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Ballad: The Perils Of Invisibility

by LovelyMay — The Perils Of Invisibility serves as both an amusing tale and a subtle reflection on the misguided desire to escape life’s difficulties without addressing their root causes. Old Peter, a man weighed down by both his size and his wife's fiery temper, believes that becoming unseen will free him from domestic tyranny. When the magical offer is presented, he leaps at invisibility, hoping it will grant peace without consequence. But this choice, meant to solve his problems, only reshapes them into more absurd…
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Men, Women, and Ghosts

by LovelyMay — Men, Women, and Ghosts by Elizabeth Stuart Phelps is a collection of short stories blending realism with supernatural elements, exploring the lives, emotions, and inner struggles of its characters. Published in 1869, the book delves into themes of love, loss, war, and the human psyche, often with a focus on the impact of the Civil War on individuals and families. Phelps' stories are known for their psychological depth and moral complexity, as well as their daring exploration of women's roles and inner lives. With a mix of ghostly encounters and poignant human experiences, *Men, Women, and Ghosts* is celebrated for its sensitive, sometimes haunting portrayal of the spiritual and emotional dimensions of everyday life.
1. Nightmare: A Tale for an Autumn Evening
  
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2. Off the Turnpike
  
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3. Towns in Colour
  
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Chapter Ten

by testsuphomeAdmin — The chapter depicts the narrator's life working at an industrial chicken breeder farm in Fort Wayne, where the chickens are genetically modified for rapid growth and efficiency, stripped of immune systems to maximize productivity. The narrator describes the sterile, laboratory-like environment, contrasting it with traditional farming imagery. Their daily routine involves meticulous biosecurity measures, including showering and wearing scrubs to prevent contamination. The chickens, referred to as…
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Chapter II ‑The Bhagavad-Gita

by LovelyMay — Chapter II begins with Arjuna standing at the heart of battle, torn between duty and emotion. The battlefield is not just a place of war—it becomes a space where Arjuna’s soul confronts its deepest fears. Seeing his elders, mentors, and relatives on both sides, he is paralyzed by sorrow and doubts. Arjuna lowers his bow and declares he would rather live humbly than achieve victory soaked in the blood of those he loves. This moment is not one of cowardice but a crisis of conscience, reflecting the human…
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My Books and I

by LovelyMay — My Books and I begins with a quiet, familiar warmth, like stepping into a room where trusted friends await. The narrator speaks of books not as objects, but as living companions—each one ready to meet him wherever he stands emotionally. Some days require a light laugh, and Bill Nye is pulled from the shelf, his wit a welcome reprieve. On others, Stevenson is the voice of thought, offering reflections that move slower, deeper. The beauty lies in the choice; the right book always seems to present itself.…
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Part II — Legends and lyrics — First Series

by LovelyMay — Part II unfolds with quiet tension, not through dramatic declarations but through imagined heartbreaks and emotional erosion. It explores how even love, though often promised to last forever, might not withstand the long test of time. The speaker does not accuse or blame but instead wonders, with aching honesty, what it might feel like to wake up one day and find that the closeness once shared has faded. Not into hatred—but into distance. That gentle shift, the one so hard to name yet impossible to…
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Ballad: The Story Of Prince Agib

by LovelyMay — The Story of Prince Agib opens with the image of a young royal whose life is steeped in rhythm, grace, and musical brilliance. Known throughout Tartary for his uncanny talent with instruments and composition, Agib is more than a prince—he is an artist. His palace resounds with the sounds of strings and wind, where melodies are not mere entertainments but extensions of his spirit. His days are filled with ballets and harmonies, shaping a life that feels enchanted by music. That magical order, however, is…
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Ballad: Lost Mr. Blake

by LovelyMay — Lost Mr. Blake reveals a witty tale of contradiction, where a man known more for sin than sanctity becomes the unexpected focus of a religious woman’s reformist heart. Mr. Blake, neither cruel nor dishonest, simply finds no charm in the trappings of institutional piety. He smokes on Sundays, scoffs at clerical debates, and gives alms only when it suits his humor or benefits someone directly. Rules, especially those dressed in lace and liturgy, do not sway him. He lives according to his own logic—a…
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The Fairy Minister

by LovelyMay — The Fairy Minister steps quietly into history during the troubled year of 1692, where conflict raged at Killiecrankie and lives were lost to both sword and political betrayal. Yet in Aberfoyle, away from bloodied fields, Reverend Robert Kirk walked in peace among mossy hills, believed to be touched by something more delicate and ancient than war. Revered by his congregation and, curiously, beloved by the Fairies, Kirk spent his final days in quiet communion with the unseen. Legends grew from his deep…
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Lead Soldiers

by LovelyMay — In this chapter titled Lead Soldiers, the story begins with the unstoppable advance of a fire devouring a once-grand cathedral, illuminating the sky with its cruel brilliance. Smoke spirals upward while stained-glass windows crack and melt, unable to withstand the blaze’s assault. The flames move like a creature unleashed, curling around doorways and beams, swallowing relics, manuscripts, and lives built over years. Citizens scatter, their panic no match for the fire’s focus, and even the…
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