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      Chapter 11

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 11 begins with the deep, serene silence of midnight, pierced only by the sound of the town clocks chiming into the early hours. Will lies awake in bed, his thoughts filled with nostalgia as he listens to the faint, muffled sound of a train in the distance. The echo of the train’s whistle floats through the cool night air, capturing his attention and drawing him out of his quiet contemplation. As he sits up, he is joined by his friend Jim, who, too, is captivated by the distant melody of the…
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      Chapter 10

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 10 begins in the stillness of a quiet midnight, where a lightning-rod salesman makes his way down an empty street. His leather valise is nearly void, and yet he carries himself with an ease that suggests a deep comfort in the solitude around him. He pauses at a store window, his attention immediately drawn to the soft flutter of white moths as they dance in the cool air. Inside the window, a sight holds him captive—a massive block of ice from the Alaska Snow Company, carefully balanced on…
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      Chapter 7

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 7 begins with Will and Jim walking through the silent night, a sense of unease surrounding them. As they move through the quiet streets, Will’s attention is drawn to a shadow that seems to be following them. He mentions it casually to Jim, but Jim, with his usual unflappable demeanor, reassures Will that no one is around. He also seems to be irritated by something—likely the state of the world around them—and expresses his frustration with a Baptist preacher he’s encountered. This early…
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      Grendel

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Grendel by John Gardner retells the Beowulf legend from the monster’s perspective, exploring his inner struggles and existential questions about humanity.
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Lord of the Flies by William Golding follows a group of boys stranded on an island, where their attempt at building a society descends into chaos, revealing the darkness of human nature.
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Blood Meridian by Cormac McCarthy follows a young man who joins a violent group of Indian-hunters in the American West, exploring themes of violence, morality, and evil.
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