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Chapter 7

by testsuphomeAdmin — Chapter 7: After leaving the trailer, Brody noticed my limp and suggested I take the access road to the highway instead of climbing out of the gorge. This longer route meant a delayed arrival at my parents' restaurant, but I appreciated the ease it provided. My arrival didn’t occur until nearly two in the afternoon, and just as I was backing out of the parking lot, I spotted my friend, the bartender, waving at me from the door. I felt a moment of relief, not needing to explain my presence there or the…
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When A Flame is Lit, Move Toward It

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A bold round face and a curving tail

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Of Modern English Poetry

by LovelyMay — "Of Modern English Poetry" emerges a compelling conversation about literary evolution and the selective brilliance found in the present age. As poetic voices multiply across continents, there is merit in focusing on a few whose contributions have quietly shaped English verse. Instead of sweeping assessments, examining the individual paths of Mr. Swinburne, Mr. William Morris, and Mr. Robert Bridges gives a clearer view of where poetry has been and what it may become. These three, distinct in tone and…
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Chapter XVII Sir Abraham Haphazard

by LovelyMay — Chapter XVII brings Mr. Harding into direct conversation with Sir Abraham, the attorney-general, inside a room that speaks more of academic detachment than legal urgency. Books line the walls, but little of warmth exists between them, reflecting Sir Abraham’s personality—a man governed more by law than empathy. Mr. Harding arrives not seeking protection, but guidance. He is not concerned about winning a case, as it has already been withdrawn, but about understanding what is right. Sir Abraham, however,…
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Chapter IV — The witch and other Stories

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Chapter XV — Dawn o‑hara the girl who laughed trashed

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Chapter I‑For Greater Things

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CHAPTER XVIII — The Circus Boys Across the Continent

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Chapter VII

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