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Chapter 77
Chapter 77 of If These Wings Could Fly opens with a serene yet poignant scene as the early morning light gradually envelops the yard. As the sun begins to rise, the familiar sound of crows awakens the stillness, filling the air with their graceful movement. A particular flash of gray among the sea of black birds catches the eye, prompting Juniper to quietly whisper a goodbye to Joe, a simple yet meaningful gesture that indicates a profound emotional connection to someone not physically present. This…-
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Chapter 75
Chapter 75 of If These Wings Could Fly takes the intensity to new heights as the characters are thrust into a deadly struggle within a burning house. Campbell, overwhelmed by panic, charges into the raging fire, and his mother, driven by the instinct to protect him, attempts to stop him. Despite her best efforts, she fails to intercept him in time, and the tragic realization sets in that her actions unintentionally led to this deadly scenario. The protagonist, filled with an overwhelming sense of guilt,…-
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Chapter 74
Chapter 74 of If These Wings Could Fly delves deeply into a metaphor that portrays the experience of falling, both physically and emotionally. The chapter opens with an intense and urgent situation, where the narrator finds themselves in a position where jumping seems to be the only option. The imagery is stark and evocative, with a "sky on fire" above and a "house on fire below," symbolizing the overwhelming chaos and sense of danger that surrounds them. As the roof begins to give way, a feeling of…-
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Chapter 73
Chapter 73 of If These Wings Could Fly takes readers deep into the narrator's emotional struggle as they confront the destructive fire that has erupted. While they firmly assert that they did not physically start the blaze, there is a clear undercurrent of guilt, suggesting that their inner turmoil may have played an indirect role in igniting the flames. The narrator is caught in a conflict between denial and acceptance, acknowledging that while they may not have directly set the fire, their feelings of…-
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Chapter 72
Chapter 72 of If These Wings Could Fly escalates the tension as Leighton and his mother find themselves trapped in a nightmarish situation, struggling to find a way out of their burning home. Leighton’s mother urgently insists that he escape, even as the chaos intensifies around them, with Leighton’s friend holding a gun in an increasingly unstable environment. Amidst this, Leighton faces an unsettling realization: his keys are missing, and with escape routes narrowing, their only option is to climb up…-
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Chapter 71
Chapter 71 of If These Wings Could Fly plunges the reader into a world where tension and uncertainty are ever-present, as Leighton Barnes is forced to confront the painful and life-altering realities that have come to define her existence. The fragility of life and the delicate balance between survival and destruction take center stage as Leighton reflects on a traumatic night that almost claimed her life. During this harrowing encounter, a bullet narrowly misses her, lodging itself deep into the wall of…-
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Chapter 70
Chapter 70 of If These Wings Could Fly begins with a sense of chaos and heightened tension as the air is thick with the scent of smoke, leaving confusion in its wake. This unusual aroma, caused by a fire that doesn’t seem to fit the circumstances, hints at a deeper mystery, as guns typically don’t set fires. Leighton, the protagonist, finds himself pushed against the stairs, with his mother anxiously trying to assess whether he has been injured in the melee. Despite his reassurances that he is…-
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Chapter 69
Chapter 69 of If These Wings Could Fly is steeped in an atmosphere of tension and foreboding, as the house is plunged into darkness, the power abruptly cut off. The action unfolds with Leighton and her sisters, Juniper and Campbell, stuck in a dimly lit room, overwhelmed by a sense of fear and urgency that saturates the air. Despite the stillness, the panic within Leighton’s chest is palpable, growing with each passing moment as she listens to muffled voices and heated arguments drifting up from…-
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Chapter 68
Chapter 68 of If These Wings Could Fly presents the protagonist in a poignant moment of reflection, standing alone on the edge of the sidewalk as she watches Liam’s red taillights fade into the darkness. This fleeting sight sparks within her a vision of a hopeful future, one filled with promises of happiness and togetherness. For a brief moment, she allows herself to imagine a life shared with Liam, free of the obstacles and struggles that have defined her past. The image of their future together…-
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Chapter 67
Chapter 67 of If These Wings Could Fly delves into a profoundly intimate and emotional moment as the protagonist, Leighton, requests that Liam take her home before the fireworks begin. The holiday season has always been difficult for her, filled with discomfort and lingering emotions that have made her feel disconnected. In response to these challenges, she and her siblings, Campbell and Juniper, created their own set of meaningful traditions, small but significant rituals that help them navigate the…-
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