858 Results in the "Thriller / Mystery" category


    • CHAPTER 14: JAMESON Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Jameson and Avery arrive at an exclusive, high-society event reminiscent of the Kentucky Derby but with a royal twist. The atmosphere is opulent, filled with elite attendees dressed in top hats and elegant attire, all vying for attention. Despite the presence of royals, Avery becomes a focal point due to her status as the Hawthorne heiress and her recent decision to give away a vast fortune. The absence of press and personal security adds to the event's exclusivity, setting the stage for their strategic…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Jameson finds himself in a modest office with Zella and Branford, facing the enigmatic Proprietor of the Mercy. A large, metal-covered book on the desk immediately captures their attention, its significance clear from the others' reactions. The Proprietor dismisses Avery and Rohan, leaving the trio to discuss their purpose. Jameson notes the Proprietor's unremarkable appearance, contrasting with his formidable reputation, and senses the gravity of the moment as the man asserts they know why they’ve been…
    • CHAPTER 75: JAMESON Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin In this chapter, Jameson faces a pivotal moment as his father figure, Ian, unexpectedly arrives during the high-stakes Game. Ian commends Jameson’s efforts but demands he hand over the keys he has obtained, revealing a shift in their alliance. Jameson, feeling betrayed, refuses, realizing Ian now views him as disposable. The tension escalates as Avery stands by Jameson, questioning Ian’s motives, while Katharine, aligned with Ian, coldly insists on retrieving the keys for her own agenda. Jameson’s…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with the protagonist, Avery, grappling with the secret of Toby’s daughter, Eve, which she has kept hidden at Toby’s request. When Eve unexpectedly appears at the gates of Hawthorne House, Avery is overwhelmed by emotion but quickly shifts into protective mode, aware of the potential harm Eve’s presence could cause Grayson, who is emotionally fragile. Eve’s striking resemblance to Emily Laughlin—a figure tied to the Hawthorne family’s painful past—heightens Avery’s urgency…
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      CHAPTER 38

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with the protagonist experiencing a breakthrough in their investigation, realizing they must challenge their assumptions about Toby's disappearance. They consider the possibility that Toby was taken as revenge for his father Tobias Hawthorne's past actions, reflecting on hints about the family's dark secrets and the questionable means Tobias may have used to build his empire. This leads them to question Oren, Tobias's former head of security, about a "List" of potential threats—people…
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      CHAPTER 70

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with a tense silence among the Hawthorne brothers as they grapple with the revelations about their grandfather, Tobias Hawthorne. The protagonist reflects on how Hawthorne’s manipulative schemes have shaped their lives, comparing his tactics to "killing twelve birds with one stone." The brothers realize they’ve been pawns in his grand design, with each warning the protagonist about the family’s destructive nature. Tobias’s apology and cryptic messages hint at a larger, dangerous…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Jameson discovers that Rohan is not merely a messenger but the Factotum, the right-hand man of the mysterious Proprietor of the Devil’s Mercy. The chapter opens with Jameson recalling Ian’s cryptic words about the Proprietor’s succession and the organization’s hidden workings. Avery confronts Rohan about the unethical use of child labor, to which Rohan responds with a chilling justification, hinting at his own traumatic past. The tension escalates as Rohan unlocks a hidden door, inviting them into…
    • CHAPTER 55: GRAYSON Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Grayson Hawthorne enters the hotel lobby, where the manager apologizes for an earlier misunderstanding involving his guest, Gigi. His thoughts briefly linger on Gigi’s reaction to discovering his identity, but he dismisses the manager’s concerns with icy detachment. Undeterred, the manager offers to clear the pool for him, hinting at his privileged status. However, Grayson steps outside to find the pool occupied by Eve, a figure from his past who evokes a mix of tension and unresolved emotions. Their…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Jameson and Zella surviving a perilous situation, with Zella acknowledging her debt to Jameson. In a surprising move, she throws the key they risked their lives for down to Katharine, leaving Jameson stunned. Branford, Jameson’s uncle, is furious, and tensions rise as Jameson insists on retrieving the chest. Branford’s anger is palpable, hinting at deeper familial conflicts, particularly with his brother Bowen, who holds leverage over him. Katharine’s arrival and her cryptic…
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      CHAPTER 17

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Avery finding Rebecca in the hidden tunnels beneath the Hawthorne estate, a place Tobias Hawthorne had once shown her as a child. Rebecca stands stiffly before a concrete wall, her red hair wild and her emotions raw. When Avery approaches, Rebecca initially mistakes her for Xander and then tries to push her away, but Avery refuses to leave. The tension between them is palpable, with Rebecca using silence as both a weapon and a shield, a habit she developed after her sister Emily’s…
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