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LUCRETIUS

by LovelyMay — To the Rev. Geoffrey Martin, Oxford, the letter delves into the intriguing aspect of how the religious beliefs of ancient Greece and Rome provided comfort or solace to individuals, a topic that remains largely unexplored in modern discourse. This curiosity is framed within the context of understanding the personal and emotional connection individuals of antiquity might have had with their Gods, considering the detailed knowledge we possess about their rituals, mythology, and deities yet knowing so little…
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The Ingenious Patriot

by LovelyMay — In "The Ingenious Patriot," part of "Fantastic Fables," a shrewd inventor secures an audience with the King to present his dual inventions that both threaten and promise to protect the realm. Initially, he showcases a groundbreaking formula for armour-plating that he claims is impervious to any cannon fire, suggesting that incorporating this technology into the Royal Navy would render their warships invincible. The value of this invention is corroborated by the King's own ministers, and the inventor offers…
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HAPPINESS

by LovelyMay — In the sprawling expanses of the steppe, under the broad sky where stars slumber and the Milky Way stretches out, two shepherds, an aged, toothless man and a young one with thick eyebrows, guard their flock of sheep. Beside them stands an overseer from a large estate, a figure of grave demeanor, engaging with the shepherds in hushed, reflective conversation. They share tales of fortunes buried beneath the earth, treasures hidden away, lost through time yet whispered about among those who tread the vast,…
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CHAPTER 1 -The beasts of Tarzan

by LovelyMay — In the opening chapter of "The Beasts of Tarzan", the narrative thrusts John Clayton, Lord Greystoke—formerly Tarzan of the Apes—into a sinister plot brewed by his old nemesis, Nikolas Rokoff. The story unfolds in Lieutenant Paul D'Arnot's Paris apartment, where Tarzan and D'Arnot learn of Rokoff's escape from prison. Subsequently, Tarzan, who had brought his family to London to escape the rainy season in Uziri, decides to return to them, fearing Rokoff might harm his wife, Jane, or their son, Jack, to…
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CHAPTER IX -For Greater Things

by LovelyMay — In Chapter IX, "Vocation," of "For Greater Things: The Story of Saint Stanislaus Kostka," Stanislaus Kostka feels assured in his call to join the Society of Jesus following a miraculous vision and cure attributed to the Virgin Mary. Determined to follow her directive, Stanislaus consults with Father Doni, a Jesuit priest, about joining the order. Aware of potential hurdles, especially needing his father's consent or reaching the age of independence, Stanislaus faces resistance when he seeks approval from…
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CHAPTER II -Thuvia, Maid of Mars

by LovelyMay — Here it stopped before a large building that rose some twenty stories above the ground. From its upper floors the wall sprang into still greater height, culminating at the roof in a huge, gilded dome surmounted by the waving plumes of the insignia of a Martian noble. And then a man approached who directed the flier to the top of the building. The slave lifted the craft with the nose pointed vertically upward. As they touched the landing-stage at the roof's edge, the slave descended to open the door…
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LITERARY FORGERIES

by LovelyMay — In the world of books and booksmen, few things are as intriguing—and dangerous—as literary forgeries. These carefully crafted imitations of famous works have a long history, one that blends the fine line between art, deception, and obsession. Among the most notorious figures in the world of book collecting was Jean-Baptiste Duval, a French bibliophile whose love of rare books led him into the treacherous world of literary forgeries. Duval was known as a booksman of unparalleled taste. His collection…
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Chapter I

by testsuphomeAdmin — Chapter I begins in the quiet aftermath of a rainy night in New York City, September 5, 2014. The young man wakes up alone, the echoes of an unsettling dream still clinging to his mind. The world outside his window is bathed in the bright September sunlight, a stark contrast to the emotional storm he’s weathering internally. Addie, the woman he loves, is missing—not just from the bed they once shared but from his life entirely. The apartment, once a haven of shared moments and subtle memories, now…
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55. Grass Flowers

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…
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Chapter 2: Jude and Healing

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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