712 Results with the "Romance Novel" genre


    • Sunday 14th July 2019 Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with a lively morning scene as Jackson bursts into the narrator’s room, demanding a birthday cake and causing a playful commotion. Jane, acting as the responsible parent, tries to calm Jackson down, emphasizing the narrator’s need for rest. Amidst this domestic chaos, the narrator receives a cryptic late-night message from Jen, consisting of a single kiss emoji, which sparks a swirl of speculation and emotional uncertainty. Jane offers a grounded perspective, suggesting the simplest…
    • Tuesday 16th July 2019 Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens on Tuesday, 16th July 2019, as the protagonist prepares for their first gig following a recent breakup. Despite hoping the performance might offer solace, they acknowledge the fickle comfort an audience provides. Before the show, the protagonist works an early shift at a cheese stall and later visits Emery, an old friend and fellow comedian, who greets them warmly. Their reunion is marked by casual conversation and Emery’s enthusiastic commentary on music and comedy, highlighting the…
    • Friday 5th July 2019 Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with the narrator observing a pair of clothes on a washing line, symbolically “holding hands” in the wind, as he prepares to call Jen, the woman he has loved deeply for nearly four years. Their relationship ended painfully just eight days earlier, and this call, arranged for exactly seven o’clock, becomes a charged moment of vulnerability and control. The narrator deliberately waits to call three minutes late, signaling his attempt to reclaim some agency in a situation where he…
    • Monday 27th July 2015 Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens on a reflective note about the transition from the symbolic thirtieth birthday to the more settled and familiar thirty-first, marked by a lifestyle of moderate indulgences and practicalities. The narrator attends Jane’s birthday party, set in a nondescript pub chosen to accommodate a large, diverse group. The atmosphere is casual but tinged with the complexities of coordinating adult friendships and responsibilities, such as babysitting and travel logistics. This setting underscores the…
    • Saturday 20th July 2019 Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens on a significant day, with the narrator being gently awakened by Avi and their child, Jackson. The morning is lively and upbeat, underscored by the playing of a favorite song that holds sentimental value for the narrator and Avi. Jane, another key figure, is preparing for a weekend getaway to a spa hotel with friends, including Jen, whose recent breakup with the narrator casts a subtle shadow over the atmosphere. The narrator grapples with feelings of exclusion and jealousy, questioning…
    • Sunday 21st July 2019 Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with the narrator waking up disoriented in Avi’s bed, wearing unfamiliar clothes and nursing a hangover. Avi, cheerful but clearly still affected by the previous night's drinking, explains their swapped sleeping arrangements as a drunken joke. Despite Avi’s casual attitude, the narrator feels uneasy and confused about the night’s events, especially regarding the missing clothes and the strange choice of underwear. The morning unfolds with a mix of humor and discomfort, setting a…
    • Wednesday 24th July 2019 Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens at the Recruitment and Headhunting Awards 2019 ceremony, where the host announces nominees and winners for the most effective employer brand development. With only two contenders, the award goes to "Absolutely Management," greeted by polite applause and a celebratory walk to the stage. The host’s casual and humorous closing remarks set an informal tone, encouraging attendees to celebrate and enjoy the evening. As the event concludes, the narrator encounters Bob, a man with a distinct…
    • Friday 26th July 2019 Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with the narrator returning to a storage facility, exchanging no pleasantries with a blue-haired man who hands over the keys to a rented unit. Reflecting on the sparse belongings inside, the narrator imagines the life of the owner, noting the simplicity and minimalism of the items stored. This moment of introspection leads to a practical realization: all possessions fit neatly into a large taxi, negating the need for a van. The scene sets a tone of transition and minimalism, framing the…
    • Monday 29th July 2019 Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with the narrator’s experience of moving out of a boat, a process that proves more cumbersome than anticipated. Communication with Bob, who instructs leaving the keys in a code-locked box, reveals a cooling of their previously friendly relationship. Additionally, the narrator encounters bureaucratic hurdles at a storage facility, where despite renting the same unit, they must complete a new customer form. These events set a tone of transition and subtle tension, reflecting the…
    • Wednesday 31st July 2019 Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with the protagonist arriving at Giraffe Storage Kentish Town, where a blue-haired man silently hands over a key without acknowledgment. The protagonist assures him that it will be the last time they meet, but the man remains indifferent. Following instructions from Morris, the protagonist arrives at a new residence, knocking cautiously and eventually being greeted by a small, wary man. Their initial interaction reveals Morris’s suspicion about the protagonist’s modest belongings and…
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