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      Chapter 7

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 7 of If These Wings Could Fly opens with the narrator contemplating her growing sense of disconnection from the world around her. She feels isolated in Auburn, her small town, like she's standing at the edge of a cliff without any support. In search of comfort, she turns to books, following in the footsteps of her mother, who found solace in classic literature. However, while she once found refuge in these stories, she has grown disillusioned by their constant focus on tragedy. She now prefers the…
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      Chapter 10

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 10 of If These Wings Could Fly opens with Leighton finding herself surrounded by a growing number of crows in Auburn, a town where these birds seem to multiply daily. Their presence, unsettling to most, adds a peculiar yet captivating element to Leighton’s life. While the crows become a source of irritation for the local townspeople, Leighton finds an odd sense of comfort in their numbers. The birds, with their ominous presence, reflect the emotional complexities of her own life and the…
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      Chapter 9

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 9 of If These Wings Could Fly begins with Leighton sitting in a lunch booth with Liam McNamara, who is seated beside her friend Sofia. Their conversation starts off casually, with Liam making a lighthearted comment about the cold tater tots on Leighton's tray. However, as their chat continues, it becomes clear that Leighton has been concealing something from Sofia, and the tension of her secret is palpable. The unease grows as Leighton feels the pressure of being caught in a lie, realizing that her…
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      Chapter 12

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 12 of If These Wings Could Fly opens with the protagonist reflecting on the importance of a thesis statement in writing. They express a deep appreciation for the logical structure it provides, emphasizing how each word that follows should support and strengthen the main claim. The narrator values the order and discipline inherent in a well-crafted argument, especially in academic writing. However, this sense of clarity and structure is contrasted with the narrator's struggles with poetry, which…
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      Chapter 11

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 11 of If These Wings Could Fly opens with the protagonist reflecting on the allure of brand-new notebooks, associating their blank pages with boundless potential. She compares these unmarked pages to the innocence and possibilities of a newborn, yet acknowledges that, like life, these notebooks inevitably fill with imperfections over time. This reflection serves as a metaphor for her own experiences, as she navigates the imperfections and challenges that come with living. The protagonist expresses…
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      Chapter 13

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 13 begins with Leighton being abruptly woken at 3:30 AM by the unsettling creak of her bedroom door. Fear pulses through her as fragments of a disturbing nightmare linger in her mind, but she quickly tries to reassure herself, reminding herself that her family is safe. Her thoughts turn to her sisters and mother, affirming they are all okay despite the eerie feeling that lingers in the air. At that moment, her younger sister Juniper appears at her side, seeking comfort from the unsettling noises…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin On a crisp October evening in 2012, Chapter 1 unfolds in a deteriorating lakeside city, where the suburb of Sugar Heights stands out as a haven of suburban charm. Among its notable features is Ridge Road, a stretch that links the esteemed Bell College of Arts and Sciences to the sprawling Deerfield Park. While the park is beautifully maintained with its scenic ponds, lively playgrounds, and tight-knit community gatherings, it lacks a public swimming pool—a budgetary oversight that subtly highlights the…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin On January 6, 2021, Emily (Em) and her husband, Rodney (Roddy), sit in their comfortable living room, watching the chaos unfold on their television screen as a mob storms the U.S. Capitol. The room is dimly lit, casting long shadows on the walls as the flickering images of rioters breaking windows and clashing with police reflect off the glass coffee table. In Chapter 13, Em outwardly expresses shock at the scene, her voice tinged with just the right amount of disapproval, yet something about the moment…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin On July 2, 2021, Chapter 31 unfolds as Bonnie wakes up to the oppressive darkness of a cold basement cell, her body aching and her mind clouded with confusion. The thirst in her throat is unbearable, her head pounding as she struggles to recall how she ended up in such a horrifying predicament. Above her, the grand Victorian home of Professors Rodney and Emily Harris gives no indication of the horrors that unfold beneath its pristine exterior. Unlike the previous captives—Jorge Castro, Cary Dressler,…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 33 unfolds with Bonnie trapped in her confined cell, her body frail from relentless hunger and dehydration, while her mind races with thoughts of escape. Her captors, Rodney and Emily Harris, have provided her with minimal sustenance—two bottles of water, a cup of Ka’Chava, and a raw piece of liver, the latter of which she finds revolting. Memories of her last proper meal, a simple tuna-and-egg sandwich, intensify her despair, making her dire situation feel even more unbearable. Hours pass…
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