549 Results with the "Novel" genre


    • Chapter XXVII — The coming Race Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter XXVII brings a shift in atmosphere, as a simple desire for reflection turns into something more ominous. I had intended only a quiet walk with Taee, a soul whose youth made him easier to speak with than the dignified elders of his kind. Yet even in that, the lines between our worlds refused to blur. My suggestion to revisit the spot of my first descent was made with a calm curiosity. Taee, uncharacteristically serious, agreed without hesitation. His solemn nod told me something unknown was…
    • 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 V: How Lazaro Went to Work for a Pardoner and the Things That Happened to Him Then Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter V unfolds as Lazaro recounts his time under the employment of a pardoner—a man skilled in the art of spiritual persuasion and even more adept at deceit. This pardoner makes his living selling papal indulgences, documents claiming to absolve sins in exchange for a fee, and he crafts every word and gesture to sell them convincingly. He begins his efforts with small bribes to the local clergy, giving wine, fruit, or small coins to secure their support in urging parishioners to buy. The pardoner…
      Novel • Satire
    • Chapter XIII — The Primroses Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter XIII – The Primroses begins with a blend of expectation and quiet discomfort as the characters set out for their Sunday routine. Miss Murray insists on walking instead of taking the carriage, hoping to attract attention from admirers along the way. Her every action is calculated to make an impression, yet she maintains an air of effortless grace. Agnes, caught in the middle of these performances, feels both present and excluded. She is expected to accompany the Murrays when convenient, but her…
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    • Chapter 19-The tenant of wildfell hall Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter 19–The Tenant of Wildfell Hall begins with Helen recounting a moment of emotional vulnerability during a social evening that leaves her unexpectedly shaken. Hoping to contribute to the group’s enjoyment, she prepares to play the piano, only to be abruptly preempted by Mr. Huntingdon’s eager request for Annabella Wilmot to perform instead. Though she tries to appear unaffected, the sting of exclusion cuts deeply, particularly because the slight comes from someone she has grown to care for.…
    • Chapter 51-The tenant of wildfell hall Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter 51 – The Tenant of Wildfell Hall opens with a tender image: children drawn to Helen’s warmth with the natural affection that only innocence can offer. Their mother, aware of Helen’s dignified bearing, attempts to keep them back, assuming such attention might be unwelcome. But Helen, true to her character, gently assures the woman that their presence is not a burden but a comfort. Her kindness flows freely, even in small gestures. As she hands a carefully prepared basket to the ailing woman,…
    • Chapter 9: Vianne and Resistance Cover
      by Denzelle Vianne Rocher finds herself struggling under the weight of both her past and present, her life overshadowed by the suffocating presence of German occupation. Memories of her mother’s untimely death, her father’s cold indifference, and the lonely childhood she endured with her sister Isabelle resurface, deepening her sense of helplessness. With Captain Beck now stationed in her home, the challenge of keeping her daughter, Sophie, safe while maintaining a sense of normalcy becomes increasingly difficult,…
    • Chapter 1: November 1961 Cover
      by Denzelle In November of 1961, Elizabeth Zott found herself entrenched in a life that, while outwardly stable, felt stifling due to the societal expectations placed on women, particularly mothers, during this time. At thirty years old, Elizabeth felt the weight of the domestic ideal that surrounded her—an ideal that promised contentment but left her feeling restricted. While the world around her basked in the post-war optimism of the 1960s, Elizabeth struggled with monotony, unable to break free from the confines…
    • Chapter 33: Faith Cover
      by Denzelle The chapter delves deeply into the consequences of Elizabeth Zott’s unapologetic declaration of disbelief in God during a 1960 broadcast, a moment that shook the foundations of her television career and personal life. Her statement, addressing faith in a way that challenged societal norms, ignites an immediate and vehement backlash, with viewers flooding the station with outraged calls and letters. Sponsors, who once eagerly supported her cooking show, threaten to pull their funding, intensifying the…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 46 presents a vivid and unsettling atmosphere at the carnival, where Will and Jim are swept up in a chaotic, surreal environment that surrounds them. The atmosphere is heavy with the strangeness of the carnival as the boys weave through the mile-long parade, feeling the pulse of excitement and fear at every turn. Jim, caught in the magical ambiance, recalls the wondrous tales of darning-needle dragonflies, which pull him into the fantasy of the carnival’s allure, reminding him of simpler, more…
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