55 Results with the "Horror" genre


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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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      Chapter 22

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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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      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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      by LovelyMay The Lost Continent by C. J. Cutcliffe Hyne is a thrilling adventure novel in which a group of explorers uncover a hidden, ancient civilization on a mysterious island, encountering danger, intrigue, and uncharted wonders.
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