858 Results in the "Thriller / Mystery" category


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      CHAPTER 51

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Eve, accompanied by Avery and Xander, arrives at Rebecca’s home to meet Mallory, Rebecca’s mother and Eve’s grandmother. The tension is palpable as Rebecca’s red, chapped hands hint at the stress and emotional turmoil within the household. The living room is immaculately clean, suggesting either Rebecca’s efforts to cope or Mallory’s obsessive control. Mallory’s fixation on Eve is immediate, as she dismisses Avery’s presence and lavishes attention on Eve, comparing her to her late daughter,…
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      CHAPTER 83

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter depicts a high-stakes chess match between the protagonist and Vincent Blake, a formidable and wealthy adversary. The protagonist, playing white, opens with the Queen’s Gambit, a classic maneuver, but soon reveals her strategic depth by luring Blake into a trap that costs him his queen. As the game progresses, Blake realizes they are more evenly matched than he anticipated, and the tension escalates with each move. The protagonist’s calculated playstyle and psychological edge become…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Jameson Hawthorne slips away from his family and security to visit Ian Johnstone-Jameson, a man he believes to be his father, at an upscale London residence. Despite the opulence of the building and the guarded demeanor of its security, Jameson gains entry using an invitation card. The encounter is charged with tension as Jameson, driven by curiosity rather than emotional need, prepares to engage in a psychological duel with Ian. The lavish flat, adorned with artwork and marked by a stark black "B" in the…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Grayson becomes increasingly certain that Eve has someone surveilling his family, a realization that unsettles him as he recalls a tense encounter with her. The memory of their meeting by the pool haunts him—Eve's resemblance to Emily and her sharp, self-deprecating remarks about being an "affair baby" stir conflicting emotions. Noticing her injury, Grayson feels a protective rage, vowing that whoever harmed her will pay. This memory reinforces his determination to address the threat posed by Eve's…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Jameson and Avery are in the midst of a high-stakes game, having just obtained an ornate golden key adorned with jewels and pearls. Jameson is captivated by the key, recognizing it as one of two needed to win, but he remains cautious about its true purpose. The odds of it being the correct key are uncertain, and he refuses to settle for mere chance, determined to find better alternatives. Their dialogue reveals a competitive edge, with Jameson emphasizing that Hawthornes don’t accept unfavorable odds…
    • SIX YEARS, ELEVEN MONTHS, AND ONE WEEK AGO Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with a solemn warning about the intense and singular nature of a Hawthorne man's love, described as all-consuming and eternal. Tobias Hawthorne reflects on his own undying love for his late wife, emphasizing that such love leaves no room for another. This sentiment is framed as both a promise and a caution, suggesting that this depth of devotion is both a blessing and a potential source of destruction. The tone is grave, underscoring the weight of emotional commitment within the Hawthorne…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Avery receiving a mysterious package at Hawthorne House, which Oren initially confiscates for security checks. The package contains an antique-looking jewelry box with a six-dial combination lock, suggesting an escalation from previous communications from Toby's abductor. The Hawthorne brothers, Eve, and Libby gather in the library as Avery examines the box, noting the absence of a note this time. The group speculates about the sender's ability to bypass school security, interpreting…
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      CHAPTER 62

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Avery grapples with the shocking possibility that Will Blake, Vincent Blake’s long-missing son, might be Toby’s biological father. Mallory Laughlin’s vague revelations about a charming older man named Liam, coupled with the timeline of Will’s disappearance, fuel Avery’s suspicions. Questions swirl about Toby’s knowledge of his parentage, Vincent Blake’s motives for taking him, and how Tobias Hawthorne came to possess a seal belonging to Will. The weight of these unanswered questions leaves…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Grayson approaches the situation with Gigi as a complex problem requiring multiple potential solutions. His primary strategy involves ensuring she loses the key to her father's safe-deposit box, which would prevent her from accessing any incriminating evidence. However, he acknowledges other angles, such as monitoring her movements and preventing her from identifying the box's registered name. To re-engage with her, Grayson creates a social media account and carefully crafts a message, wary of sending…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Grayson returning to the Grayson house, where Gigi and Savannah react to his presence with mixed emotions. Gigi is morose about their mother's isolation in the library, while Savannah is openly hostile, ordering Grayson to wait outside. Gigi confides in Grayson about her family's dynamics, revealing her mother's retreat to the library and Savannah's obsession with basketball. Grayson, meanwhile, struggles with his growing attachment to the girls, recognizing the danger of emotional…
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