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      Chapter 23

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 23 opens with a frantic race through the carnival grounds, as Will, Jim, and the nephew dash with urgency, the nephew leading with fear propelling him forward. Will quickly realizes that the nephew, hoping to escape undetected, is terrified of being pursued, and this fear only amplifies the tension of the moment. Meanwhile, Jim is drawn to the carnival's allure, his attention captured by the spinning, lively merry-go-round, its music and colors creating an irresistible pull. The atmosphere is thick…
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      Chapter 22

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 22 opens with Patricia feeling emotionally drained, choosing to retreat into her own space and away from the ongoing tension at home. She heads to bed early, sensing that her relationship with Carter is fraying at the edges, but instead of confronting her feelings, she lets him handle the kids while he tries to keep their home running. After dinner, Carter takes the initiative to have a serious talk with their children, Blue and Korey, while Patricia takes a step back, not ready to engage in their…
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      Chapter 21

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 21 opens with Patricia’s growing sense of disillusionment, as she watches Carter and Blue interact with a series of people arriving at their home. The scene plays out like a carefully orchestrated gathering of individuals who seem to be holding their own agendas, while Patricia feels increasingly like an outsider in her own life. The tension is palpable as the men file into the living room, preparing for what Carter has termed a "serious talk." Despite their grandiose sense of authority, Patricia…
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      Chapter 20

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 20 opens with Patricia dealing with the chaos of a seemingly uneventful evening that has turned into an overwhelming challenge. Patricia’s attempts to juggle her responsibilities as a mother and host are interrupted by the tension of her increasingly strained relationships with her children, especially Korey, who stubbornly refuses to comply with Patricia’s requests. The household, normally quiet, is now filled with the noise of unresolved conflicts and discomfort, as Patricia prepares for the…
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      Chapter 20

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 20 opens with Will and Jim, both trapped in frustrating situations at home. Their parents, burdened by their own worries and frustrations, express their discontent, sending the boys to their rooms, hungry and full of confusion. The evening unfolds with growing chaos, as the tension in the household escalates—doors slam shut, and locks are heard clanking. Will, feeling isolated and cut off, stands by his door, reflecting on the silence that surrounds him. His thoughts turn to Miss Foley, someone…
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      by LovelyMay Chapter 2 – The Lost Continent begins in the aftermath of chaos. The narrator, left stranded in the Atlantic, confronts the harsh reality of being deserted by the Coldwater. Command had passed to Alvarez under obscure circumstances, and now survival is uncertain. With a shrinking crew and limited knowledge of the region, their only hope lies eastward, toward the Scilly Islands and what was once the coast of England. Despite the ancient maps and outdated history books being their only guides, the narrator…
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      Chapter 2

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 2 begins with Patricia waiting in her car outside Albemarle Academy as the keyword Chapter 2 sets the tone for a story centered on quiet domestic transformation. Children flood the schoolyard, weighed down by backpacks and expectation, among them Korey, who spots her mother and walks toward the car with a guarded expression. Patricia tries to brighten the day with the promise of new soccer cleats and a stop for ice cream, but the mood quickly sours when she brings up Chelsea—Korey’s classmate…
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      Chapter 19

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 19 begins with Patricia preparing for a book club night that has unexpectedly become a battleground for her deepening suspicions about James Harris. As the women gather in the comfort of Slick’s cluttered living room, Patricia braces herself for the difficult conversation she knows she must initiate. Her friends, well-meaning and supportive, are about to be pulled into the web of her suspicions, and she needs them to understand the urgency of the situation. The pressure builds as Patricia, aware…
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      Chapter 19

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 19 begins with Jim and Will caught in the grip of a tense and unsettling night. The two boys are embroiled in mysterious events that have taken over their town, with the carnival at the center of it all. As the evening progresses, the transition from daylight to the deepening shadows of night enhances the sense of dread that hangs in the air. Jim excitedly shares his unnerving experience from earlier: he witnessed the merry-go-round spin twenty-eight times, which he found odd and unnerving, hinting…
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      Chapter 18

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 18 opens with Patricia waking up feeling physically drained, her body aching as if she had fallen down the stairs. Her joints crack and pop as she moves to get out of bed, and every movement seems to make her body groan in discomfort. When she reaches for the coffee filters, her shoulders feel stiff and sore, as if they are packed with broken glass, a sensation that lingers with every slight motion. As Patricia undresses for her shower, she notices the bruises on both hips, reminders of the rough…
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