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    • Chapter Fourteen Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin In Chapter Fourteen of *A Court of Silver Flames*, the narrative centers on Cassian's concern for Nesta’s well-being as she recovers from her recent ordeal. He observes her absence from breakfast and dinner, deducing her condition from the empty plates and her physical state. Cassian reflects on the House’s subtle control, noting how it seemingly monitors her eating and recovery, which both alarms and intrigues him. His internal musings reveal a deeper curiosity about the House’s sentience,…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Cassian reflecting on his usual excitement for Winter Solstice, a time traditionally filled with family gatherings, drinking, and playful snowball fights. However, this year, the holiday feels different for him, stirring feelings of unease and internal conflict. Despite the festive decorations in the Court of Nightmares, Cassian’s thoughts are consumed by the underlying tensions and dangerous political landscape surrounding them. The celebration, which typically symbolizes joy and…
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      Chapter 10

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Elide Lochan faces a harrowing confrontation with a monstrous creature born from dark nightmares in a dense forest clearing. The creature, towering and predatory, threatens her with deadly intent, its claws and teeth ready to strike. Despite her fear, Elide recognizes that she must rely on her wit and resourcefulness to survive. She observes its unsettling, human-like eyes and senses the terrible mind behind its monstrous form. Her immediate goal is to avoid death while understanding the creature's…
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      Chapter 42

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with a visceral depiction of death, emphasizing its painful and corrupting nature. Manon Blackbeak, wounded and disoriented, experiences death’s scent—salt, blood, rot—highlighting her proximity to mortality. Her physical pain and the darkness enveloping her symbolize both her literal injury and her metaphorical entrapment. The narrative suggests that death is a realm of suffering, contradicting the ancient promises of healing. Manon’s visceral rejection of death underscores her…
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      Chapter Nine

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Celaena struggles to concentrate during her training with the Master, haunted by Ansel's accusation that she is spoiled and selfish. Distracted, she nearly misses an asp creeping toward her during their rooftop session. The Master senses her turmoil and encourages her to speak, but Celaena hesitates, feeling her conflict with Ansel is too trivial for his attention. As they sit in silence, the weight of her unspoken fears grows, culminating in her admission that she is terrified to return home because…
    • CHAPTER 70: GRAYSON Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Grayson, along with Gigi and Savannah, examines a puzzle box in Colin’s old room, with Grayson privately confident he can solve it. Gigi notices his focused expression and teases him about his "hamster wheel" of thoughts, while Grayson maintains his usual composed demeanor. He suggests re-examining the box for clues, though he already suspects the solution lies elsewhere—likely connected to his father’s hidden system involving a safe-deposit key. The tension rises as Kimberly Wright, Colin’s…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Ser­pent & Dove is a ​YA fan­ta­sy romance​ set in a rich­ly imag­ined, witch-filled ver­sion of 19th-cen­tu­ry France (Belle Époque inspired). The sto­ry fol­lows: ​Louise “Lou” Le Blanc: A snarky, irrev­er­ent witch hid­ing from her past and the Church’s witch hunters. ​Reid Dig­gory: A rigid, devout Chas­seur (witch hunter) sworn to erad­i­cate mag­ic. After a chaot­ic encounter, Lou and Reid are forced into a ​mar­riage of con­ve­nience, spark­ing…
    • Beating a Dead Witch: Reid Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Reid stands in the aftermath of a violent confrontation, surrounded by the wreckage of his room and the corpse of a witch. The scene is marked by blood, destruction, and the lingering stench of magic. Despite his hatred for witches, Reid is haunted by thoughts of Lou, the witch he once loved, whose absence leaves him feeling empty. He struggles to reconcile his duty as a Chasseur—a witch hunter—with his unresolved emotions, refusing to acknowledge the depth of his attachment to her. Ansel confronts…
    • What It Is to Swim Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Reid poised to dive into the water after an unnamed female character, his urgency evident as he doesn’t even pause to remove his boots or coat. His focus is abruptly interrupted by the appearance of a white-furred dog with glowing amber eyes, a recurring figure Reid views as an ill omen. The tension escalates as the dog snarls and paces, seemingly trying to communicate something, while Reid reacts defensively, drawing a knife. Coco, the woman with him, dismisses the dog’s…
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      It Ends in Hope

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Lou reflecting on the first time she slept beside Reid, which was prompted by her fear of her mother after a warning from Madame Labelle. She recalls dreaming of Reid’s book, *La Vie Éphémère*, which he had gifted her earlier that day. The dream was unsettling, mirroring the tragic love story of Emilie and Alexandre, who died young but brought peace to their feuding families. Lou’s dream, however, replaced the characters with herself and Reid, leaving her with a sense of…
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