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    • 55. Grass Flowers Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Grass Flowers, soft and vibrant, sway gently in the wind as the marshland envelops Kya and Jodie upon their return to the shack. The morning light filters through the trees, casting dappled shadows over the earth as they walk in silence. Kya, weary and reflective from a heavy ordeal, finds herself drawing closer to the land she’s always known and trusted. The shack stands just ahead, a quiet symbol of both refuge and isolation, weathered by time but still holding the traces of her life—her life that…
    • Chapter 2: Jude and Healing Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 2 began with his body no longer feeling like his own. It was as if it had become something separate from him, something unpredictable and unreliable, a vessel that could betray him at any moment. He carried an unease within himself, moving through the world cautiously, ensuring that no one got too close, no one could breach the invisible walls he had carefully rebuilt around him. Only in solitude did he feel safe, when the world could not impose its presence upon him, when he was free from the…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 10: The wedding reception unfolded on a sprawling lawn, brimming with nearly a hundred guests, each wrapped up in the energy of the evening. The air was filled with the smooth sounds of a jazz trio, playing the timeless tune of “It Had to Be You,” while the music set a warm and sophisticated tone. In the midst of the lively atmosphere, the catering team worked hard to arrange additional tables and a large buffet featuring an array of gourmet dishes: prime rib, crab cakes, corn on the cob, fresh…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 9 begins with the protagonist’s visit to FCI Corbettsville, a minimum-security prison located in New York, which is primarily designed for nonviolent offenders. This facility, resembling a college dormitory in its structure, offers inmates a variety of opportunities to work and take classes, providing a semblance of normalcy within the confines of their incarceration. On the day of his visit, which coincides with his birthday, the protagonist arrives early, eager to reconnect with his daughter.…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The Phantom Gramps began to manifest on the third morning on the seawall, casting a shadow over Sol’s otherwise hopeful demeanor. As she climbed aboard for breakfast, the narrator couldn’t help but notice the unusual gleam in her eyes, the hollow, faraway look she carried as if a second presence lingered behind her. This unsettling energy, which the narrator referred to as the "waiting child," filled the air around Sol, making her seem like a different person altogether. In an attempt to draw her back…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 20 of Their Eyes Were Watching God explores the profound emotional toll that Tea Cake’s loss has on Janie, as well as the reaction of the community to the tragedy. The townspeople, eager to absolve themselves of any negative feelings toward Janie, direct their anger and blame toward Mrs. Turner’s brother, accusing him of inciting the events that led to Tea Cake’s death. This attempt to shift blame and absolve themselves of complicity is compounded by the fact that Janie is largely seen as a…
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      by LovelyMay Chapter IX begins with the characters gathered in uneasy unity at the bishop’s residence, the air thick with unspoken conflict. Mr. Harding sits silently as Dr. Grantly lays out a bold and confident legal defense, firmly grounded in Sir Abraham Haphazard’s opinion. To the archdeacon, the matter is not one of conscience, but of strategy—a clear legal victory waiting to be claimed. Harding, however, feels the dissonance between legality and morality tighten around him. He listens, but his mind drifts…
    • Chapter XIII — The witch and other Stories Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter XIII unfolds in a cramped, overheated cabin aboard a listing ship, where Gusev, weakened by illness, listens to Pavel Ivanitch’s fierce accusations against the medical and military systems. The oppressive air and constant sway make every movement an effort, but Pavel’s energy seems renewed by indignation. He claims their journey is a deliberate execution, orchestrated by indifferent doctors who knowingly send terminally ill patients to die at sea. For him, the ship is not a vessel of hope or…
    • by LovelyMay Chapter VII – Dawn O’Hara, The Girl Who Laughed Trashed begins not with grand events but with the subtle realization of how personal truths are often edited for those we love. Dawn writes to her sister Norah with warmth and wit but skillfully leaves out the deeper parts of her emotional life, particularly anything regarding Dr. Von Gerhard. Instead, she paints a picture of Milwaukee through light-hearted anecdotes and playful critiques of its strong German influence. The charm of the city lies in its…
    • The Lady or the Salmon? Cover
      by LovelyMay The Lady or the Salmon? opens with the quiet intensity of a man not merely fishing, but facing the final reckoning of his heart. The Hon. Houghton Grannom, once bound for marriage and happiness, now casts his line not for sport, but for release. On the very waters of the Tweed, his actions speak more of sorrow than strategy. The cancellation of his wedding to Olive Dunne, following a scandal too recent to forget, has left him with a wound pride cannot mask. His journey to The Trows isn’t just an…
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