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    • 5. Investigation Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Investigation, set in the summer of 1969, begins with an atmosphere that is as suffocating as the heat itself, enveloping everyone in a sense of foreboding and tension. The air buzzes with the sound of cicadas, their relentless call adding to the heavy mood that permeates the town. Sheriff Jackson, already feeling the weight of the responsibility on his shoulders, knew that informing Chase’s family about the tragic death would be a difficult and delicate task. The sheriff, aware of the emotional burden…
    • Chapter 26: The Mystery of Disappearance Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin On July 27, 2021, Chapter 26 of Holly Gibney’s investigation takes a new turn when she receives a call from Emilio Herrera, an employee at Jet Mart, about a regular customer who mysteriously vanished. The missing person in question, Cary Dressler, was a familiar face at the convenience store, often stopping in for his favorite high-caffeine sodas. Known for his laid-back demeanor, long blond hair, and a distinctive moped covered in stickers, Cary was a figure that most locals recognized. Emilio’s…
    • Hannah: The Plus-One Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Hannah senses a growing unease as the evening progresses, particularly in the way Johnno and the other ushers behave when alcohol flows freely. Their old public school camaraderie carries an unsettling undercurrent, as if beneath their rowdy laughter and inside jokes, something darker lurks. The Plus-One dynamic adds to her discomfort, as she watches her husband, Charlie, becoming absorbed in the crowd, laughing too loudly, lingering too long near Jules, and displaying an energy that feels unfamiliar.…
    • Now: The wedding night Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The wedding night is drenched in an almost suffocating darkness as the group stumbles forward, their every step marked by an overwhelming sense of unease. The absence of Pete weighs heavily on their minds, his sudden disappearance shifting the atmosphere from tense anticipation to outright dread. Each member of the group feels the unseen force of the night pressing down on them, amplifying every rustle in the trees and every snap of a twig. The oppressive blackness seems to stretch endlessly, swallowing…
    • 52. Three Mountains Motel Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Three Mountains Motel serves as an important anchor in Chapter 52 of the book, where the defense team sets out to prove Kya’s innocence during her trial. The courtroom is tense, and the defense’s goal is to establish a solid alibi for Kya, who faces the grave accusation of murder. The first crucial testimony comes from Sarah Singletary, a clerk at the local Piggly Wiggly market, who recalls seeing Kya at the bus stop around the time of the alleged crime. This sighting provides an important link to…
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    • Chapter 37: Rituals of Horror and Control Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 37 unfolds as Roddy steps into Emily’s dimly lit bedroom with a focused demeanor, carefully balancing a tray that holds a rather unsettling sight—a goblet filled with a strange, white, lard-like substance streaked with thin red threads. Despite the unbearable pain that confines her to bed, Emily's gaze lingers on the odd offering before her, her curiosity outweighing her discomfort. As Roddy approaches, he explains that this peculiar meal is a carefully prepared suet pudding, something he had…
    • Aoife: The Wedding Planner Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Aoife, the wedding planner, stands at the edge of the bustling scene as guests begin to arrive on the island, each one adding to the layers of complexity she has worked so hard to manage. The sky above is clear, and the atmosphere feels promising, but Aoife's eyes are sharp, noticing every small detail as the guests disembark from their boats. Dressed in functional attire designed for comfort and efficiency, she feels somewhat out of place against the backdrop of extravagantly dressed guests, all of whom…
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      Will: The Groom

      Will: The Groom Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin In the wake of the wedding festivities, Will, known to many as "The Groom," retreats to the bathroom of the Folly, feeling the weight of the day’s events settle on him. The remnants of cake are smeared across his face, clinging to his skin in places he hadn’t even realized, reminding him of how quickly the joyful celebration turned chaotic. As he faces the mirror, the image of himself, covered in the symbols of what should have been a joyous occasion, feels like a cruel joke. The journey back to some…
    • Chapter 14: The Missing Persons Case Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 14 unfolds as Jerome recounts his recent ordeal to Holly, his voice laced with frustration and exhaustion as he describes the frantic rush to get Vera to the hospital. The situation was dire—Vera, already in poor health, suffered a sudden collapse that left Jerome scrambling for help in an overburdened healthcare system stretched thin by the COVID-19 pandemic. With hospitals filled beyond capacity, emergency rooms were forced to operate under triage-like conditions, and after stabilizing her, the…
    • Olivia: The Bridesmaid Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Olivia’s account in The Bridesmaid begins with the relentless discomfort of residing beneath Jules and Will’s bedroom, where every intimate detail of their life filters through the poorly soundproofed ceiling. Each muffled laugh and whispered word feels invasive, amplifying Olivia’s sense of being an outsider in a world she doesn’t belong to. Seeking escape, she considers wandering the island at night, an idea tempting yet tinged with danger given the island’s rugged terrain and haunting…
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