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    • 36. To Trap a Fox Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin To Trap a Fox, set in 1969, unfolds with a significant development in the investigation into the murder of Chase Andrews. Joe enters the sheriff's office, carrying a crucial report that adds weight to the ongoing case against Miss Clark. Alongside Sheriff Ed, Joe examines the growing evidence, with one of the most significant findings being fibers from Miss Clark’s hat found on Chase’s jacket after his death, a post-mortem discovery that directly links her to the crime scene. This alone gives the…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Search the Shack, set in 1969, opens with Sheriff Joe and Ed arriving at Kya’s isolated shack deep in the marshlands, armed with a search warrant aimed at finding crucial evidence related to Chase’s mysterious death. The scene is painted with a contrast of the natural world that envelops the shack, with the sounds of the marsh and the movement of wildlife creating a peaceful ambiance. However, the gravity of their task looms large as they step into Kya’s world, filled with tension and an undercurrent…
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      32. Alibi

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Alibi serves as a crucial turning point in the investigation into the death of Chase Andrews, as a storm rages over Barkley Cove in 1969. The once-clear suspicions surrounding Miss Clark’s involvement in the crime begin to crumble after Sheriff Joe and his colleague Ed receive unexpected revelations. Despite the fact that Miss Clark is notoriously elusive, Joe uncovers reliable testimonies that place her far from the scene of the crime. Jumpin’, who runs a marina in the area, provides a key piece of…
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      3. Chase

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chase, 1969, opens with an unsettling atmosphere, setting the tone for a chapter that blends youthful curiosity with the harsh reality of an untimely death. Two young boys, Benji Mason and Steve Long, begin their day full of excitement as they venture up the fire tower, an activity that fills them with energy and adventure. However, their journey takes a horrifying turn when they spot something out of place—what they initially assume is just a figure in the distance, turns out to be the body of Chase…
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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…
    • 25. A Visit from Patti Love Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin A Visit from Patti Love unfolds in 1969 when Patti Love Andrews, the grieving mother of Chase Andrews, makes a pivotal visit to the sheriff's office. Dressed in mourning attire, her eyes filled with sorrow and a lingering sense of disbelief, Patti Love presents herself as a woman who has yet to accept the tragic loss of her son. She is convinced that Chase's death wasn’t simply a freak accident but something far more sinister. She shares her growing suspicion with Sheriff Ed and Deputy Joe, expressing…
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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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    • 19. Something Going On Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Something Going On was becoming clearer as the morning unfolded in the sleepy town, where Deputy Purdue and Sheriff Ed sat comfortably in the familiar setting of Parker’s, their favorite haunt, sipping on coffee and nibbling on donuts. The ritual felt like any other, part of their established routine, but today, the conversation turned to matters far more serious. The death of Chase Andrews weighed heavily on both men, and despite their calm demeanor, the realization that something deeper was at play had…
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      1. Ma

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Ma's departure in the summer of 1952 was a turning point for six-year-old Kya Clark, a moment etched into the quiet, stifling heat of the North Carolina marshlands. The air, thick with humidity, seemed to press down upon the land, as if nature itself shared in the weight of Kya's loss. Her mother, dressed in her only pair of good shoes and carrying a blue train case, walked away from the shack without a word, leaving Kya to watch her vanish into the horizon. The sense of abandonment that Kya experienced in…
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