56 Results with the "Horror" genre


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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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      Chapter 32

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 32 opens with Patricia's voice shaking as she recounts the disturbing encounter with James Harris over the phone. She explains to Mrs. Greene that he had been drunk, showing off and boasting at a party, but it wasn’t just his typical bravado. James had somehow pushed Patricia further away from her husband, Leland, until she found herself trapped in a conversation that would haunt her. He shared a chilling story about a woman from his past who had supposedly stolen from him. The way he spoke, in a…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 9 begins with the energy of May's final days, where school events and academic pressures collided with the long-awaited promise of summer. Albemarle Academy’s end-of-year buzz had everyone shifting gears—students eager to escape, parents juggling schedules, and neighbors chatting about vacation plans. The keyword, Chapter 9, signals not just a change in time but in tone. June brings a heavy heat that blankets the Old Village in stillness, drawing curtains shut and pushing neighbors indoors.…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Happy Holidays, Book Clubbers! What a wonderful year for the Literary Guild of Mt. Pleasant, y’all! As we get ready to head into the new millennium, I think we can all look back and say that our 12th year was truly the best one yet for our book club. Who knows what the future will bring, but as you spend time with your loved ones this holiday season I hope you enjoy reflecting on all the great books we read in 1999. And if you don’t mind, and have the time, may this little poem help you rewind! We…
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      Chapter 21

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 21 opens with Patricia’s growing sense of disillusionment, as she watches Carter and Blue interact with a series of people arriving at their home. The scene plays out like a carefully orchestrated gathering of individuals who seem to be holding their own agendas, while Patricia feels increasingly like an outsider in her own life. The tension is palpable as the men file into the living room, preparing for what Carter has termed a "serious talk." Despite their grandiose sense of authority, Patricia…
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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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      Chapter 33

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 33 delves into the unraveling of Patricia’s world as she navigates the complex web of deceit and violence woven by James Harris. Slick, in a fragile and distressed state, confides in Patricia about the terrifying experience she had with Harris. After observing a photograph and clippings linked to Harris’s past, Slick took the desperate step of attempting to use them as leverage, hoping to force him to leave town. In her mind, this was her way of protecting herself and her family from him. But…
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      Chapter 10

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 10 begins with Patricia doing her best to comfort Mrs. Greene, who is shaken after the chaos of the evening. They sit quietly together, watching Miss Mary finally drift off to sleep. Once Patricia is alone, a heavy mix of guilt and confusion floods her thoughts—she knows her decision to introduce James Harris to the group caught everyone off guard, and now the evening has soured. A hot wind whips through the trees, the kind that feels charged with something unnatural. As she stands alone in the…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The provided text introduces Grady Hendrix, a New York City-based novelist and screenwriter known for his contribution to the horror and thriller genres. Hendrix has earned critical acclaim and several accolades for his work, including the Bram Stoker Award for "Paperbacks from Hell," and nominations for the Shirley Jackson and Locus Awards. His novels, such as "Horrorstör," "My Best Friend's Exorcism," and "We Sold Our Souls," have received praise from major publications like NPR, the Washington Post,…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 22 opens with Patricia feeling emotionally drained, choosing to retreat into her own space and away from the ongoing tension at home. She heads to bed early, sensing that her relationship with Carter is fraying at the edges, but instead of confronting her feelings, she lets him handle the kids while he tries to keep their home running. After dinner, Carter takes the initiative to have a serious talk with their children, Blue and Korey, while Patricia takes a step back, not ready to engage in their…
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