55 Results with the "Horror" genre


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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 37

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 37 begins with Patricia telling Carter that Korey is struggling with drug use. The news hits Carter hard, but he believes Patricia without hesitation, largely due to his own fears of such an issue. As they pack Korey's belongings into an overnight bag, Patricia can't help but feel a deep resentment, thinking to herself that her family's troubles extend far beyond their current predicament. While Carter remarks that no one in his family has had such issues, Patricia is reminded of the darker secrets…
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      Chapter 38

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 38 begins with Kitty anxiously watching the rearview mirror, her voice trembling as she wonders if Patricia will be all right. They sit silently in Maryellen’s parked minivan, far from the bright lights and curious eyes of town, wrapped in darkness and fear. Mrs. Greene affirms that they are all fine, but their silence betrays their shared doubt—especially regarding Patricia’s condition. As the clock strikes seven, they realize time is no longer on their side. There’s no more space for…
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      Chapter 27

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 27 begins with Patricia feeling a wave of uncertainty as she drives down Rifle Range Road towards Six Mile. Her palms are sweaty as she grips the steering wheel, the nerves gnawing at her. Despite the distance that has grown between herself and Mrs. Greene, she attempts to convince herself that the visit is nothing out of the ordinary. Maybe Mrs. Greene won’t be home, and that would offer her an easy escape from the discomfort she’s feeling. The new development along the road brings a strange…
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      Chapter 28

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 28 begins with an unexpected phone call that sets a chain of events into motion. Patricia receives a call from Slick, who is eager to brainstorm ideas for an upcoming Halloween celebration. However, Patricia is taken aback when Slick reveals she has decided to throw a Reformation Party instead of celebrating Halloween in its traditional form. Slick explains that her decision stems from her strong opposition to Halloween, particularly due to its association with Satanism, and she proposes that they…
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      Chapter 29

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 29 finds Patricia in a highly precarious situation as she attempts to navigate her way through tense moments and a chaotic environment. On Thursday, Slick makes a call at 10:25 AM, expressing her intention to come, but with the condition that she won't open anything that's sealed. Patricia responds with a brief thank you, acknowledging the risk involved in this dangerous endeavor. When Slick admits her discomfort with the situation, Patricia, too, shares her concerns, but they press on, hoping that…
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      Chapter 30

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 30 unfolds with Patricia gripped by a surge of fear and uncertainty as she realizes the depth of her perilous situation. Her body feels paralyzed as electricity courses through her arms and legs, holding her in place as her thoughts race. The chilling realization dawns on her that at any moment, Slick might arrive at the back door, unknowingly leading James straight to her. Patricia knows that Slick, unable to lie convincingly, would inadvertently reveal that she was there to meet her, putting…
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      Chapter 31

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 31 begins with Patricia in a state of disarray, her mind overwhelmed with disorientation and physical exhaustion. She quickly finds herself thrust into an urgent situation, as Kitty informs her that Gracious Cay has been set ablaze as part of a well-constructed plan to allow their escape. While Patricia is still reeling from the chaos, Kitty has already ensured the safety of their children, taking them to Seewee to keep them out of harm's way and create a solid alibi. This leaves Patricia and Kitty…
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      Chapter 39

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 39 begins with rising panic and a sense of helpless urgency, as Kitty struggles to impose order in the aftermath of an encounter that has left Patricia unconscious and the house soaked in dread. She paces the room, repeating Grace’s name, wishing someone older, wiser, or simply more decisive were in charge. The silence is broken by a sudden jolt—Patricia’s body still, her breathing irregular, sending a wave of alarm through the group. Mrs. Greene surprises them all by stepping forward,…
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      Chapter 40

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 40 begins in a house full of panic, as fear clings to every creaking sound and ring of the doorbell. Maryellen’s whisper—“They’ll go away”—isn't just wishful thinking; it’s a plea that echoes the tension crawling through the room. Plastic-wrapped packages, heavy with implication, begin to stir, one even thudding to the floor and dragging itself toward the door. They realize, too late, that the lights were left on—an error that could expose them all. Each character—Maryellen, Mrs.…
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