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    • CHAPTER 66: JAMESON Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Jameson carefully observes the room's ornate ceiling, noting its intricate blue and gold design featuring an elaborate X with diamond-shaped squares on either side. Within these diamonds are shields containing symbols like Greek letters, a flower, a lion, and a sword. He recalls key phrases from Rohan, but nothing clicks until he shifts his focus from the details to the broader pattern—the X itself. This realization sparks a connection to Rohan's earlier hint about "the mark," suggesting the X might…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Jameson initiates the rebuilding of a tree house with his brothers, using the opportunity to share fragments of his recent adventures—meeting his father, winning a castle, and saving a duchess. He selectively reveals details about the Game, focusing on its riddles and challenges, including the silver ballerina puzzle. His brothers eventually solve it, prompting Grayson to pose his own cryptic riddle about the nature of a bet, which Jameson obsessively analyzes. The chapter hints at deeper family secrets…
      Mystery • Romance Novel • Thriller • Young Adult
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      CHAPTER 29

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with a tense atmosphere as the protagonists, Jameson and the narrator, search Hawthorne House for clues, reflecting on their shared history. Their conversation reveals Jameson's nostalgic fondness for the competitive games orchestrated by their grandfather, Tobias Hawthorne, which bonded him with his brothers despite their rivalries. The narrator questions whether Tobias left the current game to prove her worth, hinting at deeper insecurities about her selection as his heir. This…
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      CHAPTER 61

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with the protagonist questioning whether Toby’s choice of a poem by William Blake holds deeper significance beyond its emotional resonance. The discovery of the Blake family seal in Tobias Hawthorne’s possession sparks a flurry of speculation, linking it to Vincent Blake’s vendetta. As the group waits in the SUV, the protagonist’s mind races through themes of revenge and vengeance, suggesting that Blake’s actions may not stem from a decades-old patent dispute but rather from a…
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      Chapter 4

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 4 begins with a question that sounds casual but carries a sharper edge underneath: “Since when does Eddie Rochester have a dog?” Emily Clark, or Mrs. Clark as she insists everyone in the neighborhood say—except when she reminds you that "Emily is fine"—asks it with a smile that doesn’t quite meet her eyes. She’s dressed in her usual athleisure that’s probably more about status than sweat, her thermos monogrammed, her tone sweet but lined with judgment. She knows Adele isn’t mine,…
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      Chapter 34

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 34 begins with a decision that can’t quite be explained. The narrator finds himself driving toward the lake, unsure if it’s curiosity, jealousy, or something deeper that pulls him there. Tripp had casually mentioned Bea’s invitation earlier, and while they weren’t close, it planted a seed. The idea that Bea would ask Tripp to join a supposedly women-only weekend felt wrong. Something in that gesture stirred a quiet discomfort, a nagging instinct that wouldn’t settle. Maybe it was the look…
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      Capítulo 16

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Capítulo 16 começa com a incerteza que Lowen sente após um encontro que a deixa confusa e cheia de dúvidas sobre sua própria percepção. Durante a noite, ela acredita ter visto Verity em pé no topo da escada, mas ao acordar, a dúvida sobre o que realmente aconteceu a consome. Será que ela realmente viu Verity, ou foi apenas uma alucinação causada pela exaustão? Essa dúvida começa a corroer sua mente, e ela se questiona sobre sua saúde mental e se a culpa que sente por estar próxima de…
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      Chapter 29

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 29 begins with Nina returning home in the early afternoon after dropping Cecelia off at camp, carrying four large shopping bags from an unplanned spree. She drops the bags unceremoniously in the living room, her excitement palpable as she eagerly begins to share her finds with Millie. Nina's appearance, however, is far from the polished image she might usually project—her clothes are marked with sweat stains, and her hair is disheveled, making Millie question Andrew’s continued affection for…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The Shrimper, Hal Miller, a known fixture in the local community of Barkley Cove, made his way into the familiar, rustic Dog-Gone beer hall on a chilly 1969 evening. The warm, golden glow of the beer signs illuminated the space, casting shadows on the faces of the regulars gathered around the bar. Sheriff Ed, along with his companion Joe, had already taken their place at the long, worn pine bar, engaging in the usual banter with locals, most of whom were lost in conversation about the strange and…
    • Chapter 37: Rituals of Horror and Control Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 37 unfolds as Roddy steps into Emily’s dimly lit bedroom with a focused demeanor, carefully balancing a tray that holds a rather unsettling sight—a goblet filled with a strange, white, lard-like substance streaked with thin red threads. Despite the unbearable pain that confines her to bed, Emily's gaze lingers on the odd offering before her, her curiosity outweighing her discomfort. As Roddy approaches, he explains that this peculiar meal is a carefully prepared suet pudding, something he had…
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