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    • by LovelyMay Chapter IX of "Dawn O'Hara: The Girl Who Laughed" introduces new characters to the quaint setting that Dawn inhabits— a couple from Vienna, stirring interest and curiosity amongst the locals and Dawn herself. The engineer husband is noted for his remarkable ugliness, while his wife, a noblewoman with a compelling history, captures attention with her unique attire and captivating voice. Despite her outlandish dress and demeanor, it becomes evident that there's a depth and charm to the lady from Vienna…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter IX, On the evening of April 7, 1952, in Los Angeles, Addie and Max find themselves wrapped in a day that unfolds with a surprising charm, beginning with an unanticipated encounter outside the Wilshire. Their journey together takes them through the city, from quaint tea shops to art museums, as they share a series of spontaneous moments that build an unexpected connection between them. Addie, ever the enigma, claims that it’s her birthday, a statement she quickly admits is a lie, spun to provoke a…
    • CHAPTER IV Hiram’s Bedesmen Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter IV of "The Warden" titled "Hiram's Bedesmen" unfolds the brewing discontent among the bedesmen of Hiram's Hospital, driven by external instigations over the purported misuse of the charity's funds. The narrative introduces Finney, an attorney, who seeds the discord by informing the bedesmen of their so-called rights to a significantly larger annual sum than they currently receive, leveraging their situation to challenge the allocation of funds under the warden's control. The bedesmen, particularly…
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    • CHAPTER IV -Thuvia, Maid of Mars Cover
      by LovelyMay When Thuvia of Ptarth awakens on the craft of her abductors, she notices a transformation in their attire, now bearing the insignia of Helium rather than Dusar, sparking hope for her safety under the presumed custody of Carthoris of Helium. Despite her inquiries, her captors remain secretive about their intentions. They arrive at a deserted Martians city, hinting at the clandestine nature of their mission. Thuvia is familiar with such ruins, having encountered them in her past adventures. Held in a…
    • CHAPTER IV -The Circus Boys Across the Continent Cover
      by LovelyMay In Chapter IV of "The Circus Boys Across The Continent," readers find Teddy Tucker in a curious predicament, intercepted by the authorities and subsequently saved by his friend Phil. Their adventure begins with Teddy explaining his disheveled appearance—resulting from a standpipe dousing during a conflict, promising retaliation against anyone named Larry. Prompted by Phil, they head to their sleeper to clean up, animated to rejoin the circus life actively setting up for the day. They discover innovations…
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      by LovelyMay In Chapter IV of "For Greater Things: The Story of Saint Stanislaus Kostka," the narrative follows the journey of Stanislaus and his brother Paul as they embark on an adventure to continue their education in Vienna. Their father, the Lord John Kostka, arranges for a young tutor, John Bilinski, to accompany them, providing servants and good horses for the six hundred miles or more trek on horseback. The brothers’ journey is characterized by their interaction with the natural world and the people they meet…
    • by LovelyMay Dawn O'Hara, struggling with her writing aspirations amidst domestic distractions, encapsulates the essence of attempting to fulfill one's creative endeavors within the chaotic environment of a family home. Tasked with saving cucumbers from an impending ice delivery, contemplating her heroine's physique, and ensuring the roast doesn't burn while distracted by her sister's requests, Dawn's attempts to write are constantly thwarted. The whimsical demands of the "Spalpeens," her niece and nephew, for cookies…
    • CHAPTER IV  -Dawn O’Hara: The Girl Who Laughed Cover
      by LovelyMay Dawn O'Hara grapples with her identity and creative frustrations in a family that doesn't take her writing ambitions seriously. Amid household chaos and interruptions—saving cucumbers from being squashed by the iceman, rescuing a scorched roast, and tending to her niece and nephew, the "Spalpeens"—Dawn's attempts to write are comically thwarted. These domestic interludes paint a vivid picture of a woman striving for professional fulfillment while juggling family obligations. Dawn's narrative is filled…
    • CHAPTER III The Bishop of Barchester Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter III of "The Warden" unfolds as John Bold makes his way to the hospital, driven by his reformist zeal to explore the financial operations underpinning the institution's management, particularly scrutinizing Mr. Harding's income. The evening setting, marked by Mr. Harding's cello performance for his elderly wards, frames a tranquil yet poignant prelude to Bold's confrontation. The juxtaposition of the serene music session against Bold’s impending inquiry symbolizes the clash of old-world harmony…
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    • CHAPTER III -Thuvia, Maid of Mars Cover
      by LovelyMay The third chapter of "Thuvia, Maid of Mars" titled "Treachery" unfolds amidst a backdrop of intrigue and imminent diplomacy following the abduction of Thuvia of Ptarth, stirring suspicion towards the Prince of Helium, Carthoris. Amidst the gathering of Martian nobility, including Tardos Mors and John Carter, the Warlord of Mars, the consensus is clear: prevent war between Helium and Ptarth and reassure Thuvan Dihn of Carthoris's innocence. John Carter mandates Carthoris to personally dispel these…
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