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      Chapter 9

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 9 begins with the energy of May's final days, where school events and academic pressures collided with the long-awaited promise of summer. Albemarle Academy’s end-of-year buzz had everyone shifting gears—students eager to escape, parents juggling schedules, and neighbors chatting about vacation plans. The keyword, Chapter 9, signals not just a change in time but in tone. June brings a heavy heat that blankets the Old Village in stillness, drawing curtains shut and pushing neighbors indoors.…
    • Happy Holidays, Book Clubbers! Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Happy Holidays, Book Clubbers! What a wonderful year for the Literary Guild of Mt. Pleasant, y’all! As we get ready to head into the new millennium, I think we can all look back and say that our 12th year was truly the best one yet for our book club. Who knows what the future will bring, but as you spend time with your loved ones this holiday season I hope you enjoy reflecting on all the great books we read in 1999. And if you don’t mind, and have the time, may this little poem help you rewind! We…
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      Chapter 6

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      by testsuphomeAdmin In Chapter 6 of If These Wings Could Fly, the story begins on a routine Monday morning. The characters make their way down the street toward the bus stop, passing by Mrs. Stieg's house, as they do every day. But today, something catches the protagonist’s eye as they approach Mrs. Stieg’s garden. In the far corner of the yard, a bush that had once been thriving now lies in ruins. This is no simple damage, like the incident where a bush had been broken in the past. Instead, the bush has been completely…
    • Claud Deveraux: Reid Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Reid refusing a drink from Lou in a chaotic tavern filled with actors and locals. The atmosphere is tense as Reid struggles with his emotions, frustrated by his inability to focus on their mission to gather information about Morgane’s plans. Lou attempts to lighten the mood, but Reid remains distant, consumed by panic at the thought of her leaving. The tavern’s raucous environment contrasts sharply with Reid’s inner turmoil, and his inability to articulate his fears strains…
    • The Last Note: Lou Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Lou and Reid arrive at a bar feeling relieved after Morgane's absence during the Archbishop’s funeral procession, despite the cryptic notes burning in Lou’s boot. Their lighthearted banter is interrupted by the tense atmosphere in the room, where La Voisin and Blaise’s factions sit apart, frustrated by the lack of action. Coco, Ansel, and others act as buffers, while Claud’s arrival with a skull-shaped mask sparks unease. The group debates their next move, with Coco suggesting using Lou and Reid as…
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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 5

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 5 begins with Charles Halloway standing in front of the saloon’s double doors, a heavy weight of uncertainty and dread pressing upon him. The stillness of the night amplifies his feelings, as if something sinister is about to unfold. The air itself feels charged, possibly holding the remnants of past fires or the foreboding presence of an impending Ice Age that might change the world in unimaginable ways. These thoughts swirl in Charles’s mind, each one darker and more troubling than the last.…
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      Chapter 15

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 15 of If These Wings Could Fly begins with Juniper and the narrator spending a peaceful morning together in their backyard, with the crisp air of early autumn settling in. Despite the season's chill, the weather remains unseasonably warm, which leads to Campbell riding her bike outside, even though she’s still recovering from a recent mishap involving a rosebush. This accident nearly ended her biking season early, but her resilience shows as she continues to enjoy the ride. Meanwhile, the…
    • Red Death and His Bride, Sleep Eternal: Reid Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Reid, the protagonist, being prepped for a performance by Zenna, a member of Troupe de Fortune. Irritated by her heavy-handed makeup application and the oppressive atmosphere, Reid questions the absence of his mother and fellow performer Beau. The troupe has arrived in Beauchêne, a village on the outskirts of La Fôret des Yeux, where a stage has been constructed for their act. As the sun sets, Reid feels an inexplicable unease, heightened by the knowledge that this is their final…
    • Evil Seeks a Foothold: Reid Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Reid reflecting on the unsettling events at La Mascarade des Crânes as he sits with Deveraux and Jean Luc in Léviathan. Jean Luc, visibly tense, warns the group that the king is aware of their actions and insists they leave before he returns, threatening arrest. Despite his harsh words, Jean Luc’s conflicted loyalty is evident when he advises Reid to flee the kingdom with Lou and Coco. The tension between them underscores the precarious alliance between witches and those who hunt…
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