549 Results with the "Novel" genre


    • Part III: The Main House Chapter 1 Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Elise caught in a seemingly endless line of cars waiting for full-service gas at a small station near the island's main supermarket. Despite an empty self-service station nearby, drivers cling to the traditional service, highlighting a subtle tension between convenience and habit. Elise's reflections on the traffic evoke the philosophical Ship of Theseus paradox, as she contemplates whether the line remains the same when all original cars are replaced. This moment of quiet…
    • The Coming Race Cover
      by LovelyMay The Coming Race by Edward Bulwer-Lytton is a speculative science fiction novel about a hidden, advanced subterranean civilization with telepathic powers, exploring themes of technology, utopia, and human progress.
    • Chapter X — Crome Yellow Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter X introduces an evening pulsing with music and movement, but for Denis, it unfolds like a dream he's been excluded from. Ragtime bursts from the pianola, operated with quiet discipline by Henry Wimbush, giving life to a dance floor filled with grace, rhythm, and laughter. Yet while others merge effortlessly into the music, Denis remains seated, trapped in a loop of self-observation and doubt. To him, the music doesn’t inspire joy—it irritates like an itch he can’t reach. His eyes follow Anne…
      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 VI: How They Took Lazaro to Toledo Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter VI: How They Took Lazaro to Toledo begins not with a journey but with a night of utter confusion that spiraled far beyond control. In a crowded inn brimming with suspicion, noise, and shadows, neighbors and constables alike rushed in, responding to cries of theft. Sailors claimed their fish had been stolen, prompting a frantic search for culprits no one had seen. Amid the madness, Lazarillo was not merely a bystander. He was returned to the very vat where he had suffered once before, wedged into…
      Novel • Satire
    • Chapter XXI — The School Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter XXI - The School marks a quiet but meaningful shift in Agnes’s life as she settles into a new rhythm alongside her mother in the town of A-. Their shared project—a modest school for girls—begins with only a few students, but its significance lies not in numbers, rather in the independence and dignity it offers. Unlike her earlier roles where her efforts were often undervalued, Agnes now has the freedom to educate with kindness, patience, and integrity. Her days are busy but fulfilling, and…
      Fiction • Novel
    • Chapter 27-The tenant of wildfell hall Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter 27–The Tenant of Wildfell Hall begins with Helen recounting the events of October 4th, a night that marked a painful shift in her view of her husband, Arthur. During a social gathering, she notices a telling moment between Arthur and Lady Annabella Lowborough—an exchange of whispers, a hand held too long, and a stolen kiss that speaks volumes despite its secrecy. Though done under the guise of flirtation, the gesture slices through Helen’s trust and dignity, forcing her to acknowledge how…
    • Chapter 6 — The Secret of a Cellar Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter 6 – The Secret of a Cellar begins with Rudolf Rassendyll continuing his perilous masquerade as the King of Ruritania. Despite their initial success, the tension never truly subsides. As night falls, the urgency to flee Strelsau becomes pressing. Colonel Sapt, ever the strategist, presents a forged document meant to facilitate their escape. The trio—Rassendyll, Sapt, and Fritz von Tarlenheim—must rely on stealth, timing, and sheer nerve. Every step beyond the palace walls feels shadowed by…
    • Chapter 12: Struggles Under Occupation Cover
      by Denzelle On a freezing November morning in 1941, Vianne Rosignol awakens from a restless sleep, her dreams filled with fleeting memories of her husband, Antoine, who remains absent, lost to the turmoil of war. The biting cold seeps into her bones as she faces another day of hardship under German occupation in Carriveau, France. Her daily existence revolves around carefully rationing food, making do with limited resources, and attempting to shield her daughter, Sophie, from the grim realities of war. With every…
    • Chapter 4: Introduction to Chemistry Cover
      by Denzelle Calvin Evans and Elizabeth Zott’s introduction unfolds in a seemingly mundane exchange about science, yet every word of their conversation carries the weight of a burgeoning emotional tension that neither is ready to admit. Their discussion, centered on the nuances of protein synthesis and molecular structures, is more than an intellectual exercise; it is a manifestation of the undeniable chemistry between them. The shared brilliance that defines their professional lives becomes a battleground where…
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