549 Results with the "Novel" genre
Adventure Fiction (1001)
Biography (410)
Business & Finance (1)
Children's Literature (124)
Comics (6)
Culture (51)
Drama (28)
Dystopian (16)
Fable (86)
Fantasy (1108)
Fantasy (145)
Fiction (921)
Finance (16)
Gothic Fiction (12)
Historical Fiction (437)
History (122)
Horror (55)
Lifestyle (36)
Literary (404)
Literary Fiction (168)
Memoir (167)
Mystery (333)
Non-fiction (97)
Paranormal Fiction (96)
Philosophical (180)
Philosophy (45)
Poetry (249)
Political Fiction (11)
Politics (41)
Practical (32)
Psychological Thriller (107)
Relationship (5)
Romance Novel (712)
Romantic Melodrama (14)
Satire (91)
Science (55)
Science Fiction (238)
Self-help (64)
Society (65)
Society (2)
Spiritual Growth (1)
story (2)
Thriller (675)
True Crime (55)
view (11)
Women's Fiction (1)
Young Adult (118)
-
Chapter
Part Two:Chapter 2
The chapter opens with James, a Black slave, recalling a painful memory of being whipped by Judge Thatcher for merely greeting a white woman. The scars on his back serve as a reminder of the brutality masked by the judge's reputation as a "good master." James and Norman, a light-skinned Black man passing as white, enter the town of Bluebird Hole, where they encounter Constable Frank McHart. Norman skillfully adopts the mannerisms of a white slave owner, while James plays the role of a submissive slave,…-
117.1 K • Ongoing
-
-
Chapter
Part Two:Chapter 1
The chapter opens with Jim, a runaway slave, waking to the sound of rustling leaves at dawn. He is startled to discover Norman, another slave who has escaped from their captors, emerging from the woods. Norman, still in blackface makeup, explains he fled after overhearing their former master, Emmett, threatening violent retribution against Jim. Exhausted from running all night, Norman collapses into sleep while Jim keeps watch. Their reunion sets the stage for a tense and uncertain journey, as both men…-
117.1 K • Ongoing
-
-
Chapter
PART THE THIRD
Part the Third begins with Paphnutius returning to the desert, the place that once represented peace, holiness, and divine focus. Yet what he finds is not the comforting silence of God but an unsettling emptiness that unsettles his soul. The sand, once a symbol of spiritual purification, now reflects only the dryness within his heart. He tries to pray, kneeling on familiar ground, but his prayers echo back unanswered, lost in a silence that now feels oppressive. His disciples greet him with reverence, but…-
13.7 K • Ongoing
-
-
Chapter
PART THE SECOND
Part the Second opens with Paphnutius standing in silence, his gaze fixed upon the barred window behind which Thais had disappeared into a life of penance. His heart, once conflicted, now beat with the calm assurance of a man who believed he had fulfilled his sacred calling. In the stillness that followed his final blessing, Paphnutius departed without fanfare, stepping away from the convent walls with the solemn dignity of one who had cast the world behind him. The thought of returning to the solitude of…-
13.7 K • Ongoing
-
-
Chapter
PART THE FIRST
Part the First begins with the stark image of men retreating from the world to the arid wilderness near the Nile, where silence rules and devotion replaces comfort. These hermits, both solitary and communal, live by rigid codes that reject indulgence in favor of spiritual purity. Their days are filled with fasting, sleepless nights, and prayers whispered to the heavens, all efforts directed at overcoming the inherited stain of sin. These ascetics believe that through pain and denial, the soul might ascend…-
13.7 K • Ongoing
-
-
Chapter
Part One:Chapter 9
The chapter opens with James and Huck taking refuge in a canoe after their escape. James, concerned for Huck’s well-being, instructs him to change out of his wet clothes while they discuss Huck’s recent reconnaissance mission. Huck recounts his encounters in town, including a mysterious tall woman who mistook him for a girl and revealed that the townspeople suspect James of murder. A bounty has been placed on both James and Pap Finn, adding urgency to their flight. Huck also shares his failed attempt…-
117.1 K • Ongoing
-
-
Chapter
Part One:Chapter 8
The chapter follows Jim, a runaway slave, as he sends Huckleberry Finn on a risky mission to the mainland. Jim’s motivations are layered: if Huck fails, he might be blamed for Jim’s escape rather than Jim being seen as a fugitive. Additionally, Jim hopes to avoid suspicion of Huck’s murder or kidnapping, which would carry severe consequences. Most importantly, Jim longs for news about his family’s condition. He watches Huck paddle away, admiring the boy’s determination, and then retreats to his…-
117.1 K • Ongoing
-
-
Chapter
Part One:Chapter 7
After recovering from a fever, James (Jim) and Huck celebrate catching a rabbit, marking a rare moment of abundance in their sparse diet of catfish and berries. Their conversation reveals Jim's deep concern for his family's well-being, prompting him to ask Huck—who is presumed dead—to check on them. To avoid recognition, Jim suggests Huck disguise himself as a girl, leading to a humorous yet tense exchange as Huck reluctantly agrees, choosing the alias "Mary Williams." The scene highlights their bond…-
117.1 K • Ongoing
-
-
Chapter
Part One:Chapter 6
The chapter opens with James, a slave, suffering from a venomous snakebite. He experiences intense physical pain, fever, and delirium, drifting in and out of consciousness. In his feverish state, he hallucinates scenes from his past, including memories of secretly reading in Judge Thatcher’s library—a dangerous act for a slave. His thoughts reveal his fear of white retaliation for his literacy and his awareness of the hypocrisy of a society that denies education to enslaved people. Huck, his companion,…-
117.1 K • Ongoing
-
-
Chapter
Part One:Chapter 5
In Chapter 5, James and Huck continue their survival on Jackson Island, finding sustenance through fishing and foraging for berries. Despite their relative comfort, James grapples with the harsh reality of being fugitive slaves, knowing their freedom is precarious. Huck, however, seems content, relieved to be away from his abusive father. Their dynamic is marked by camaraderie, as they share a cave and fires at night, but underlying tensions about their respective struggles—slavery for James and familial…-
117.1 K • Ongoing
-
- Previous 1 2 3 4 … 55 Next
