858 Results in the "Thriller / Mystery" category


    • CHAPTER 92: JAMESON Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Jameson Hawthorne reveling in the thrill of a new challenge, as the Hawthorne family bands together to support Grayson in his pursuit of justice. The group, including Avery, piles into an SUV, dressed in suits, signaling their unity and determination. Grayson reveals that the FBI recently raided the Grayson family home, an unexpected move he suspects was orchestrated by someone with a personal vendetta. The target of Grayson’s investigation is Kent Trowbridge, a lawyer with ties to…
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      CHAPTER 24

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Avery waking up to Alisa, her lawyer, knocking on her door. Oren, her security head, initially blocks Alisa's entry, but Avery lets her in. Alisa brings a mysterious leather satchel and immediately chastises Avery for not informing her about Eve, the woman claiming to be Toby Hawthorne's daughter. Alisa emphasizes her role in protecting Avery's legal interests, referencing her past decision to move Avery back to Hawthorne House during her coma, which secured her inheritance and…
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      CHAPTER 56

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with the protagonist reflecting on Vincent Blake's insistence on communicating exclusively with her, reinforcing her central role in the unfolding conflict. As she rejoins the group, she overhears a tense exchange between Thea and Rebecca, urging the latter to channel her emotions into anger rather than retreating inward. This moment highlights the emotional stakes and interpersonal dynamics among the characters, setting a charged atmosphere for the scene. Meanwhile, Jameson's immediate…
    • CHAPTER V. “IT ISN’T STRYCHNINE, IS IT?” Cover
      by LovelyMay In Chapter V of "The Mysterious Affair at Styles," titled "It Isn't Strychnine, Is It?", intrigue deepens as Hercule Poirot and the narrator explore the remnants of the previous night's mysterious events. They discover a note in Mrs. Inglethorp's handwriting, stirring speculation about her mental state and possible suicide. However, Poirot's attention is caught by other clues, leading them to scrutinize the household's coffee cups, only to find no evidence of strychnine poisoning. Poirot's meticulous…
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      by LovelyMay Chapter X - The woman in the Alcove explores a conversation that begins as a measured exchange and escalates into a turning point in the case. The narrator boldly presents a new theory, suggesting that Mr. Grey, far from being a passive guest during the fateful evening, orchestrated a deceptive scheme. She points to his history with diamonds, newly confirmed through her own discreet cable to England, as a compelling motive. A rare and valuable gem had disappeared, and the reappearance of a similar-looking…
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      by LovelyMay CHAPTER XX – A Strange Disappearance captures a moment of profound emotional reckoning where hearts confront the weight of past wounds and future hopes. Set within a mansion alive with secrets, the chapter unfolds quietly yet intensely, with each character pulled by unseen threads of duty, affection, and principle. In this deeply moving scene, the reader is invited not just to witness decisions being made but to feel the cost and courage behind them. The story reaches far beyond its romantic surface,…
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      Chapter 28

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 28 begins with a question I barely realize I’m asking, my words looser than they should be after three glasses of sauvignon blanc. As the car winds down from the country club, everything feels quiet—too quiet—but Eddie’s sigh fills the stillness. I ask if he’s worried, and while his answer isn’t entirely clear, the tension in his voice speaks volumes. His hand finds my knee briefly before returning to the wheel, his face shadowed in the dim dashboard light. There’s a tiredness around…
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      Capítulo 13

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Capítulo 13 começa com Lowen acordando de um pesadelo, seu corpo ainda tenso e sua mente confusa. Ela percebe que está em um lugar estranho, mas não consegue entender o motivo de ter acordado na cama de Verity. O cheiro e os sons ao seu redor a deixam ainda mais desconfortável, e ela começa a se questionar sobre como chegou até ali. As paredes amarelas do quarto, em contraste com as de seu próprio quarto, a fazem se sentir deslocada. O pânico cresce à medida que ela tenta processar o que está…
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      Chapter 14

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 14 I’ve been living with the Winchesters for about three weeks when I have my first parole officer meeting. I waited to schedule it for my day off. I don’t want them to know where I’m going. I’m down to monthly meetings with my officer, Pam, a stocky middle-aged woman with a strong jaw. Right after I got out, I was living in housing subsidized by the prison, but after Pam helped me get that waitressing job, I moved out and got my own place. Then after I lost the waitressing job, I never…
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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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