404 Results with the "Literary" genre


    • The Book of Love Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin **Kel­ly Link’s debut nov­el, The Book of Love, is a genre-defy­ing blend of fan­ta­sy, com­ing-of-age nar­ra­tive, and explo­ration of love in its many forms. Set in the pecu­liar sea­side town of Lovesend, Mass­a­chu­setts, the sto­ry fol­lows three teenagers—Laura, Daniel, and Mo—who return from the dead under mys­te­ri­ous cir­cum­stances. Guid­ed by their enig­mat­ic music teacher, Mr. Anabin, and a super­nat­ur­al enti­ty named Bogomil, they must…
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    • Chapter I Hiram’s Hospital Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter I begins by introducing Reverend Septimus Harding as a figure whose life moves in harmony with the steady rhythms of Barchester’s cathedral and community. He is not just a clergyman; he is also the warden of Hiram’s Hospital, a charitable home originally established to support elderly working men. Over the years, the foundation’s landholdings have appreciated greatly, transforming a once modest endowment into a sizeable income, the benefits of which flow chiefly to Mr. Harding. This financial…
    • Chapter XVII — The witch and other Stories Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter XVII opens in the village of Obrutchanovo, where once the arrival of the engineer’s family brought a burst of curiosity and a glimmer of change. At the time, the construction of the bridge and villa felt like a sign of transformation, a novelty that hinted at something grander. Yet over the years, that bridge became just another feature, blending into the daily scenery. The villagers, once eager to engage or observe, grew indifferent, their excitement dulled by familiarity and the routine of…
    • Chapter IX — The Witchand Other Stories Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter IX opens with winter still pressing down on the village, unforgiving in its bitterness and relentless in its grip. The death of Nikolay marks not just a personal loss, but a breaking point in the household, where grief must now coexist with daily survival. Food supplies dwindle as the family stretches their resources, and even the simplest meals require effort and sacrifice. Kiryak, often loud and unrepentant at night, stirs frustration in the household with his careless routines, only to offer…
    • The Confessions of a Duffer Cover
      by LovelyMay The Confessions of a Duffer begins not with triumph but with cheerful resignation. The narrator, utterly lacking in angling finesse, accepts his place at the bottom of the fishing hierarchy with both humor and honesty. Unlike those who cast with precision or boast of trophy catches, he stumbles through rivers and mishandles his gear with an almost admirable consistency. His flies are stored not in tidy cases but in whatever book or pocket happens to be nearby. Essential tools are always forgotten, often…
    • CHAPTER III — The Circus Boys Across the Continent Cover
      by LovelyMay CHAPTER III - The Circus Boys Across the Continent introduces a moment of panic and urgency as Phil Forrest realizes that his friend and fellow performer, Teddy Tucker, is not on board the circus train as it begins to roll away. Phil, filled with concern, wastes no time and begins searching every car, calling Teddy’s name and questioning the crew. Yet, there is no sign of the boy, which raises the possibility that he might have been left behind or worse. Unbeknownst to Phil, Teddy has made a bold…
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      Chapter 56

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 56 begins with a powerful, emotional reunion as Nina arrives at Cecelia’s camp, greeted by the sight of her daughter, finally free from the manipulative grasp of her father, Andrew. Cecelia, no longer bound by Andrew's rigid expectations, revels in her newfound freedom, her body marked by the rough-and-tumble of childhood—scrapes, sunburns, and the kind of carefree spirit that only comes from being unburdened. The joyful reunion between mother and daughter is filled with the warmth of…
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      21. Coop

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Coop, set in the summer of 1961, paints a raw and emotional picture of Kya’s profound loneliness and grief following the abandonment by Tate. The oppressive heat of the season exacerbates her isolation, as the palmetto fronds rattle menacingly in the wind, a sound that mirrors the turbulence within her soul. The sweltering weather, with its sticky humidity, traps Kya in a haze of sadness, much like the weight of the heat pressing down on her. For days, she retreats into the quiet sanctuary of her bed,…
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      Chapter 17

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 17 takes an intimate look at the tangled web of emotions that accompany familial relationships, particularly in the wake of abandonment, reconciliation, and the slow, uncertain process of healing. The story centers on Danny and his sister Maeve as they confront a deeply personal reckoning—the unexpected return of their mother after years of absence. The reunion takes place in a hospital room, where Maeve is recovering from illness, a setting that serves as both a reminder of fragility and an…
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      Chapter 4

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 4 begins with the narrator, Frank, reflecting on the profound loss of his wife, Colleen, who tragically passed away from a brain aneurysm while working at Michaels. Colleen's sudden death left their ten-year-old daughter, Maggie, to grow up without the guidance and love of her mother. The emotional weight of this event was immense for Frank, who found himself grappling with overwhelming feelings of guilt, often wishing that he could have taken Colleen's place. He believed that she would have been…
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