249 Results with the "Poetry" genre


    • Ballad: Ben Allah Achmet; — Or, The Fatal Tum Cover
      by LovelyMay Ben Allah Achmet; - Or, The Fatal Tum begins with a clash of worlds, not through conflict, but through longing. A distinguished Turkish gentleman finds himself adrift in a quiet English town, enchanted by a woman far removed from his origin or status. Despite his exotic charm and wealth, his courtship is hindered not by rejection, but by silence—an affection that never reaches its intended heart. Unbeknownst to him, another suitor silently pursues the same woman. That man, Doctor Brown, is a local…
    • Ballad: Baines Carew, Gentleman Cover
      by LovelyMay Baines Carew, Gentleman was not just a man of the law, but one profoundly attuned to the emotional burdens of his profession. While other attorneys might tally fees without blinking, Carew felt each case like a blow to his conscience. Whenever he needed to enforce a legal action—be it a simple eviction or the seizure of a debtor’s assets—he experienced it as a personal failure, not a procedural success. His empathy was so intense that even issuing a formal letter felt like a moral compromise. The…
    • Ballad: Babette’s Love Cover
      by LovelyMay Babette’s Love blooms not with grandeur or noble courtship, but through the quiet simplicity of seaside life, where charm and affection emerge amid nets, shrimps, and steamships. Babette, though youthful and sprightly, carries a certain resolve uncommon for her station. She works with purpose and smiles with ease, admired not only for her beauty but also for her refusal to settle for admiration that lacks depth. Her eyes do not wander to the uniformed Jacot, the customs officer, though he sighs and…
    • Ballad: At A Pantomime. By A Bilious One Cover
      by LovelyMay "At A Pantomime. By A Bilious One" captures a performance filled with glitter and illusion, masking emotions not written into the script. Beneath a heavy costume and exaggerated makeup, an actor waits for his cue—not with excitement, but with weary familiarity. His role, as Old Christmas in a lavish pantomime, is expected to be cheerful and hearty, but the man beneath the garb bears none of that spirit. He stands backstage in silence, knowing his audience expects magic, while he feels the weight of…
    • Ballad: Annie Protheroe. A Legend of Stratford-Le-Bow Cover
      by LovelyMay Annie Protheroe finds her story woven into one of the most unusual romantic tragedies to grace the streets of Stratford-le-Bow. A modest post office clerk by day and a tender-hearted dreamer by nature, Annie becomes deeply involved with Gilbert Clay—a man feared by many, admired by some, and known to all as the local executioner. Their courtship thrives in the strangest of places: quiet graveyards, shaded gardens, and whispered exchanges under an elderberry tree. In their world, gallows and hanging ropes…
    • Ballad: An Unfortunate Likeness Cover
      by LovelyMay An Unfortunate Likeness follows an artist whose lifelong ambition is to capture the essence of Shakespeare through portraiture. Over the years, he’s attempted every imaginative variation—from the playwright as a child to Shakespeare engaged in unlikely professions—all falling short of conveying the elusive spark in the poet’s eye. The struggle isn't in his technique but in finding the right face to mirror the legend. One afternoon, while adjusting a new piece for exhibition, his gaze locks on a man…
    • Ballad: A Worm Will Turn Cover
      by LovelyMay A Worm Will Turn follows the life of Bernard Jupp, a man who radiates positivity no matter how hard the world tries to bring him down. His laughter is not the kind born of ignorance, but a deliberate response to the heaviness life can bring. Even when faced with personal and financial ruin, Bernard does not waver. There is wisdom in his wit, strength in his silliness, and hope behind every grin he offers. His approach to pain is not avoidance but reframing—it’s about choosing to see value in struggle…
    • Ballad: A Discontented Sugar Broker Cover
      by LovelyMay A Discontented Sugar Broker is a tale that humorously examines how even the most successful lives can be marred by private dissatisfaction. The broker, a respected and financially secure man, enjoys every outward mark of stability—his business thrives, his staff is loyal, and his home life remains orderly and untroubled. Yet, despite these comforts, he considers himself deeply unlucky because of his large size. It is not health alone that concerns him, but the feeling of heaviness that overshadows his…
    • Ballad:  Emily, John, James, And I. A Derby Legend Cover
      by LovelyMay A Derby Legend unfolds not just as a tale of love and rivalry, but also as a light-hearted reflection on human nature’s quirks when pride, passion, and public spectacle converge. At the heart of the story is Emily Jane, a diligent nursery maid whose heart becomes the prize in a humorous tug-of-war between two polar-opposite suitors. James, dressed in the splendor of the Life Guards, embodies the grandeur of martial charm. Meanwhile, John, a practical and grounded constable, brings with him the steady…
    • Ballad of the Philanthropist Cover
      by LovelyMay Ballad of the Philanthropist begins in a place where peace reigned so steadily, it became nearly unbearable for one man sworn to uphold the law. Pomona Road and its adjoining gardens stood as an exemplar of domestic civility—each house adorned with floral perfection, each resident attuned to quiet harmony. Chapels echoed softly on Sunday mornings, not a single public house disrupted the order, and disputes, if any, never rose above whispered discontent. But amid this polished calmness walked B. 13, a…
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