822 Results with the "Fiction" genre


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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with an extravagant fondue setup at Hawthorne House, where Xander enthusiastically describes the array of cheeses, chocolates, and dippers available. Max and Xander engage in playful banter, culminating in a chaotic food fight that leaves Eve covered in chocolate. The scene serves as a lighthearted distraction, though the narrator, Avery, remains aware of the need to "break the loop" of tension. Eve’s discomfort with the opulence becomes apparent as she hesitates to participate, hinting…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with a tense and intimate interaction between the narrator and Jameson, who is visibly injured and covered in mud. Despite his disheveled appearance, Jameson remains composed, assuring the narrator that both he and Grayson are unharmed. The conversation hints at a recent confrontation with Skye, though Jameson dismisses her involvement in the ongoing kidnapping case. The narrator, however, reveals new information about Toby’s disappearance, including a hidden message in a picture and…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Avery awakens from a vivid nightmare in which she plays chess with Toby, whose bruised face hints at violence. The dream shifts abruptly as Tobias Hawthorne replaces Toby, ominously declaring his strategic prowess before strangling her. The terror lingers as she jolts awake, disoriented and struggling to breathe. Unable to find Jameson, who often wanders during sleepless nights, Avery seeks solace in Hawthorne’s study, where the wall of trophies underscores the grandsons’ extraordinary…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Avery waking up to Alisa, her lawyer, knocking on her door. Oren, her security head, initially blocks Alisa's entry, but Avery lets her in. Alisa brings a mysterious leather satchel and immediately chastises Avery for not informing her about Eve, the woman claiming to be Toby Hawthorne's daughter. Alisa emphasizes her role in protecting Avery's legal interests, referencing her past decision to move Avery back to Hawthorne House during her coma, which secured her inheritance and…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Avery is left alone with a mysterious leather satchel, instinctively recognizing it as another game from the late Tobias Hawthorne. Despite her eagerness to explore its contents, she hesitates, haunted by unresolved tensions with Jameson. Her sister Libby interrupts her thoughts, offering playful distractions like "cupcake pancakes" and lighthearted banter about tattoos. Libby’s encouragement eventually pushes Avery to confront the bag, symbolizing her transition from a passive participant to an active…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Avery, Max, and Libby in a room filled with shelves of games, reflecting the Hawthorne family's competitive nature. Avery tries to focus on finding chess sets, diverting attention to Max's romantic involvement with Xander to avoid her own complicated feelings about Grayson. Max shares her evolving perspective on relationships, shifting from preferring dramatic tropes to appreciating the unexpected connection with Xander. The lighthearted banter contrasts with Avery's internal…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter begins with the narrator, Avery, reluctantly agreeing to show Eve Toby’s wing after Grayson insists it was part of their deal. As they approach the wing, Eve slows her pace, visibly affected by the remnants of the brick wall Tobias Hawthorne had built decades ago. Avery explains that the wing was sealed off after Toby’s disappearance and later searched for clues when they discovered Toby was alive. Eve’s curiosity is piqued, and she eagerly asks what they found, setting the stage for the…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with the protagonist finding Jameson at the top of a climbing wall, where he dramatically drops down upon hearing about a game left by their grandfather. Despite the dangerous height, Jameson lands effortlessly, showcasing his reckless yet skilled nature. Their banter reveals his troubled childhood and his tendency to seek attention through risky behavior. The protagonist then reveals the existence of a game designed by their grandfather, which was meant to be delivered if she ever met…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with a tense atmosphere as the protagonists, Jameson and the narrator, search Hawthorne House for clues, reflecting on their shared history. Their conversation reveals Jameson's nostalgic fondness for the competitive games orchestrated by their grandfather, Tobias Hawthorne, which bonded him with his brothers despite their rivalries. The narrator questions whether Tobias left the current game to prove her worth, hinting at deeper insecurities about her selection as his heir. This…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Avery receiving a mysterious package at Hawthorne House, which Oren initially confiscates for security checks. The package contains an antique-looking jewelry box with a six-dial combination lock, suggesting an escalation from previous communications from Toby's abductor. The Hawthorne brothers, Eve, and Libby gather in the library as Avery examines the box, noting the absence of a note this time. The group speculates about the sender's ability to bypass school security, interpreting…
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