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Madame Manec

by testsuphomeAdmin — Marie-Laure and her father arrive at the home of Madame Manec, an old family friend, who is initially astonished to see them. The warmth and efficiency of Madame Manec’s welcome contrasts sharply with the hardships of their journey. She immediately tends to Marie-Laure’s needs, offering her water, a warm towel, and a comforting presence. The kitchen, filled with the aromas of herbs and cooking food, becomes a sanctuary, highlighting the stark difference between the chaos outside and the safety…
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Lapidary

by testsuphomeAdmin — Sergeant Major von Rumpel, a meticulous Nazi officer, has been traveling across Europe to assess confiscated jewels, searching for the legendary Sea of Flames diamond. After examining a high-quality replica in Paris, he becomes convinced the real stone exists, driven by both triumph and an eerie fear of its supernatural allure. Though the replica’s imperfections confirm its falsity, von Rumpel remains undeterred, methodically narrowing his search to a skilled lapidary, Dupont, who specializes in crafting…
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One Ordinary Loaf

by testsuphomeAdmin — Marie-Laure and her great-uncle Etienne engage in a clandestine operation in their home, beginning with the retrieval of a hidden message from a loaf of bread. The excitement of the bakery visit lingers as Etienne extracts a tiny scroll containing cryptic numbers, which he interprets as potential radio frequencies and times. Their careful preparation underscores the tension of their secret mission, as they await nightfall to proceed. The scene is charged with anticipation, hinting at the risks involved in…
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Boulangerie

by testsuphomeAdmin — Werner returns to a French house with blue-trimmed windows, haunted by fantasies of meeting the resident—a former broadcaster—and bonding over shared intellectual pursuits. However, he knows the reality is grim: the old man would likely fear arrest or execution for possessing a radio antenna. Torn between duty and curiosity, Werner rehearses a French greeting, hoping to appear nonthreatening. As he lingers in the fog, the door opens, but instead of the expected scientist, a blind girl emerges, her…
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Volkheimer

by testsuphomeAdmin — The chapter introduces Frank Volkheimer, a 51-year-old man living a solitary life in a sparse third-floor apartment in Pforzheim, Germany. His view is dominated by a billboard advertising processed meats, whose harsh spotlights cast an eerie glow into his home at night. Volkheimer’s routine is marked by simplicity: he works as a rooftop TV antenna installer, wearing a faded blue jumpsuit and heavy boots, and spends his evenings watching television while eating butter cookies. His apartment is devoid of…
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