822 Results with the "Fiction" genre


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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with the protagonist acutely aware of the dwindling time—6 hours, 17 minutes, and 9 seconds remaining—as they grapple with mounting pressure and frustration. Despite attempts to clear their mind through fresh air and anonymous charity, no solutions emerge. The tension escalates when Xander receives a call from Max, the protagonist's best friend, who lightens the mood with humor about her bodyguard situation. However, the protagonist feels guilt over endangering those close to them,…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with the protagonist analyzing clues about Toby's captor, noting he is elderly, uses their full name, and enjoys riddles and games. This description eerily matches the late billionaire Tobias Hawthorne, though he has been dead for a year. The group, including Grayson, Jameson, and Eve, discusses the captor's pattern of leaving decipherable clues in earlier deliveries, suggesting the current situation is part of a larger, more complex riddle. They focus on finding hidden details in the…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with the protagonist informing Alisa and the group about a scandal, likening the emotional toll to a physical injury. The brothers—Nash, Grayson, and Jameson—react with varying degrees of defiance and stoicism, while Eve is visibly shaken by the revelation. The scandal, which involves accusations of murder and personal attacks, is attributed to Luke, an antagonist manipulating the situation. The group’s tension is palpable as they grapple with the fallout, with Eve particularly…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Avery and her companions in a tense, sleep-deprived state, having spent the night analyzing various interpretations of Luke 15:11–32, the parable of the prodigal son. As a timer counts down, the group prepares for an anticipated phone call, with Avery answering and putting it on speaker. The caller, who addresses her by her full name, demands an explanation of the biblical passage, revealing his control over Toby and forcing Avery to engage in his psychological game. The atmosphere…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with the group reacting to a tense situation, each character displaying their coping mechanisms: Libby makes coffee, Grayson composes himself, Jameson paces, Nash broods, Xander leaves abruptly, and Eve expresses regret for speaking up. The narrator reassures Eve that her intervention didn’t alter their predicament, as their adversary had already set the stage for their torment. The group grapples with the cryptic reference to the narrator as "the heiress" and the allusion to the…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Grayson and the protagonist locate Zara in the greenhouse, where she is pruning roses with sharp shears. Zara immediately recognizes their visit as purposeful, demanding to know their intentions. Grayson reveals that Toby has been abducted, and while there’s been no ransom demand, the kidnapper has sent cryptic messages. Zara’s composed demeanor falters momentarily upon hearing about her brother’s disappearance, especially when Oren confirms Toby is alive but unfound. The tension rises as Zara…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Jameson insisting they must locate Nan, the only person who might know if the late Tobias Hawthorne had undisclosed family beyond Zara’s knowledge. The group discusses Nan’s habits, noting her fondness for specific rooms in the Hawthorne estate, and Jameson deduces she’s likely in the chapel. The chapel is described as a stunning, artisan-crafted space where Nan is found resting. Her sharp, no-nonsense demeanor is immediately apparent as she chastises Jameson and the…
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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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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter reveals the darker side of Tobias Hawthorne's rise to wealth, as the characters sift through confidential files that expose his ruthless business tactics. Despite the sunlight filling the room, a grim atmosphere settles as they uncover how Hawthorne built his empire through hostile takeovers, lawsuits designed to bankrupt competitors, and merciless layoffs. The files paint a picture of a billionaire who prioritized profit over people, leveraging his employees' talents only to discard them when…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with tension mounting as thirty-six hours pass without contact from Toby’s captor, leaving the Hawthorne household on edge. Avery and the Hawthorne brothers, along with Libby and Eve, exhaustively scour files on Tobias Hawthorne’s enemies, hoping for a breakthrough. Despite their efforts, nothing aligns with their search, leaving them frustrated and emotionally drained. Each character copes differently: Jameson retreats into the walls, Grayson pushes himself in the pool, Nash escapes…
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