284 Results in the "Young Adult" category


    • Chapter Fifty-Seven Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Cassian reflects on his usual joy during Winter Solstice, a time filled with drinking, snowball fights, and camaraderie with his brothers. However, this year, the festivities fill him with bitterness and anger. The Court of Nightmares is adorned for the celebration, but Cassian’s focus is on Nesta, who is set to dance with Eris—a prospect that fills him with jealousy and resentment. The tension is palpable as he stands in the throne room, surrounded by enemies, including Keir and Eris, whom he…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Jameson Hawthorne slips away from his family and security to visit Ian Johnstone-Jameson, a man he believes to be his father, at an upscale London residence. Despite the opulence of the building and the guarded demeanor of its security, Jameson gains entry using an invitation card. The encounter is charged with tension as Jameson, driven by curiosity rather than emotional need, prepares to engage in a psychological duel with Ian. The lavish flat, adorned with artwork and marked by a stark black "B" in the…
    • CHAPTER 37: GRAYSON Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Grayson becomes increasingly certain that Eve has someone surveilling his family, a realization that unsettles him as he recalls a tense encounter with her. The memory of their meeting by the pool haunts him—Eve's resemblance to Emily and her sharp, self-deprecating remarks about being an "affair baby" stir conflicting emotions. Noticing her injury, Grayson feels a protective rage, vowing that whoever harmed her will pay. This memory reinforces his determination to address the threat posed by Eve's…
    • CHAPTER 67: JAMESON Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Jameson and Avery are in the midst of a high-stakes game, having just obtained an ornate golden key adorned with jewels and pearls. Jameson is captivated by the key, recognizing it as one of two needed to win, but he remains cautious about its true purpose. The odds of it being the correct key are uncertain, and he refuses to settle for mere chance, determined to find better alternatives. Their dialogue reveals a competitive edge, with Jameson emphasizing that Hawthornes don’t accept unfavorable odds…
    • SIX YEARS, ELEVEN MONTHS, AND ONE WEEK AGO Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with a solemn warning about the intense and singular nature of a Hawthorne man's love, described as all-consuming and eternal. Tobias Hawthorne reflects on his own undying love for his late wife, emphasizing that such love leaves no room for another. This sentiment is framed as both a promise and a caution, suggesting that this depth of devotion is both a blessing and a potential source of destruction. The tone is grave, underscoring the weight of emotional commitment within the Hawthorne…
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    • Chapter 7: Peter Steinman’s Disappearance Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin On an unusually warm November evening, Chapter 7 begins with Peter "Stinky" Steinman riding his skateboard toward Dairy Whip, his mind fixated on the thought of a juicy burger. The mist clings to the streets, casting a hazy glow beneath the flickering streetlights, muffling the usual city sounds. He barely notices the darkened silhouette of an old van parked near a shuttered gas station, his focus instead set on reaching his favorite hangout before his stomach forces him home. The nickname "Stinky" had…
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      Miles

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Miles spent most of his days wandering the vast, sprawling vineyards near his home, feeling the weight of the world pressing down on him. The familiar rows of grapevines, with their dense green foliage, were a temporary escape from the constant pressure of school, family expectations, and the ever-present shadow of his relationship with his older brother, Wynton. Wynton’s anger over the broken bow had cast a long shadow over their relationship, and the more Miles tried to make amends, the further he…
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      Miles

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      by testsuphomeAdmin In the chapter titled "Miles," the narrative opens with Miles receiving alarming news about his brother Wynton, who has gone into cardiac arrest. As they drive towards home, Miles grapples with a mix of fear and guilt. He reflects on their strained relationship, wishing he could have been a better brother. Dizzy, his sister, is visibly shaken, and Miles struggles to reassure her, nurturing a moment of connection by expressing his love for her. The journey through the forest brings Miles to a profound…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin In Chapter Seventy-Three of *If These Wings Could Fly*, the narrator confronts a powerful internal conflict surrounding a fire that has ignited, both literally and metaphorically. While asserting that they did not physically start the blaze, the narrator admits to having nurtured a deep, dark desire for destruction. This fire symbolizes more than just a physical event; it embodies the intense emotions and suppressed fears that have long festered within them. The chapter explores the complexity of intention…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin In this intense chapter, Nesta Archeron undergoes a transformative moment as she dons a mysterious golden Mask, granting her power over the dead. Submerged in a bog, she faces a kelpie—a malevolent creature—but the Mask's ancient magic renders her impervious to pain and suffocation. The kelpie recoils in fear as Nesta harnesses the Mask's chilling power, sensing the presence of thousands of long-dead warriors beneath the water. Embracing the Mask's whispers of "home," she commands the dead to rise,…
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