91 Results with the "Satire" genre
Adventure Fiction (1005)
Biography (410)
Business & Finance (1)
Children's Literature (124)
Comics (6)
Culture (51)
Drama (28)
Dystopian (16)
Fable (86)
Fantasy (1108)
Fantasy (145)
Fiction (921)
Finance (16)
Gothic Fiction (12)
Historical Fiction (537)
History (122)
Horror (55)
Lifestyle (36)
Literary (404)
Literary Fiction (168)
Memoir (167)
Mystery (333)
Non-fiction (97)
Novel (549)
Paranormal Fiction (96)
Philosophical (180)
Philosophy (45)
Poetry (249)
Political Fiction (11)
Politics (41)
Practical (32)
Psychological Thriller (107)
Relationship (5)
Romance Novel (712)
Romantic Melodrama (14)
Science (55)
Science Fiction (242)
Self-help (64)
Society (65)
Society (2)
Spiritual Growth (1)
story (2)
Thriller (675)
True Crime (55)
view (11)
Women's Fiction (1)
Young Adult (122)
-
Chapter
Chapter XXX — Crome Yellow
Chapter XXX unfolds with a jolt, as Denis is roused from sleep by Mary’s sharp prompt. The request is simple—send a telegram—but Denis turns it into a theatrical pivot in his life. He drafts a message commanding his own urgent return to town, fabricating an obligation that justifies escape. For once, he acts decisively, and that novelty grants him a strange thrill. He’s rarely known clarity, often tangled in internal hesitations, but this moment gives him a temporary illusion of control. It’s…-
141.2 K • Ongoing
-
-
Chapter
Chapter XXVIII ‑Crome yellow
Chapter XXVIII opens in the fading light of day, where the village fair begins its spirited descent into evening’s festivities. Bright acetylene lamps flicker to life, throwing sharp, shifting shadows across the open space where dancers gather in joyful chaos. Bodies move in rhythm, feet echoing on the hard ground, laughter rising above the crackling music. Denis watches from the edge, present yet apart, caught between the pull of the scene and the weight of his thoughts. Around him swirl the…-
141.2 K • Ongoing
-
-
Chapter
Chapter XXVII — Crome yellow
Chapter XXVII begins with an absurd yet magnetic performance as Mr. Scogan takes on his theatrical alter ego, “Sesostris, the Sorceress of Ecbatana.” Draped in flamboyant robes and heavy with mock mysticism, he draws a crowd eager for entertainment, not enlightenment. One by one, the guests offer their palms and receive cryptic fates—some grave, others comically vague. The sorceress performs with dramatic gravity, her voice thick with prophetic flair, turning every word into a spectacle. Denis,…-
141.2 K • Ongoing
-
-
Chapter
Chapter XXVI — Crome yellow
Chapter XXVI begins with a burst of life as the fair, sprawling just beyond the estate gardens, captures every inch of the village’s attention. Bright banners flutter, booths brim with sweets and games, and the whirling carousel gleams under the late sun. Steam and music churn from the organ, filling the air with dissonant joy. The townspeople, decked in cheerful outfits, drift from one attraction to another, their faces lit with simple delight. From the tower, Denis watches this colorful mosaic unfold,…-
141.2 K • Ongoing
-
-
Chapter
Chapter XXV — Crome yellow
Chapter XXV begins with Henry Wimbush announcing the return of a longstanding tradition—the Crome charity fair, to be held on Bank Holiday. He describes its steady evolution over the past two decades with a mix of civic pride and personal reluctance. Though he finds little joy in the bustle of the event, he maintains it for the benefit of the local hospital, whose financial gains have become an annual expectation. The guests at the table, representing an eclectic mix of temperaments and talents, are…-
141.2 K • Ongoing
-
-
Chapter
Chapter XXIX — Crome yellow
Chapter XXIX finds the mood at Crome turning inward, echoing the tension left behind by the revelry of the fair. Beneath the quiet surface, emotions churn. Anne’s confrontation with Gombauld at the poolside bursts with suppressed anger. She sees through his charm, accusing him of trying to exploit her under the guise of romance. Her words cut through his pretense, challenging not only his motives but his perception of intimacy. What unfolds is more than personal rejection—it’s a refusal to play into…-
141.2 K • Ongoing
-
-
Chapter
Chapter XXIV — Crome yellow
Chapter XXIV opens with Denis entering a quiet drawing room and coming across Jenny’s red sketchbook—an unassuming object that quickly becomes a mirror he’s unprepared to face. Curiosity leads him to flip through its pages, despite an earlier hint that its contents are not meant for his eyes. Inside, Jenny has rendered everyone at Crome in brutally honest caricatures, each accompanied by pointed captions. The humor is sharp, but what stings most is the accuracy. For Denis, her drawing reduces his…-
141.2 K • Ongoing
-
-
Chapter
Chapter XXIII — Crome yellow
Chapter XXIII opens with an unexpected shift in Gombauld’s mood. Just moments before, frustration had bubbled under his calm exterior, mostly directed at Anne. But when Mr. Scogan and Denis step into the studio, the irritation vanishes, replaced by a sudden buoyancy. Their arrival acts as a welcome disruption, saving Gombauld from what might have turned into a quarrel. He greets them with exaggerated warmth, even inviting them to inspect his latest work. Mr. Scogan immediately obliges, leaning in to…-
141.2 K • Ongoing
-
-
Chapter
Chapter XXII — Crome yellow
Chapter XXII begins with Denis withdrawing into the quiet of his room, seeking a space where thought might flourish into creativity. The stillness helps at first. He believes that writing—specifically a piece inspired by Anne and the pain of unreturned affection—might ease his restlessness. But just as his pen hesitates above the page, he glances out the window and sees Anne walking with Gombauld. The image strikes with sudden force. Whatever clarity Denis had been building collapses beneath a wave of…-
141.2 K • Ongoing
-
-
Chapter
Chapter XXI — Crome yellow
Chapter XXI opens with Anne positioned comfortably on the granary floor, her posture both relaxed and deliberate as she poses for Gombauld’s brush. The old granary, elevated on squat stone pillars, creaks faintly under the stillness of the afternoon. Below, white ducks glide through the grass with absent-minded purpose, their peace momentarily disturbed by the pair above. Gombauld paints in bursts of irritation, overwhelmed not by the technical challenge but by the layered tension Anne introduces simply…-
141.2 K • Ongoing
-
- 1 2 … 4 Next