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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…
    • Chapter 1: Holly in Captivity Cover
      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 LovelyMay Chapter 1 – The Lost Continent begins with the Coldwater slicing through the sky on its eastward course, held aloft by its buoyancy screen. We knew her exact speed, steady and unwavering, and it wasn't long before we saw her silhouette briefly painted against the last light of the setting sun. She vanished quickly beyond the horizon, and with her went our immediate connection to safety, leaving us only with hope and a desperate need to signal her back. With no conventional tools at our disposal, we…
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      Chapter 1

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 1 begins with Patricia reflecting on the vibrant yet overwhelming nature of her life, which has recently felt both chaotic and stagnant. In 1988, as George H. W. Bush won the presidential election and new cultural milestones were being set, Patricia, a mother of two, struggled to reconcile her personal desires with the reality of her responsibilities. With society changing rapidly, she finds herself disconnected from the world around her, unable to finish a book for her monthly book club…
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      Chapter 1

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 1 of If These Wings Could Fly sets a powerful tone as the protagonist reflects on the tense and emotionally charged environment at home. The opening scene describes the stifling heat of a humid night, with the protagonist’s window wide open, allowing the oppressive air to fill the room. Heavy clouds loom overhead, symbolizing a long-awaited storm, which represents not only the much-needed rain for the drought-stricken town but also the hope for change and forgiveness in the protagonist’s life.…
    • Blood Drops: Lou Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Lou witnessing a blood witch ritual called *pendency*, where Gabrielle mourns her mother’s death. The atmosphere is heavy with grief as Lou reflects on the brutal murder of Etienne Gilly, whose charred and decapitated body was left as a gruesome message. The witches reveal a pattern: victims are rumored to be the king’s illegitimate children, suggesting a targeted campaign of torture. Lou suspects her mother, Morgane, is behind these killings, possibly as retaliation for her…
    • Blood and Honey: Reid Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Reid regaining consciousness amid intense pain and chaos, finding himself in the middle of a violent battlefield. Coco urgently tries to help him, revealing that her blood magic is keeping his wound closed but requires honey for full healing. The scene is one of utter disorder, with allies like Deveraux, Toulouse, Zenna, Ansel, and Seraphine engaged in fierce combat against thieves. Reid notices the lifeless body of the thieves' leader nearby, his eye gouged out, and his…
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      Author’s Note

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Author’s Note — A few years ago, I wrote a novel titled My Best Friend’s Exorcism, set in 1988 Charleston during the height of the Satanic Panic. The story followed two teenage girls who become convinced that one of them is possessed, resulting in a dark spiral of chaos and fear. Because it was told through a teenager’s eyes, the adults were portrayed as clueless and out of touch—just as they often appear when you’re young and overwhelmed. But that perspective is only half the story. From a…
    • Auburn, Pennsylvania – September 3 Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Auburn, Pennsylvania, serves as the setting for the opening chapter, establishing a firm foundation in both time and place. The chapter is set on September 3, with the story drawing attention to a seemingly trivial yet significant statistic—the local crow population, recorded at 3,582. This number, though simple, carries weight and may symbolize something larger as the narrative progresses. The inclusion of this statistic offers readers an immediate connection to the town, while also subtly suggesting…
    • Auburn, Pennsylvania – September 28 Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Auburn, Pennsylvania, serves as the setting for this chapter of If These Wings Could Fly, dated September 28th. The main focus is on the local crow population, which is reported to be 22,367. This precise statistic is the cornerstone of the chapter, presented in a direct and matter-of-fact manner. The lack of any accompanying narrative or personal context surrounding this detail emphasizes the importance of this information on its own. This focus on numbers presents the crow population as a significant…
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