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    • Chapter 32: An Investigation of Secrets Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin On July 27, 2021, in Chapter 32, Holly Gibney drives down Ridge Road, her mind filled with the tangled pieces of her ongoing investigation. She pulls into a two-hour parking zone, taking a deep breath before dialing the Harris household, intent on questioning Professor Harris about Cary Dressler. The name has surfaced in connection with a series of auto thefts, and after spotting Dressler in a team photo at Strike Em Out Lanes, Holly is determined to explore any potential connections. Professor Harris…
    • Chapter 34: The Investigation Unfolds Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 34 finds Holly Gibney navigating an investigation that feels increasingly directionless, struggling to connect the dots between a string of disappearances and a local bowling team called the Golden Oldies. Despite initially suspecting a link between the victims and Roddy Harris, a member of the team, she begins to doubt his involvement, realizing she may be chasing a lead with no real substance. Determined to make better use of her time, she alters her plans and decides to visit her Uncle Henry at…
    • Chapter 35: The Depths of Desperation Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 35 unfolds with Rodney Harris moving methodically through the kitchen, his hands steady as he prepares dinner, though his mind is preoccupied with far darker concerns. His wife, Emily, writhes in pain upstairs, her severe sciatic condition rendering her almost immobile, but her focus remains on something other than her suffering. Meanwhile, in the basement below, Bonnie Dahl, their captive, receives a cold bottle of Diet Pepsi—an ordinary gesture masking an insidious intent, as Rodney has laced…
    • Chapter 36: The Investigation Deepens Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Holly Gibney remains completely absorbed in her investigation, her sharp instincts guiding her toward details that others might dismiss as irrelevant. In Chapter 36, a call from Randy Holsten shifts her focus, as he casually mentions that Bonnie, the girl at the center of Holly’s case, once played the role of a Christmas elf at a holiday gathering. While this detail seems insignificant at first, Holly’s investigative mind recognizes the potential for connections hidden beneath the surface, prompting…
    • Chapter 37: Rituals of Horror and Control Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 37 unfolds as Roddy steps into Emily’s dimly lit bedroom with a focused demeanor, carefully balancing a tray that holds a rather unsettling sight—a goblet filled with a strange, white, lard-like substance streaked with thin red threads. Despite the unbearable pain that confines her to bed, Emily's gaze lingers on the odd offering before her, her curiosity outweighing her discomfort. As Roddy approaches, he explains that this peculiar meal is a carefully prepared suet pudding, something he had…
    • Chapter 38: Holly Gibney’s Disappearance and Penny’s Growing Fear Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Penny Dahl glances at the time on her phone—10:15 PM—and redials the number, her fingers tightening around the device as unease creeps in. Chapter 38 of her night unfolds with growing tension. Voicemail. Again. She inhales sharply and leaves another message, her voice now edged with impatience and concern. “It’s Penny Dahl again. Where are you? Call me as soon as you get this. It’s important.” The night is growing darker, quieter, and the dwindling fireflies seem to mirror the diminishing hope…
    • Chapter 40: Holly’s Testimony and the Aftermath of Horror Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin On July 30, 2021, Chapter 40 unfolds as Holly Gibney is summoned to a meeting at Kiner Memorial Hospital, where she is escorted into a conference room occupied by FBI Agent Herbert Beale, District Attorney Albert Tantle, and several other law enforcement officials. The discussion centers on the gruesome cannibalistic crimes that have dominated national headlines, with Holly playing a key role in the case after barely escaping captivity. Seated in a wheelchair per hospital protocol, she is still recovering…
    • Chapter 41: Emily Harris’ Dark Influence and the Horrors of Control Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin On the evening of August 4, 2021, Chapter 41 of Holly Gibney’s life takes an unexpected turn when her quiet routine is disrupted by an unannounced visit from Isabelle Jaynes, who arrives alongside FBI agents Herbert Beale and Curtis Rogan. Their presence underscores the weight of a case that has captured nationwide attention, a disturbing narrative further exposed through the discovery of Emily Harris’s chilling diaries. These journals, dating back to October 2012—before the gruesome murder of Jorge…
    • Chapter 42: Holly Gibney’s Crossroads Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Holly Gibney sits on her balcony, basking in the warmth of an August morning while grappling with the weight of recent changes in her life. Chapter 42 finds her at a crossroads, with Finders Keepers temporarily closed, leaving the future of her investigative work in limbo. For the first time in years, she faces the prospect of a life without the relentless pursuit of justice. Pete, her unwavering colleague, has been considering retirement, and with her newfound financial security following an unexpected…
    • Now: The wedding night Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The wedding night, once a dazzling celebration of unity and joy, is suddenly plunged into an unsettling darkness as a power outage sweeps through the marquee. The revelers, caught mid-conversation and mid-dance, fall silent as the storm outside intensifies, rattling the very fabric of the tent. Rain lashes against the structure, the wind’s howling crescendos drowning out the initial gasps of surprise. The dim glow of flickering candles barely illuminates the disoriented guests, casting eerie shadows that…
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