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In the chapter of The day before: OLIVIA: The Bridesmaid, In the cave the sea has come in, so it’s practically lapping at our feet, the water black as ink. It makes the space feel smaller, more claustrophobic. Hannah and I have to sit nearer to each other than we did before, our knees touching, a candle we nicked from the drawing room perched on the rock in front of us in its glass lantern. Now I understand why it’s called the Whispering Cave. The high water has changed the acoustics in here so that…-
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Jules: The Bride
The Bride and Charlie find themselves standing alone on the battlements, temporarily removed from the wedding’s extravagant celebrations, caught in a moment of nostalgia and unresolved emotions. The night air is cool, thick with the weight of things left unsaid, their conversation a delicate balance between familiarity and the unspoken tension of past indiscretions. The Bride, Jules, soon to be wed, explains the official reasoning behind choosing this remote island location—privacy from the press, a…-
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Aoife: The Wedding Planner
The Wedding Planner had carefully orchestrated every detail, but now, in the eerie quiet of the night, Aoife and Freddy are jolted by an unsettling noise that cuts through the stillness. The sound seems to blur the lines between human and something altogether more otherworldly, reverberating through the darkened landscape of the island. The wedding festivities, which had earlier filled the air with music and laughter, have long since ended, and all the guests have retreated to their quarters, leaving…-
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Now: The wedding night
In "The Wedding Night," a search party sets out into a chaotic, storm-lashed night, the only source of light coming from the flickering paraffin torches that struggle to stay lit against the intensity of the wind. The night around them seems alive with the fury of nature; the gusts of wind howl like a physical presence, battering the group as they move forward. The terrain is treacherous and narrow, bordered by the eerie expanse of peat bogs that are invisible in the darkness, yet their potential dangers…-
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The Bride wakes up on her wedding day, her heart weighed down by an inexplicable sense of unease. The remnants of the previous night’s festivities still linger in her mind, mingling with the unsettling fragments of a vivid dream that disturbs her morning. Even though her fiancé, Will, has adhered to the traditional custom of sleeping separately before their wedding, The Bride feels a deep longing for his presence. She wishes she could share the excitement, the nerves, and the anticipation of the day…
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Now: The wedding night
On the wedding night, with the wind howling around them, Duncan, Femi, and Angus find themselves outside, torches in hand, searching the darkness for something unknown but undeniably unsettling. The mention of a body by a waitress has set the stage for their uneasy mission, turning the already grim atmosphere into a breeding ground for suspicion and fear. Every strange noise and irregularity in the terrain now feels like a potential discovery, heightening their anxiety as they move through the night.…-
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Olivia: The Bridesmaid
Olivia, the bridesmaid, stands among the wedding guests, yet she feels like a stranger in her own skin, detached from the joyous atmosphere that surrounds her. The air is crisp, sending chills through her thin dress, but the cold does not bother her as much as the weight of her emotions. She clenches the bouquet in her hands, the sharp thorns digging into her skin, a sting she barely registers as she discreetly licks away the blood, unwilling to let anyone see the cracks forming beneath her composed…-
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Jules: The Bride
Jules’ wedding day begins like a carefully curated dream, set against the breathtaking yet wild backdrop of a cliffside ceremony. The event is meticulously planned, every detail crafted to exude elegance and perfection, reflecting her desire for control and order. Yet, as she and Will return from their private photo session, an unease settles in—something imperceptible yet undeniable, a shift in the air that makes her feel exposed in a way she hadn’t anticipated. Though laughter and conversation…-
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Acknowledgements
The acknowledgements section of The Guest List is a deeply personal and heartfelt tribute to the many individuals and organizations that played a crucial role in the book’s creation, publication, and success. The author begins by expressing immense gratitude to their editor, Kim Young, and Charlotte Brabbin, both of whom provided unwavering guidance throughout the creative process. Their ability to refine and enhance the narrative, combined with their belief in the author’s vision, helped shape the…-
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The morning after the harrowing events, Hannah boards the boat with Charlie, heading back to the mainland. The departure feels surreal, as though the tranquil waters and the shimmering sunlight are mocking the storm of emotions churning inside her. Most of the guests had already left earlier, leaving the family to linger in the aftermath of the tragedy, tethered to the island and its dark history. As the boat gently rocks over the waves, Hannah’s gaze drifts back toward the island, now cloaked in shadows…
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