167 Results with the "Literary Fiction" genre


    • Chapter VI -Derrick Vaughan–Novelist Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter VI – Derrick Vaughan–Novelist begins with a surge of pride and discomfort as Derrick reads an article lauding his brother Lawrence's gallantry in battle. The report describes Lawrence’s rescue of a fellow officer with vivid praise, capturing the attention of the nation and elevating him to sudden fame. Sydney shares the article enthusiastically, while Derrick listens quietly, caught between admiration and a subtle pang of inadequacy. Though proud, he feels increasingly overshadowed. Their…
    • Chapter 7-The tenant of wildfell hall Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter 7–The Tenant of Wildfell Hall begins with a tranquil spring morning, as the narrator tends to his flock and takes in the stillness of the countryside. His solitude is interrupted when he sees Eliza Millward, Fergus, and Rose walking toward Wildfell Hall. He joins them, drawn by a quiet curiosity about the enigmatic Mrs. Graham. Despite Fergus’s teasing, the narrator’s interest is sincere, and the group makes light conversation as they make their way to the Hall. There’s a subtle tension…
    • Chapter 39-The tenant of wildfell hall Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter 39–The Tenant of Wildfell Hall begins with Helen’s unwavering concern for her son, Arthur, as the household environment grows increasingly unfit for a child’s upbringing. She observes, with growing distress, how her husband and his companions attempt to mold Arthur into their image by exposing him to coarse language, insincere flattery, and adult vices. Even harmless moments—laughter, shared games—are steeped in behaviors meant to desensitize rather than nurture. Helen’s protests are…
    • by LovelyMay Chapter I – Dawn O’Hara, The Girl Who Laughed Trashed opens not with joy, but in the haze of exhaustion. Dawn lies in a boarding house bed in New York, her mind fogged by fever and her spirit dulled by the city’s indifference. Still, in true Dawn fashion, she finds a spark of humor in the bleakness. Carnations perched beside her nod in silent agreement with her delirious observations. A nurse, too brisk to be cruel, becomes an unlikely character in her private theater of recovery. Though her strength…
    • An Uncounted Hour Cover
      by LovelyMay An Uncounted Hour begins with the narrator, Mr. Carter, and Lady Mickleham in their usual element—surrounded by gentle luxury, cloaked in wit, and indulging in casual defiance of conventional behavior. The two lounge outside at The Towers, where Dolly feeds the family dog a delicacy more suited for aristocratic guests than a retriever. Their banter dances easily from the absurdity of spending habits to the perceived tragedy of cutting corners in anticipation of hypothetical poverty. Lady Mickleham, in…
    • CHAPTER VIII -Dawn O’Hara: The Girl Who Laughed Cover
      by LovelyMay CHAPTER VIII – Dawn O’Hara: The Girl Who Laughed opens in a mood of inner restlessness as Dawn reaches a breaking point in her struggle to maintain composure while always playing the “good fellow.” Her exhaustion grows not from work alone, but from being expected to suppress ambition and emotion simply because she is a woman. She confesses a desire not for romance or leisure, but for respect and the right to be seen as an equal—someone with purpose, voice, and capability beyond domestic labels or…
    • Chapter 18-The tenant of wildfell hall Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter 18–The Tenant of Wildfell Hall begins with Helen preoccupied by a mixture of longing and doubt, stirred by the news that Mr. Huntingdon will soon return to Wildfell Hall. Her anticipation is tempered by an internal promise: she will not be swayed by emotion alone and will instead observe him carefully, weighing his conduct against her aunt’s stern warnings. Despite her resolution, Helen feels the pull of affection each time she imagines him, her mind filled with fleeting memories and imagined…
    • Chapter 50-The tenant of wildfell hall Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter 50 – The Tenant of Wildfell Hall begins with Gilbert Markham caught in an emotional struggle between anticipation and fear. The death of Arthur Huntingdon has changed Helen’s circumstances, technically freeing her from a marriage that caused her great suffering. Yet this freedom does not bring Gilbert immediate joy. Instead, it introduces a new realm of uncertainty. He wonders whether Helen’s past, shaped by heartbreak and moral duty, has left her willing—or even able—to love him again.…
    • Chapter X Tribulation Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter X begins with Mr. Harding returning home from his day burdened by a sense of deep unease. The accusations in the public papers have shaken him far more than he first expected. Though no direct challenge has yet arrived at his door, the weight of the judgment implied in every printed word has made him restless. His music, once a source of peace, brings little comfort as he touches the strings without feeling. Eleanor’s presence, always soothing, now reminds him that his reputation affects more…
    • by LovelyMay Chapter XII – Dawn O’Hara, The Girl Who Laughed Trashed centers on a small boy named Bennie, whose quiet entrance into Frau Nirlanger’s household sets in motion a story both tender and transformative. Dawn finds herself unexpectedly moved by Bennie’s presence, his gentle manner, and the contrast he presents to the typical juvenile cases she has encountered. His charm lies not in words but in the quiet resilience shaped by hardship. When she learns of his experience in the Detention Home and the…
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