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      Chapter 6

      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 6 Rhysand had mocked me about it once—had asked me while we were Under the Mountain if forcing me to learn how to read would be my personal idea of torture. “No, thank you,” I said, gripping my fork to keep from chucking it at his head. “You’re going to be a High Lord’s wife,” Rhys said. “You’ll be expected to maintain your own correspondences, perhaps even give a speech or two. And the Cauldron knows what else he and Ianthe will deem appropriate for you. Make menus for dinner…
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      Chapter 38

      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 38 Amren took the Book to wherever it was she lived in Velaris, leaving the five of us to eat. While Rhys told them of our visit to the Summer Court, I managed to scarf down breakfast before the exhaustion of staying up all night, unlocking those doors, and very nearly dying hit me. When I awoke, the house was empty, the afternoon sunlight warm and golden, and the day so unusually warm and lovely that I brought a book down to the small garden in the back. The sun eventually shifted, shading the…
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      Acknowledgments

      by testsuphomeAdmin ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Thank you to the following people who make my life blessed beyond all measure: To my husband, Josh: You got me through this year. (Through many years before it, but this one in particular.) I don’t have the words to describe how much I love you, and how grateful I am for all that you do. For the countless meals you cooked so I didn’t have to stop writing; for the hundreds of dishes you washed afterward so I could run back into my office and keep working; for the hours of dog-walking,…
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      Chapter V

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter V plunges us deeper into the heart of New York City’s vibrant, hidden world as Addie leads Henry through the shadowed paths of an underground scene that few know exists. The Fourth Rail, a secretive and exclusive venue hidden away beneath the city's busy streets, is accessible only through a whispered code, a gesture that marks the threshold between the ordinary and the extraordinary. Addie, ever the wanderer, had discovered this place during one of her many solitary explorations, drawn to its…
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      Chapter III

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter III opens in the hushed atmosphere of a quaint London bookstore on a cold February evening. As the day nears its end and the store prepares to close, the quiet murmur of conversations fills the air. Snow is expected to fall later that night, adding to the serene yet chilly ambiance. Among the bookshelves, a woman stands quietly, observing the subtle rhythms of the store's final moments of the day. Her gaze shifts as she overhears a discussion between teenage clerks about a mysterious book, The…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 29 unfolds with the protagonist skillfully weaving a believable narrative about her time spent with Aunt Ripleigh, an explanation that allows her to mask the truth of her absence. The inheritance left behind is more than just fine garments—it includes chests overflowing with gold and uncut gems, a fortune vast enough to secure their future and rewrite their social standing. Her father, once a broken man, now appears revitalized, meticulously cataloging their newfound wealth with a level of…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Hannah working at the Cliff Hangar, where a group of guests is celebrating with wine. Hannah struggles to maintain the illusion of summer while aware that it is actually a cold December evening in Massachusetts. She observes the party, trying to decipher their purpose, initially guessing they might be old college friends or involved in a tech start-up. With key staff absent, Hannah takes charge of the service, using the opportunity to keep a close watch on the guests, embodying a…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin In this chapter of *The Book of Laura*, Laura grapples with her musical identity, favoring the Gretsch guitar over the Glory despite both sounding excellent. This preference highlights her search for a sound that truly represents her essence. Her sister Susannah, meanwhile, is reluctant to share the song she’s writing, signaling an internal conflict between holding on to music as a shared past and her current emotional distance. Laura’s gentle insistence and playful coaxing reveal a desire to…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin In this chapter, Ruth finds herself in a surreal and confusing space where her familiar living room has transformed into a forest. She encounters a mysterious man whose dirty fingernails unsettle her, yet he speaks with a calm authority. The man reveals that Ruth is dead and identifies himself as a figure “Death adjacent,” responsible for handling special cases like hers. Their conversation reveals that Ruth’s death is linked to a peculiar object known as Malo Mogge’s key, hinting at a deeper,…
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      Chapter One

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with a tense atmosphere, as the narrator reflects on an oppressive silence that fuels fears about their mother’s wellbeing. The setting is a small town suffering from a relentless drought, where rain symbolizes not only relief but also renewal and forgiveness. The narrator’s window is open, inviting a non-existent breeze, and the night is heavy with humidity and thick clouds. Amidst this uneasy calm, the narrator’s protective instincts emerge as they comfort their two younger…
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