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      CHAPTER 6

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with the protagonist, Avery, grappling with the secret of Toby’s daughter, Eve, which she has kept hidden at Toby’s request. When Eve unexpectedly appears at the gates of Hawthorne House, Avery is overwhelmed by emotion but quickly shifts into protective mode, aware of the potential harm Eve’s presence could cause Grayson, who is emotionally fragile. Eve’s striking resemblance to Emily Laughlin—a figure tied to the Hawthorne family’s painful past—heightens Avery’s urgency…
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      CHAPTER 38

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with the protagonist experiencing a breakthrough in their investigation, realizing they must challenge their assumptions about Toby's disappearance. They consider the possibility that Toby was taken as revenge for his father Tobias Hawthorne's past actions, reflecting on hints about the family's dark secrets and the questionable means Tobias may have used to build his empire. This leads them to question Oren, Tobias's former head of security, about a "List" of potential threats—people…
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      19. Garnets

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Navani Kholin, a scholar and leader, opens the chapter by advocating for transparency among the coalition of monarchs, urging Thaylenah to share their secret fabrial techniques for the greater good. Her plea underscores the escalating dangers their world faces and the need for collective knowledge. Meanwhile, Navani and her team, including the ardent Rushu, study a crystalline pillar in Urithiru, focusing on four garnets that resemble the suppression fabrial’s design. Despite initial excitement, their…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Prince of Thorns intro­duces ​Jorg Ancrath, a thir­teen-year-old prince turned ruth­less war­lord, in a bru­tal, post-apoc­a­lyp­tic medieval world. After wit­ness­ing the mur­der of his moth­er and broth­er, Jorg aban­dons his roy­al life to lead a band of out­laws, embrac­ing vio­lence and cun­ning as his weapons. With a blade in his hand and vengeance in his heart, Jorg cuts a bloody path across the ​Bro­ken Empire,…
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      Chapter 15

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with a vivid description of the naga, monstrous serpentine creatures born from nightmares. These beings are depicted as terrifying hybrids of human and serpent features, covered in dark scales and equipped with lethal claws. Their legendary reputation as tormentors and killers of mortals is emphasized, setting a foreboding tone. The protagonist finds herself in a perilous situation, facing these creatures in a tense confrontation in the woods. The naga’s menacing presence and their…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Navani continues her efforts to uncover the identity of the mysterious spren that contacted her, but her triangulation attempts yield only vague results near a monastery on the tower's fourth floor. Despite this unresolved mystery, her attention is divided by the demanding responsibilities of governing Urithiru. Amidst the constant needs of merchants, lighteyes, and ardents, she finds rare moments to retreat to the tower's basement, where she oversees her scholars' work. During one such visit, she is…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Vin ascends a six-story tenement building in Luthadel, joining Spook on a rooftop watchpoint where they observe the ongoing conflict between noble houses. The skirmishes, primarily occurring at night under the cover of mists, target weakened houses like Keep Hasting. Spook, the crew's Tineye, notes the Lord Ruler's tacit approval of the warfare, suggesting a deliberate strategy to let the nobility weaken themselves. Vin reflects on Kelsier's plan, recognizing the success of their instigation but doubting…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with James awakening to find Sammy and Norman eating hardtack, a simple meal that underscores their dire circumstances. The trio discusses their surroundings, noting the absence of dogs and voices but the presence of birds, which James interprets as a sign of potential danger. Despite James's physical weakness, they decide to move on, aiming for the river as their next destination. Norman expresses skepticism about their plan, fearing the other side of the river might also be a slave…
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      Chapter 16

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with the narrator grappling with Harris's decision to work with Caro and the London Symphony Orchestra, leaving her alone with their child, Sam. She feels a mix of guilt and self-loathing, criticizing her own "disgusting, vain, profoundly selfish" inner life. While she manages to maintain a structured routine with Sam, she struggles to create a genuine family atmosphere, feeling it's all an act. Harris's absence highlights her emotional turmoil, though Sam's small encouragements during…
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      Chapter 3

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      by testsuphomeAdmin In Chapter 3, Phoebe grapples with profound despair as she contemplates ending her life, reflecting on the trivial worries that once consumed her. The golden tassel lamps and luxurious surroundings contrast sharply with her internal turmoil, highlighting her disconnection from the world. Despite the imminence of her decision, she clings to small desires, such as savoring a last decadent meal and witnessing the ocean, a place she has never visited but always found meaningful. Her thoughts reveal a deep…
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