55 Results with the "Horror" genre


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      Prologue

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Prologue — this tale begins and ends in blood, the one constant across generations. From the moment life begins—screaming, wet, and stained by birth—it sets a tone that is rarely acknowledged in polite conversation. Death has grown quiet in modern times, often masked by sterile hospital beds, silenced by ventilators and numbed by machines that bleep until they don’t. Five girls were brought into the world the same way many are—greeted not just with warmth but also with a rush of red, wrapped…
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      Chapter 34

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 34 begins with the arrival of Slick at the hospital, where her condition is rapidly deteriorating. The doctors are perplexed by her symptoms, which are progressing at an unusual rate. They’ve confirmed that Slick suffers from an autoimmune disease, where her immune system is attacking her own cells, yet the cause of her ailment remains unclear. Despite the doctors' efforts to manage her oxygen levels and monitor her health, there is a pervasive sense of uncertainty. For Patricia, the confirmation…
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      Chapter 11

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 11 starts with Patricia confiding in Carter about what she’s witnessed. He listens, but doubts linger behind his calm voice. Though not outright dismissive, Carter implies her fears might be amplified by the grim stories her book club reads. When Patricia insists on installing a security alarm, Carter offers compromises—promising to come home before dark, suggesting time will change how she feels. Her concerns are minimized, not maliciously, but through a familiar kind of disbelief women often…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Holly by Stephen King follows Holly Gibney, a private investigator, as she uncovers a disturbing case involving a missing woman, a series of gruesome murders, and a dark, twisted mystery.
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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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      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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