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      Chapter 28

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 28 begins with an unexpected phone call that sets a chain of events into motion. Patricia receives a call from Slick, who is eager to brainstorm ideas for an upcoming Halloween celebration. However, Patricia is taken aback when Slick reveals she has decided to throw a Reformation Party instead of celebrating Halloween in its traditional form. Slick explains that her decision stems from her strong opposition to Halloween, particularly due to its association with Satanism, and she proposes that they…
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      Chapter 13

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 13 begins with Charles Halloway standing by the library window on a cold, still night, his gaze fixed on the world outside. Below, two boys hurriedly made their way home, their figures casting fleeting shadows as they dashed along the street. Halloway softly murmured their names, "Jim! Will!" but his voice, though faint, carried a profound sense of longing. The night seemed to stretch endlessly before him, and his heart echoed with the yearning to connect, though words alone could not bridge the…
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      Chapter 21

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 21 of If These Wings Could Fly opens with the protagonist preparing to visit her friend Liam, who is helping her with art homework. The day begins with her mother casually mentioning that Liam called, which sends the protagonist into a mix of emotions—amused by the idea of having a “boyfriend” yet focused on preparing for the visit. As she heads to the bathroom, her younger sister Juniper, ever curious and a little envious, begins applying lip gloss and questions her relationship with Liam.…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Reid and his companions, including Lou, Beau, and Coco, navigating a tense journey through a shifting landscape as they seek an audience with the Beast of Gévaudan. The group’s unease is palpable, with Lou sending her fox, Brigitte, ahead as a messenger, but receiving no response. As dusk falls, the environment transforms into a muddy, briny terrain, heightening the sense of foreboding. The group’s anxiety grows as they realize they are being watched by wolves, their howls…
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      Chapter 5

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 5 opens with Patricia waking to a new reality—her left ear partially gone, her face swollen, and a bandage wrapping her head tightly like a memory she couldn’t avoid. The keyword, Chapter 5, captures the beginning of physical and emotional adjustment. In the mirror, she examines what’s missing, overwhelmed by the loss not just of skin but of something symbolic: part of her identity. Yet she doesn’t allow herself to linger in grief. Instead, she moves with purpose, driven by the voice that…
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      Chapter 39

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 39 begins with rising panic and a sense of helpless urgency, as Kitty struggles to impose order in the aftermath of an encounter that has left Patricia unconscious and the house soaked in dread. She paces the room, repeating Grace’s name, wishing someone older, wiser, or simply more decisive were in charge. The silence is broken by a sudden jolt—Patricia’s body still, her breathing irregular, sending a wave of alarm through the group. Mrs. Greene surprises them all by stepping forward,…
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      Chapter 2

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 2 begins with Leighton standing by her bedroom window, observing the unsettling scene unfolding outside. The trees and rooftops surrounding her house are crowded with a large gathering of crows, their ominous presence thick in the morning air. Leighton watches as her brother returns home, the sight of him only adding to her unease. She hurries through her morning shower, hoping that the routine will bring some semblance of normalcy to the chaotic morning. However, this year feels different for…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Lou floating serenely in a frozen pool, her ethereal beauty likened to that of a melusine. Reid observes her with a mix of admiration and curiosity as snowflakes gather on her skin. Their playful banter reveals a comfortable intimacy, with Lou teasing Reid about magic and his apparent lack of enthusiasm. The scene is charged with warmth despite the icy surroundings, as Lou offers to teach Reid how to heat water, hinting at the magical undercurrents between them. Reid’s internal…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Reid awakening in a disoriented and drugged state, struggling to focus on the face of Auguste, who stands over him. Reid's limbs feel unnaturally heavy, and his wrists burn with pain. Auguste forces a bitter substance down his throat, causing Reid to vomit repeatedly. As his senses gradually sharpen, Reid recognizes Auguste's wolf-like features and realizes he and Madame Labelle have been injected with a drug, likely hemlock, meant to subdue them. The scene is tense, with Chasseurs…
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      Chapter 17

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 17 begins with Patricia stepping down the shaky front steps of the house, holding a silver Boy Scout flashlight in her hand. She had just spoken to Mrs. Greene, who stood at the doorway, but as Patricia prepared to search around the back of the trailer, Mrs. Greene swiftly locked the door behind her, securing it with a chain. The night around her was alive with the hum of air conditioners, and the woods were filled with a cacophony of insects, making the air thick and heavy as she moved into the…
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