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Ballad: Lieutenant-Colonel Flare

by LovelyMay — Lieutenant-Colonel Flare inspires a reimagining of leadership, far removed from the noise of battle and the glitter of medals. His command is not marked by discipline through fear, but by nurturing through kindness. Among his ranks, soldiers live more like poets than warriors, exchanging drills for delicate crafts, and treating every task—no matter how domestic—with gentle pride. This softness, however, is not weakness. It reflects a conscious rejection of violence, where strength is measured in mercy…
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The Promise of Helen

by LovelyMay — The Promise of Helen opens with the soft echo of a vow reaching beyond time, as a voice calls out not only to a woman once lost but to an entire era of romance thought buried. It speaks not just to Helen, the individual, but to a spirit once believed gone—of love unbound by death, of memory refusing silence. In this vision, the beloved rises again, not from the grave in sorrow, but in radiance, drawn back by the sheer strength of devotion. The passage is less concerned with realism than with the deep…
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The Bombardment

by LovelyMay — In this chapter titled The Bombardment, the narrative opens with a powerful chorus of unity, describing men from every walk of life—bankers, blacksmiths, painters, and field hands—marching with shared purpose. These men do not crave bloodshed but endure its toll in pursuit of a peace worth sacrificing for. They are driven by an inner fire to extinguish the need for weapons altogether, breaking the symbolic sword into fragments that scatter like dying stars. Their hands, used to tools of craft or…
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Chapter Twenty

by testsuphomeAdmin — The chapter follows Cyrus and Zee in Brooklyn as they spend a quiet evening together, ordering pizza and watching TV in their hotel. Zee reflects on the luxury of doing nothing in a city full of possibilities, framing it as an "opportunity cost" that feels opulent. Their banter over pineapple on pizza leads to a playful debate about botanical versus culinary terms, showcasing their easy camaraderie. The scene is intimate and relaxed, with the pair enjoying each other's company while watching *The Office*…
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Chapter XIV — The Bhagavad-Gita

by LovelyMay — Chapter XIV begins with Krishna offering a teaching he declares as the highest form of wisdom—knowledge that frees the soul from the cycle of birth and death. He uses the image of a cosmic womb, describing nature as the mother that holds all creation. Into this vast maternal force, Krishna sows the seed of all living beings, identifying himself as the eternal father. This union of divine force and material nature is what gives life its many forms. Nothing exists without this partnership, and every living…
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When Mother Sleeps

by LovelyMay — When Mother Sleeps evokes a quiet reverence for a role so instinctive yet so often overlooked. It begins by painting an image of deep maternal rest, a sleep earned through endless hours of giving and tending. The world may continue to rumble with all its noise—storms outside or clattering indoors—but it does not touch her slumber. In that moment, she is sheltered, perhaps not by walls, but by the peace of knowing her child is safe. Her rest, though, is never complete. It exists only in the space…
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Ballad: The Troubadour

by LovelyMay — The Troubadour begins with a solitary musician standing before the towering walls of a castle, his melody reaching beyond the stone to a heart hidden deep inside. Within the grim confines of the dungeon, a young maiden, stripped of liberty but not of hope, clings to the distant sound of his song. Though unknown to one another, a bond is forged through sorrow and harmony—one grieving, the other driven by compassion. The troubadour, with no title or authority, makes a solemn promise not to rest until she…
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The Boston Athenaeum

by LovelyMay — The Boston Athenaeum quietly draws the soul inward from the noise of modern life, offering not simply a retreat but a return to something deeply human. The narrow spiral staircase, while physically small, feels symbolic—each step a departure from urgency and a descent into calm. High above the casual chatter and distant footsteps below, there exists a gallery where silence hums with potential, where the clutter of books on the floor or just out of arm’s reach feels intentional, as if waiting for…
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Ballad: The Modest Couple

by LovelyMay — The Modest Couple introduces Peter and Sarah, two individuals whose shyness is so exaggerated that even their most basic social interactions seem like trials of endurance. From the moment they are betrothed as infants, their behavior is shaped by a kind of innocence so intense it borders on absurdity. When formally introduced, both faint, overcome by the sheer impropriety of eye contact. Peter’s father, the Baron, attempts to foster familiarity by encouraging hand-holding or brief conversation, but these…
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VERSE: A New Mother

by LovelyMay — A New Mother opens within the quiet strain of a family still grieving, where love is present, but fragmented by memory and loss. Sir Arthur, though dignified and affectionate, carries a solemn weight since the death of his wife. Her absence lingers in the house like a shadow that dims even the happiest days. Each night, the children gaze at her portrait, not as a habit, but as a ritual that binds them to the past. Her voice echoes in the walls, her influence woven into every custom they refuse to let go.…
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