549 Results with the "Novel" genre


    • Chapter XIX — The coming Race Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter XIX begins with a detour. As we returned toward the city, Taee suggested an alternate path that would take us past the central departure station used by travelers and emigrants. I agreed out of curiosity, eager to see more of this remarkable world. What awaited was a display of mobility unlike anything I’d encountered. The land transports, powered entirely by vril, ranged from small personal units to vast, multi-roomed homes on wheels. These vehicles moved silently, their motion graceful and…
    • Chapter XIX — Crome yellow Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter XIX begins with a farewell that is brief but weighted with emotion. Ivor vanishes through the trapdoor, his steps fading as Mary stands alone on the high tower. In her hand, she holds a feather, watching how it catches the light with each twirl between her fingers. The morning is still forming, with the sun coloring the clouds and a breeze waking the world below. Yet, on the tower, Mary feels separate—aloof from the noises of roosters, farmhands, and barking dogs. The rising wind brushes her face…
      Novel • Satire
    • Chapter XIV: Where Lazaro Tells What Happened to Him at a Dinner Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter XIV: Where Lazaro Tells What Happened to Him at a Dinner begins with Lazaro recounting an evening full of unpredictable turns, sparked by a simple invitation to dine. What should have been a moment of joy quickly snowballs into absurdity, reflecting how ordinary gatherings can spiral beyond control. The tailor’s wife, ever concerned with appearances, scolds Lazaro for his shabby clothes, rushing him to prepare for the communal event. The dinner, hosted in a lively and informal spirit, gathers an…
      Novel • Satire
    • Chapter XIV Mount Olympus Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter XIV begins with John Bold returning to London, disillusioned yet quietly resolute. His recent confrontation with the Archdeacon has not only shaken his confidence in his legal crusade but also brought Eleanor’s quiet plea to the forefront of his mind. Though initially driven by principle, Bold now feels the ethical weight of unintended consequences. The lawsuit, once a symbol of reform, has become a source of guilt. He recognizes that pursuing it any further would mean harming a man whose…
    • Chapter XIV — The Rector Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter XIV – The Rector opens with a calm domestic setting that quietly unfolds into a day shaped by subtle conflict and understated emotional complexity. The morning feels routine, yet each character’s choice of activity reveals much about their personality and priorities. Matilda, ever restless, turns to riding and mischief. Rosalie, armed with a novel, strolls with an air of detached elegance. Agnes, left alone, turns to sketching—a quiet pursuit that allows space for thought. In her solitude,…
      Fiction • Novel
    • Chapter XIV — Crome Yellow Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter XIV begins inside the calm sanctuary of the library, the one room in the house that resists the heat of the afternoon. Surrounded by bookshelves painted white and touched with the elegance of the eighteenth century, the space is as much a museum of thought as it is a place of retreat. The air feels still and reflective, inviting both conversation and curiosity. A particular wall, lined with books that seem ancient and well-read, hides something far more unusual—a door that opens not to knowledge…
      Novel • Satire
    • Chapter XIII: How Lazaro Was a Squire for Seven Women at One Time Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter XIII: How Lazaro Was a Squire for Seven Women at One Time begins with his arrival in Valladolid, a city where appearances often dictate opportunities. Dressed in layers of odd garments stitched together for maximum sympathy, Lazaro doesn’t just walk the streets—he performs his suffering to attract pity. The reaction is mixed; some laugh, others toss him coins, but either way, it works. From those contributions, he scrapes together enough to eat, though not enough to live with dignity. Things…
      Novel • Satire
    • Chapter XIII The Warden’s Decision Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter XIII begins at a quiet hour, but within Mr. Harding's heart, a firm decision has already been made. News brought by Eleanor—that John Bold is withdrawing the lawsuit—might seem to clear the air, but it does little to ease his conscience. Instead of feeling relief, Mr. Harding grows more certain that he must resign from his post. Despite his love for Eleanor and gratitude for Bold’s reversal, he knows the matter goes deeper than legal battles. The recent newspaper article, harsh and public in…
    • 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…
      Fiction • Novel
    • Chapter XIII — The coming Race Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter XIII begins by illuminating how the Vril-ya have woven their spiritual beliefs into the very structure of their lives, making religion a quiet strength rather than a source of division. Their worship is neither ceremonial nor overly complex, but it is deeply rooted in sincere reverence. The idea that the divine is ever-present, perceiving even the most fleeting thoughts, grants them a strong sense of inner discipline. Rather than appealing to an external force through elaborate rituals, they focus…
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