55 Results with the "Horror" genre


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      Chapter 24

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 24 begins with Patricia feeling uneasy as Carter, while driving, uses his cellphone to discuss work matters. Though Carter is a skilled driver, Patricia can’t shake her discomfort with his multitasking behind the wheel. The pair are already running late for their book club meeting, a social occasion they both attend more out of obligation than enjoyment. The topic of their conversation shifts from logistics to Carter’s busy fall schedule. He mentions that he has multiple talks lined up and will…
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      Chapter 1

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 1 begins with Patricia reflecting on the vibrant yet overwhelming nature of her life, which has recently felt both chaotic and stagnant. In 1988, as George H. W. Bush won the presidential election and new cultural milestones were being set, Patricia, a mother of two, struggled to reconcile her personal desires with the reality of her responsibilities. With society changing rapidly, she finds herself disconnected from the world around her, unable to finish a book for her monthly book club…
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      Chapter 35

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 35 begins with Patricia discovering her daughter Korey in a horrifying and deeply traumatic situation involving James Harris. The scene erupts in chaos as Patricia fights to break their contact, using Korey’s own soccer cleat to strike James and separate them. James, displaying something monstrous and inhuman, recoils briefly but quickly overpowers Patricia, throwing her against the wall and pinning her down. She realizes in that instant how severely she has failed as a mother. Her decision to…
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      Chapter 12

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 12 begins with Carter heading home early to check on the kids and their babysitter, Mrs. Greene, leaving Patricia alone to savor the cool evening breeze. The contrast between the stifling daytime heat and the calm of dusk offers Patricia rare peace. That day's heat had forced most neighbors to stay inside, while Patricia kept her own house sealed tight due to the broken air conditioning and a rising unease that had begun to creep beneath the surface of her routines. Despite the discomfort, she…
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      Ghostroots

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      by testsuphomeAdmin “Ghost­roots” by ‘Pemi Agu­da is a debut short sto­ry col­lec­tion set in Lagos, Nige­ria, blend­ing the mun­dane with the super­nat­ur­al. The twelve sto­ries explore themes of inher­i­tance, mater­nal lin­eage, and haunt­ing lega­cies, often focus­ing on women grap­pling with famil­ial and soci­etal bur­dens. Aguda’s prose weaves unset­tling yet deeply human nar­ra­tives, where every­day life inter­sects with spec­tral pres­ences. Notable sto­ries include “Breast­milk,” which delves into…
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      by LovelyMay Chapter 1 – The Lost Continent begins with the Coldwater slicing through the sky on its eastward course, held aloft by its buoyancy screen. We knew her exact speed, steady and unwavering, and it wasn't long before we saw her silhouette briefly painted against the last light of the setting sun. She vanished quickly beyond the horizon, and with her went our immediate connection to safety, leaving us only with hope and a desperate need to signal her back. With no conventional tools at our disposal, we…
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      Chapter 25

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 25 begins with Patricia and Carter navigating the challenges of parenting their son, Blue. As Carter prepares for another business trip, Patricia faces the tough reality of Blue’s recent behavior. Despite her attempt to maintain some sense of order at home, the stress is palpable as she tries to balance her responsibilities and make things work. She and Slick decide to carpool the boys, though Carter is reluctant about Blue associating with Slick’s son. This highlights the tension between…
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      Chapter 2

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 2 begins with Patricia waiting in her car outside Albemarle Academy as the keyword Chapter 2 sets the tone for a story centered on quiet domestic transformation. Children flood the schoolyard, weighed down by backpacks and expectation, among them Korey, who spots her mother and walks toward the car with a guarded expression. Patricia tries to brighten the day with the promise of new soccer cleats and a stop for ice cream, but the mood quickly sours when she brings up Chelsea—Korey’s classmate…
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      Chapter 36

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 36 begins with a sudden and dramatic shift in the weather. By noon, temperatures had dropped sharply, and storm clouds massed above the Old Village like a warning. The wind howled across the bridge, rocking cars and making them weave from one lane to another. Streets that had earlier echoed with the sounds of children and chatter were now silent, scattered with dry leaves tumbling like forgotten memories. In Slick's hospital room, the wind's force rattled the windows so fiercely it felt like the…
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      Chapter 13

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 13 begins with Patricia witnessing the grim reality of Miss Mary’s declining health, her injuries too severe for recovery. The emotional burden weighs heavily on Carter, who channels his grief into relentless work, pretending everything remains under control. Though Patricia senses his pain, she’s unsure how to comfort him and instead steps up to manage what remains—repairing broken routines, battling a worsening rat problem at her house, and tending to Ragtag, their injured dog, who may not…
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