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    • Chapter 29: The Perfect Trap Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin On the morning of July 1, 2021, at exactly 8:03 AM, Chapter 29 unfolds as Bonnie Rae Dahl steps into the Jet Mart on Red Bank Avenue, following her usual routine. She exchanges a friendly greeting with Emilio, the cashier, before reaching for a cold Diet Pepsi, letting her eyes wander over the snack options. Unbeknownst to her, just outside the store, two sinister figures—Roddy and Emily Harris—watch her every move, their failing bodies and warped beliefs pushing them toward another desperate act of…
    • Chapter 28: The Investigation Expands Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 28 sees Holly Gibney steadfast in her investigation into the disappearance of Cary Dressler, convinced that unraveling his connections within the local bowling scene might offer new leads. She begins her search at Strike Em Out bowling alley, where she meticulously studies a framed photograph of the Golden Oldies team, a group Cary was closely associated with. As she discreetly captures the image on her phone, her attention lingers on a young Barbara Robinson among the team members, a reminder of…
    • Chapter 26: The Mystery of Disappearance Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin On July 27, 2021, Chapter 26 of Holly Gibney’s investigation takes a new turn when she receives a call from Emilio Herrera, an employee at Jet Mart, about a regular customer who mysteriously vanished. The missing person in question, Cary Dressler, was a familiar face at the convenience store, often stopping in for his favorite high-caffeine sodas. Known for his laid-back demeanor, long blond hair, and a distinctive moped covered in stickers, Cary was a figure that most locals recognized. Emilio’s…
    • Chapter 24: The Investigation Stalls Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin When Holly arrives at Jet Mart in Chapter 24, she finds Emilio Herrera, the store clerk, eager to talk about Bonnie Rae Dahl, a well-known figure in the community who has recently gone missing. Emilio recalls Bonnie as a friendly and reliable customer, someone whose visits were a regular part of the store’s routine. Despite Holly’s careful questioning, he has no recollection of anything unusual happening on the night she disappeared, nor does he remember seeing the van that Holly believes could be…
    • Chapter 22: The Unsolved Disappearance Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 22 unfolds with Holly Gibney starting her day with a quiet sense of determination as she checks her phone, hoping for any updates on a Twitter inquiry regarding Ellen Craslow. The lead had been a long shot, and as expected, no useful responses had come in, yet she remains undeterred. Investigations often require patience, and she has learned that even the smallest detail, overlooked at first, can eventually unlock an entire case. As Chapter 22 progresses, Holly moves through her morning routine,…
    • Chapter 16: Confronting Holly’s Mother’s Legacy Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin On the morning of July 24, 2021, Chapter 16 unfolds as Holly arrives at her late mother’s home in Meadowbrook Estates, the weight of the moment pressing heavily on her. She watches as the A.D. Cleaning crew departs, their job limited to a COVID-related disinfection rather than a full post-mortem cleanup, confirming that her mother passed of natural causes. A small envelope left behind by the cleaners reassures Holly that no items were removed from the house, yet the reality of stepping inside fills her…
    • Chapter 14: The Missing Persons Case Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 14 unfolds as Jerome recounts his recent ordeal to Holly, his voice laced with frustration and exhaustion as he describes the frantic rush to get Vera to the hospital. The situation was dire—Vera, already in poor health, suffered a sudden collapse that left Jerome scrambling for help in an overburdened healthcare system stretched thin by the COVID-19 pandemic. With hospitals filled beyond capacity, emergency rooms were forced to operate under triage-like conditions, and after stabilizing her, the…
    • Chapter 13: Targeting Bonnie Rae Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin On January 6, 2021, Emily (Em) and her husband, Rodney (Roddy), sit in their comfortable living room, watching the chaos unfold on their television screen as a mob storms the U.S. Capitol. The room is dimly lit, casting long shadows on the walls as the flickering images of rioters breaking windows and clashing with police reflect off the glass coffee table. In Chapter 13, Em outwardly expresses shock at the scene, her voice tinged with just the right amount of disapproval, yet something about the moment…
    • Chapter 12: The Missing Persons Investigation Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 12 unfolds on a blistering afternoon in a neighborhood where the streets bear the names of trees yet lack any real foliage. Jerome finds himself on Sycamore Street, standing outside Vera Steinman’s modest home. The air is thick with heat, and the hum of an overworked air conditioner struggles against the oppressive warmth, its efforts as futile as Vera’s fading hopes. She greets Jerome with weary eyes, her posture stiff with the tension of someone who has spent years bracing for bad news but…
    • Chapter 10: The Bonnie Dahl Disappearance Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin On July 23, 2021, Chapter 10 of Holly Gibney’s life unfolds in an unexpected way—she discovers that she has inherited over six million dollars from her late mother’s estate. The sheer magnitude of the inheritance feels out of place in her world, which has always been guided by modesty, purpose, and an unwavering pursuit of truth rather than material wealth. As she sits in her car, parked under the relentless midday sun, she hesitates to turn on the air conditioning, almost as if punishing herself for…
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