of disappointment and emotional neglect. These reflections are not indulgent,…
    • Stage One: Active Labor — Kennedy 1 Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with a chaotic morning in Kennedy McQuarrie’s household, where miscommunication between her and her husband, Micah, leads to oversleeping. Their four-year-old daughter, Violet, throws a tantrum over breakfast, culminating in a humorous misunderstanding when she demands a "fuckin’ knife" instead of a fork and knife. The incident sparks a brief argument between Kennedy and Micah about her swearing habits, highlighting the challenges of balancing parenthood and demanding careers. The…
    • Chapter IX — At the Weaver’s Stone Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter IX – At the Weaver's Stone opens in the quiet hush of late afternoon, where the landscape reflects the weight between two hearts meeting under strain. Archie arrives with a heavy purpose, already braced by prior warnings from his family, knowing that the encounter with Kirstie must shift from tenderness to reason. The looming shadow of local gossip has reached him, and it now shapes the language of his approach. Though the location holds past memories of warmth and shared secrets, today it…
    • The Very Latest Thing Cover
      by LovelyMay The Very Latest Thing begins in the intimate setting of a smoking room where Lady Mickleham, with her characteristic blend of charm and provocation, unveils her newest social experiment: a confession album. Unlike a guestbook filled with pleasantries, this one demands sincerity—real, unvarnished opinions from her friends, sealed with the honor not to flatter. Mr. Carter, no stranger to Dolly’s whims, reacts with amused reluctance. He teases the absurdity of it all, wary of the consequences that…
    • CHAPTER VII ‑Dawn O’Hara: The Girl Who Laughed Cover
      by LovelyMay CHAPTER VII – Dawn O’Hara: The Girl Who Laughed begins with Dawn venting her irritation in a theatrical monologue about Milwaukee’s seeming neglect of her needs as a lonely newcomer. Her dramatic complaint, delivered with mock solemnity, is met with hearty laughter from Blackie, whose irreverent humor breaks the mood like sunlight through a window. He teases her affectionately and promises to introduce her to Baumbach’s—a hidden Milwaukee treasure famous for its legendary onion soup and an…
    • Chapter 17-The tenant of wildfell hall Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter 17–The Tenant of Wildfell Hall begins with Helen arriving at a social dinner hosted by Mr. Wilmot, an event brimming with formality, unspoken rules, and calculated interactions. Among the guests are Annabella Wilmot, Milicent Hargrave, and the ever-charming Arthur Huntingdon. From the outset, Helen senses that the gathering holds more weight than simple social engagement—it is a stage where subtle performances of courtship and rivalry unfold. Arthur's placement at the table, far from Helen,…
    • Chapter 49-The tenant of wildfell hall Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter 49 – The Tenant of Wildfell Hall begins with Helen writing to her brother, Mr. Lawrence, revealing the slow and painful decline of Arthur Huntingdon. Though their direct conversations about Helen are limited, a shared concern for her welfare is quietly understood. Her letters describe the worsening of Arthur’s health, brought on by his refusal to relinquish alcohol despite her attempts to dilute it and steer him toward moderation. Helen’s efforts to care for him are constant—she manages his…
    • Stage One: Transition — Ruth 4 Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Ruth, working an exhausting shift at McDonald's, reflects on her strained relationship with her son Edison, who has become increasingly distant and rebellious since returning to school. She worries about his academic performance and her ability to motivate him, especially as her own life has been upended by a wrongful trial. The chapter highlights her internal conflict as she grapples with the disconnect between her aspirations for Edison and the harsh realities they face, symbolized by his silent…
    • Chapter IX The Conference Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter IX begins with the characters gathered in uneasy unity at the bishop’s residence, the air thick with unspoken conflict. Mr. Harding sits silently as Dr. Grantly lays out a bold and confident legal defense, firmly grounded in Sir Abraham Haphazard’s opinion. To the archdeacon, the matter is not one of conscience, but of strategy—a clear legal victory waiting to be claimed. Harding, however, feels the dissonance between legality and morality tighten around him. He listens, but his mind drifts…
    • by LovelyMay Chapter XI – Dawn O’Hara, The Girl Who Laughed Trashed opens with the tension that lingers in Dawn's mind following her last emotional exchange with Dr. Von Gerhard. He has kept a respectful distance, but his silence is broken by the delivery of red roses on Christmas, a gesture that strikes Dawn more deeply than he might have guessed. Her days are busy, filled with work and acts of kindness toward the neighborhood children, but under the surface lies a quiet loneliness, magnified by the festive…
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