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    • by LovelyMay Chapter XV – Dawn O’Hara, The Girl Who Laughed Trashed opens with a jolt of unwelcome news as Herr and Frau Knapf announce that financial hardship will force them to close their beloved German boardinghouse. For Dawn, the decision is more than a change in address—it disrupts a fragile sense of stability she had come to cherish. The Knapfs’ warm presence, the house's cozy quirks, and the odd yet endearing mix of residents have all created a place that felt closer to a family than just rented walls.…
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      by LovelyMay The Very Latest Thing begins in the intimate setting of a smoking room where Lady Mickleham, with her characteristic blend of charm and provocation, unveils her newest social experiment: a confession album. Unlike a guestbook filled with pleasantries, this one demands sincerity—real, unvarnished opinions from her friends, sealed with the honor not to flatter. Mr. Carter, no stranger to Dolly’s whims, reacts with amused reluctance. He teases the absurdity of it all, wary of the consequences that…
    • Chapter IV: How They Took Lazaro through Spain Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter IV: How They Took Lazaro through Spain begins with Lazaro reflecting on a strange twist of fate that turned him from a man into an attraction. After miraculously surviving an ordeal at sea—one he compares to Jonah’s tale—he finds himself rescued not by kindness but by opportunists. The fishermen, eager to profit from the unusual event, decide to put him on display across the country. With the blessing of the Inquisition’s ministers, they transform him into a living exhibit. Moss is…
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    • Chapter X – The Church Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter X – The Church follows Agnes Grey’s quiet observations during and after a Sunday service, bringing to light how personal values shape how one interprets others. It begins with the arrival of a new curate, whose presence quickly becomes the subject of speculation among the Murray sisters. During their walk home, Rosalie inquires about Agnes’s opinion of him, likely hoping to validate her own impressions. Agnes, choosing her words with care, admits that her focus during the service had been on…
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    • CHAPTER XV -Dawn O’Hara: The Girl Who Laughed Cover
      by LovelyMay CHAPTER XV – Dawn O’Hara: The Girl Who Laughed begins with unwelcome news that sends a ripple of sadness through the boardinghouse—Herr and Frau Knapf have decided to shut down their establishment. Financial strain has made it impossible for them to continue, and the decision means everyone, including Dawn, must find new accommodations. The announcement shifts the tone of the house, where laughter once filled the halls, now replaced by packing boxes and quiet farewells. Dawn feels the loss deeply,…
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      Chapter 31

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 31 There is a certain freedom in marrying a man when you aren’t hiding anything. Celia was gone. I wasn’t really at a place in my life where I could fall in love with anyone, and Rex wasn’t the type of man who seemed capable of falling in love at all. Maybe, if we’d met at different times in our lives, we might have hit it off. But with things as they were, Rex and I had a relationship built entirely on box office.It was tacky and fake and manipulative.But it was the beginning of my…
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      2. Jodie

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Jodie, Kya’s older brother, had always been her closest companion during the early years following their mother’s departure. As the family began to fragment under the weight of their father’s abusive tendencies, Kya found solace in the bond she shared with him, even amidst the growing tension in their home. They would often share quiet, fleeting moments of normalcy—simple breakfasts and leisurely walks through the marshlands—creating a semblance of family, a fragile cocoon that briefly shielded…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 1 introduces the foundation of the narrative by focusing on the first time Andrea, their father’s new love interest, is introduced to the Dutch House, a grand estate that serves as both a setting and a symbol of the family’s changing fortunes. The narrator, along with his sister Maeve, witnesses the arrival of Andrea, an event that carries an unspoken tension, signaling a shift in the balance of their lives. Their father, a man of few words when it comes to emotions, appears indifferent to the…
    • Aoife: The Wedding Planner Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The scene surrounding me is a blur of constant motion, a cacophony of voices and concerns. Everywhere I turn, there are guests with requests, questions, and last-minute changes that need immediate attention. As The Wedding Planner, it’s my job to handle all of it with grace and composure—to soothe anxieties, to anticipate needs before they are voiced, and to ensure that the day, despite its inevitable chaos, moves forward with flawless elegance. Even as nature attempts to throw its own unpredictable…
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