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Of Vers De Societe

by LovelyMay — Of Vers De Societe opens with a pointed response to Mr. Gifted Hopkins, whose poetic attempt is critiqued not out of malice, but out of a desire for refinement. The form he attempted, though seemingly light, demands more than charm—it calls for a subtle mastery of tone, wit, and restraint. Unlike other poetic expressions where emotion may roam free, society verse must flirt with feeling without ever losing its composure. The Greeks, despite their lyrical prowess, left little to this genre due to the…
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The Witch

by LovelyMay — The Witch begins on a night filled with storm and tension, with Savely Gykin and his wife Raissa trapped inside their small hut. Wind howls through the cracks, and thunder shakes the rafters, but Raissa remains undisturbed, focused on her needlework. Savely, however, lies restless, brooding and uneasy. He stares at the shadows and mutters under his breath, convinced that his wife has summoned the storm by some arcane means. Their marriage, dry and stagnant, seems to crackle with hidden bitterness, where…
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Chapter II — The Witchand Other Stories

by LovelyMay — Chapter II opens as the evening quiet settles over the humble home, where each member of the family finds a place to rest. Nikolay, frail and bound by illness, lies atop the warm stove with his aging father beside him, seeking comfort in the heat radiating from the bricks. Sasha, younger and still filled with energy despite the day’s fatigue, stretches out on the floor without complaint. In a separate space, Olga and the women retreat to the barn, the soft rustle of hay beneath them offering a cushion…
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Chapter 4 — The beasts of Tarzan

by LovelyMay — Chapter 4 – The Beasts of Tarzan reveals a time of self-reliance and transformation for Tarzan as he adapts to his wild surroundings with clarity and intent. Stranded and uncertain of the island's exact location, he turns to the sun and tides for direction, estimating his position with experience sharpened by countless jungle trials. Rather than dwell on helplessness, he acts decisively, crafting tools from sinew, bone, and hide. A bow is shaped, arrows are fletched, and his clothing is assembled from…
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Chapter XI-For Greater Things

by LovelyMay — Chapter XI – For Greater Things opens as Stanislaus Kostka, after walking nearly four hundred miles with aching feet and a prayerful heart, arrives in Augsburg, only to find that the man he seeks—Peter Canisius—is no longer there. Though disheartened by the news, he refuses to rest. With unwavering determination, he learns that Canisius has relocated to Dillingen, thirty-five more miles down the road. The Jesuits at Augsburg offer him food and rest, yet Stanislaus gently declines, eager to complete…
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CHAPTER IV — Thuvia, Maid of Mars

by LovelyMay — CHAPTER IV – Thuvia, Maid of Mars begins with Thuvia awakening aboard a Martian craft, its crew now disguised in the colors of Helium rather than Dusar. Though this shift raises hope that her captor may be Carthoris, the men’s silence and veiled responses offer no real reassurance. The vessel's route ends at a lifeless Martian city—one of many abandoned relics that dot Barsoom’s landscape—suggesting that her arrival is part of a much darker scheme. The crumbling palace where she is confined…
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Chapter XVII

by testsuphomeAdmin — Chapter XVII unfolds on a serene, yet ordinary, day in New York City on September 4, 2014, where Henry and Addie remain in the soft, warm cocoon of their shared bed. Surrounded by the quiet rhythm of each other’s breathing, they linger in a peaceful intimacy, holding onto the fleeting moments with whispered names and quiet smiles. As the world outside transitions from morning to afternoon, they both resist the inevitable pull of time, content to stay wrapped in the comfort of their space, savoring the…
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54. Vice Versa

by testsuphomeAdmin — Vice Versa, the chapter opens in a small, dingy conference room where the tension is thick, and the air seems heavy with the uncertainty of Kya’s future. The room itself is unremarkable, with its peeling green walls and a coffee-stained table, yet it holds the weight of Kya's fate. Tom, her defense lawyer, has gathered Tate, Jodie, Scupper, and Robert Foster in this space, directing them to wait as the jury deliberates in her murder trial. The setting amplifies the feeling of insignificance, not only for…
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Chapter 1: Jude and Identity

by testsuphomeAdmin — Chapter 1 begins with identity as a constant, an equation that remains balanced no matter what external forces act upon it. A number retains its value even when multiplied, divided, or broken apart, and just as in mathematics, he realizes that despite all the changes around him, his core self remains unaltered. No matter how many times the world has tried to redefine him, he is still himself, whole in ways that even he has failed to recognize. As he feels himself plunging into the darkness, weightless…
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Chapter 9

by testsuphomeAdmin — Chapter 9 begins with the charismatic and physically impressive Errol Gardner making his entrance. With his tall, muscular frame and signature polished style, Errol exudes an air of confidence that is immediately felt by those around him. When he meets Frank Szatowski, he joyously pronounces Frank's last name in a theatrical manner, adding an extra touch of flair to their introduction. Errol then eagerly inquires about Frank’s drive to Osprey Lodge, demonstrating genuine interest in his guest’s…
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