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Part 17

by testsuphomeAdmin — Part 17 unfolds as Glanton and a group of twenty-one men, along with a dog and an odd cart containing an idiot in a cage, set off from a small town into the vast desert. The whiskey keg, altered to hold whiskey disguised as water, is a crucial part of their journey. As they depart, the idiot, locked away in the cage, cries out hoarsely at the sun, as if pleading for something he cannot grasp. Glanton, now riding in a new saddle, takes charge of the group, while David Brown, positioned at the rear, wrestles…
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Part Four:i

by testsuphomeAdmin — The chapter opens with a tense exchange between Laura and Gerard, highlighting his apparent hangover and lack of readiness for an important event. Nancy, meanwhile, remains in the kitchen, reflecting on her appearance and the approval of her outfit by Miriam and Laura. As preparations continue, Nancy is relieved that Laura is driving to the cathedral to avoid unwanted attention. The focus of the day is Miriam’s wedding, where she will walk down the aisle in a simple white dress, accompanied by her…
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Part I — The Log

by LovelyMay — Part I – The Log begins with the overwhelming revelation that Madame Trepof, so poised and refined, had once been the wife of an obscure Sicilian peddler. This discovery shocks the narrator, not because such transformations are impossible, but because the motive behind her action feels too pure to be believable. That this woman, having overheard him speak with deep longing about an ancient manuscript, should later gift him the very treasure he had dreamed of, stretches his sense of reason. He had prided…
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Chapter IV — The Cavalry General

by LovelyMay — Chapter IV – The Cavalry General begins by highlighting the need for calculated movement and proactive thinking during a military campaign. A cavalry general must regulate the pace of the march to preserve the stamina of both horses and riders. Alternating between riding and marching lightens the load and keeps the unit responsive over long distances. The general is encouraged to avoid fatigue by observing individual conditions and adapting the order of movement accordingly. These marching patterns…
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Chapter 26: The Job

by testsuphomeAdmin — Chapter 26: The Job begins with a simple mechanic moment but quickly unfolds into something deeper—an under-the-table task that blurs the line between necessity and legality. Fatty, noticing the mismatch of Ford parts in what should’ve been a Chadwick engine, proposes a new opportunity to Big Soap. The offer sounds tempting: $35 for a few hours of clandestine plumbing work—an alluring proposition compared to Big Soap’s modest factory wage. Fatty's plan involves digging under the cover of night,…
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Chapter 19

by testsuphomeAdmin — Chapter 19 unfolds as Van Cleve seizes an opportunity to shift the town’s focus away from his own questionable dealings by orchestrating Margery O’Hare’s arrest. Upon learning about McCullough’s body being discovered, he wastes no time storming into the sheriff’s office, pushing for Margery to be charged with murder. Van Cleve paints her as a dangerous influence on the town, accusing her of poisoning the minds of women—including his own family—through her work with the Packhorse Library. He…
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Chapter 20: Vianne’s Resolve

by Denzelle — Vianne wanted desperately to find words that could soothe Rachel’s growing fear, something that could provide a sliver of hope amidst the darkness. But as she stood there, facing the stark reality of the situation, she realized that no words could undo the danger pressing in around them. The weight of uncertainty was suffocating, but the urgency to act forced her to push aside her own doubts. "You shouldn't be afraid alone," Vianne finally said, her voice steady despite the turmoil within her. "I’ll…
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