404 Results with the "Literary" genre


    • Chapter XV — The witch and other Stories Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter XV unfolds within the confines of a hydropathic establishment on New Year's Day, where Andrey Hrisanfitch, a porter in formal attire, greets the dawn with dutiful zeal. His encounters with familiar patrons, such as a forgetful general, highlight a life shaped by repetition. Despite the festive date, the exchanges feel hollow—polite and habitual, lacking warmth or substance. The backdrop of celebration contrasts with the underlying monotony, where traditions are performed rather than felt. In the…
    • by LovelyMay Chapter V – Dawn O’Hara, The Girl Who Laughed Trashed opens with a sense of emotional heaviness cloaking Dawn’s thoughts, mirroring the overcast New York winter pressing on her spirit. Her days feel repetitive, drained of purpose, and even writing—a solace in past storms—feels more like an obligation than joy. With Norah’s gentle insistence and Dr. von Gerhard’s practical proposal, the chance to start anew emerges, though at first Dawn treats it as a punchline rather than a plan. A move to…
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      Loch-Fishing

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      by LovelyMay Loch-Fishing evokes more than the pursuit of trout; it taps into a deeper connection between angler and landscape, where every loch tells its own tale. In Scotland, these waters stretch far beyond the ordinary, offering challenges shaped by nature’s whims and the fish’s unspoken instincts. One might find eager, finger-length trout in Loch Borlan that rise with childlike trust, while Loch Awe holds its secrets closer, sheltering elusive giants in darker depths. The contrast is stark yet poetic,…
    • CHAPTER VII — The Circus Boys Across the Continent Cover
      by LovelyMay CHAPTER VII - The Circus Boys Across the Continent begins in a whirlwind as Teddy Tucker, clutching a pail of muddy water, dashes through the circus grounds with Larry and other angry canvasmen on his heels. What started as a prank quickly spirals into a wild chase, disrupting rehearsals and crashing into the performers' dressing tent. Clotheslines snap, props tumble, and makeup spills as startled artists scramble to protect their space. Amid the chaos, Phil Forrest intervenes, knocking Larry off his feet…
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      Chapter I

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter I introduces Henry, born on September 4, 2013, in New York City, a city that both shapes and intensifies the emotional struggles he experiences. From the outset, Henry’s existence is marked by an emotional sensitivity beyond the ordinary, something that traces back to the congenital condition he was born with—a heart that was repaired, yet somehow left overly exposed. His heart, though physically fixed by surgeons, feels too vulnerable, amplifying the highs and lows of life to an unbearable…
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      16. Reading

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Reading Chapter 16 dives deeper into Kya’s internal struggles and the growing isolation she feels in the swamp. After Tate, her mentor, halts their reading lessons, Kya's emotional turmoil intensifies as she realizes how much she depended on his company. Feeling the sting of loneliness more acutely, she seeks a connection outside of her usual solitude and visits Jumpin' and Mabel in Colored Town, a rare excursion where she brings homemade blackberry jam as a gesture of gratitude. However, her trip…
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      Chapter 12

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 12 serves as a pivotal moment in the narrator's life, marking a transition from the demands of medical residency to a more settled, predictable routine in Manhattan. After a period of intense focus on his medical career, he now finds himself in the process of making a home, both literally and emotionally, by renovating an apartment and building a deeper connection with Celeste. The newfound stability brings a sense of normalcy, yet the tranquility of this phase is abruptly disrupted when Maeve…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Please provide the chapter so I can read it and create the summary according to your…
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      Chapter 8

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 8: The rehearsal for the wedding took place in the Globe, an outdoor theater hidden among the towering pine trees, offering a sense of seclusion and tranquility. However, the atmosphere was anything but serene as it was filled with an unexpected group of guests, each sipping wine and casually nibbling on snacks. What was intended to be an intimate, sacred moment was quickly overtaken by the disjointed nature of the gathering, as people talked loudly and moved around, turning the event into a public…
    • When You See Him Standing in your Kitchen Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin "When You See Him Standing in Your Kitchen", the chapter begins with the narrator and Kellan working together to restore an old Ranchero, a task that proves far more challenging than they had initially anticipated. In their attempt to find help, they reach out to several local experts, including Roy Ess, a mechanic who insists on taking Sundays off, and Maudie Antoinette, a well-informed woman with a deep connection to her grown children. Unfortunately, neither of them is able to offer the assistance they…
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