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Chapter 4
Chapter 4 opens with Maggie suggesting a twelve-thirty arrival for lunch, but we didn’t reach New Hampshire until closer to eleven, which meant we had to rush to make up for lost time. As we drove through the picturesque lakes region on Interstate 93, the two-lane highway stretched ahead of us, passing small towns with their charming gas stations, roadside produce stands, and sports bars. The quaintness of the towns was further highlighted by the sight of residents selling firewood on the honor system, a…-
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Chapter 3
Chapter 3 opens with the narrator waking up in a hospital room, disoriented and in pain after a car accident that left him with a broken arm and ribs. While he feels relief that no one else was hurt in the incident, he is faced with the crushing reality that his streak of accident-free driving has come to an end. His future at his job as a UPS driver is uncertain, as a union representative offers reassurance, but a corporate representative hints that the ongoing investigation could jeopardize his career. A…-
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O God that Maple Fretboard
O God that Maple Fretboard, the protagonist finds themselves arriving at a public dock after enduring a grueling three-day storm. The once turbulent waters now rest in tranquility, and the boat is gently rocking against the dock as the protagonist disembarks. Almost immediately, they encounter a young girl sitting in the cockpit of the boat, who, with a teasing smile, jokingly remarks about the condition of the boat and the protagonist’s fishing skills. The air is thick with tension, but her playful…-
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Chapter 13
Chapter 13 of Their Eyes Were Watching God marks a transformative period in Janie’s life, as she arrives in Jacksonville to start a new chapter with Tea Cake, the man who has stirred her heart with promises of love and a fresh beginning. Janie’s emotions are mixed as she travels—excited by the prospects of a new relationship but also feeling apprehensive about what the future might hold. This journey is not just physical but emotional, as Janie steps into uncharted territory, hoping to leave behind…-
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GERARD DE NERVAL
In this letter addressed to Miss Girton of Cambridge, the writer delves into the appeal and enigmatic allure of Gerard de Nerval, a figure somewhat reserved for a more discerning, perhaps male, audience. Not due to any impropriety, but rather Nerval's intricate expression of unorthodox sentiment and love, diverging significantly from the conventional. The comparison between Nerval and Edgar Allan Poe illustrates this point, highlighting a shared penchant for the ethereal and ideal over the tangible,…-
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THE POST
In the dark, chilly hours of the night, amidst the sleepy town setting, a postman, clad in his official uniform and wielding a rusted sword, prepares for his journey, accompanied by a university student traveling to the station, an arrangement borne out of necessity rather than protocol. Amidst the nocturnal silence and the preparations of the driver, Semyon Glazov, to embark upon the journey with the mail cart and its three horses, the postmaster implores the postman to deliver a parcel and extend…-
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IV -The Witchand Other Stories
On a blazing August day, the old woman assigned her granddaughter, Sasha, to ensure the geese stayed out of the kitchen-garden. Situated close to the tavernkeeper's geese, who were contently feasting on oats near the tavern, and farther from others grazing across the river, the setting was ripe for youthful distraction. Sasha, tasked with a seemingly straightforward duty, quickly succumbed to the ennui of vigilance and wandered off to a nearby ravine. There, she encountered Marya’s eldest daughter,…-
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CHAPTER 7 -The beasts of Tarzan
In Chapter 7 of "The Beasts of Tarzan," titled "Betrayed," the narrative unfolds with Kaviri and Mugambi, two indigenous leaders, anxiously discussing the alarming approach of Tarzan and his fearsome jungle companions towards Kaviri's village. The alarming discord emanating from the jungle as Tarzan, together with Sheeta (a panther) and Akut's menacing apes, drive the villagers back to their homes, reflects a strategic move by Tarzan to gather forces for an expedition on the river. Under Tarzan’s…-
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CHAPTER XIV-For Greater Things
Chapter XIV of "For Greater Things: The Story of Saint Stanislaus Kostka" titled "Going Home" captures the final moments of Stanislaus Kostka as he nears the end of his life. In this chapter, Stanislaus, a novice for nine months, experiences profound moments that foreshadow his imminent passing. During a visit from Peter Canisius to the noviciate at Sant' Andrea, Stanislaus makes a startling prediction after Canisius’ sermon, claiming the month of August would be his last on Earth—a statement that…-
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Dawn O'Hara finds herself recuperating in a New York boarding house from an unspecified illness, far from her home and cared for by strangers, including a blue-and-white striped nurse. Despite her dire circumstances, the presence of scarlet carnations in her room brings a brief moment of levity. The nurse, mistaking Dawn's idle chatter directed at a carnation for conversation, displays a polite, if slightly distant, warmth. Surprisingly, Dawn's sister, Norah, appears, having traveled from Michigan to…-
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