55 Results with the "Horror" genre


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      Chapter 4

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 4 begins with Patricia leaving Grace’s home after a spirited book club discussion, her thoughts still echoing with talk of rock legends and true crime cases. The keyword, Chapter 4, sets the stage for the startling contrast between cozy suburbia and the chaos that soon unfolds. As Patricia drives home under the heavy Southern night, her mind drifts between the thrill of conversation and the weight of domestic duty. Though tired, she looks forward to the quiet ritual of settling in—perhaps…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 3 opens with a sense of familiarity and social ritual, as the keyword Chapter 3 signals an evening filled with conversation among longtime friends. Patricia sits in Grace’s meticulously curated sitting room, where American colonial furnishings and polished antiques offer a stage for domestic reflection. Talk quickly turns toward the challenges of raising teenagers, particularly Patricia’s concerns about Korey’s sudden withdrawal and mood shifts. What begins as a personal worry soon evolves…
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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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      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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      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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      Author’s Note

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Author’s Note — A few years ago, I wrote a novel titled My Best Friend’s Exorcism, set in 1988 Charleston during the height of the Satanic Panic. The story followed two teenage girls who become convinced that one of them is possessed, resulting in a dark spiral of chaos and fear. Because it was told through a teenager’s eyes, the adults were portrayed as clueless and out of touch—just as they often appear when you’re young and overwhelmed. But that perspective is only half the story. From a…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Cover Also by Grady Hendrix Title Page Copyright Dedication Author’s Note Prologue Cry, The Beloved Country Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Helter Skelter Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Chapter 7 Chapter 8 The Bridges of Madison County Chapter 9 Chapter 10 Chapter 11 The Stranger Beside Me Chapter 12 Chapter 13 Chapter 14 Chapter 15 Chapter 16 Chapter 17 Chapter 18 Chapter 19 Psycho Chapter 20 Chapter 21 Chapter 22 Chapter 23 Three Years Later… Clear and Present Danger Chapter 24 Chapter 25 Chapter…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The Southern Book Club’s Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix is a darkly humorous horror novel about Southern housewives battling a vampire in the 1990s. With a blend of suspense, humor, and social commentary, it's perfect for fans of quirky, thrilling reads.
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      by LovelyMay Chapter 7 – The Lost Continent throws the group of explorers into a deeper spiral of uncertainty as they confront the devastating loss of their launch. This vessel was more than just a boat—it was their link to safety, to retreat, to the last vestige of control they held over their dangerous journey. Its absence not only weakens their logistical advantage but also sends a sharp blow to morale, especially for Taylor, who embodies silent resignation more with each passing hour. Among the remaining crew,…
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      by LovelyMay Chapter 6 – The Lost Continent begins with an atmosphere thick with uncertainty as the narrator and Victory continue their journey across a landscape stripped of all modern familiarity. Their progress along the Thames brings with it both relief and quiet dread. Each bend in the river holds the potential for danger, and every passing hour tests not just their survival instincts but their emotional resilience. When Victory reappears after a harrowing absence, her return reignites a sense of purpose. Her…
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