422 Results with the "Mystery" genre


    • CHAPTER I — I GO TO STYLES Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter I begins with a quiet return to the English countryside, as the narrator—recovering from injuries sustained at the Front—accepts an invitation to stay at Styles Court. This stately Essex home, once familiar and serene, now stands at the heart of subtle unrest following the controversial remarriage of Mrs. Cavendish. Her union with Alfred Inglethorp, a man markedly younger and stylistically distinct, has become the source of friction, unsettling the balance between loyalty and resentment among…
    • Chapter IX — The woman in the Alcove Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter IX - The woman in the Alcove follows the narrator as she pushes past social restraint to speak directly with Inspector Dalzell about a theory that challenges the accepted line of investigation. Her belief in Mr. Durand’s innocence fuels her courage, despite knowing that her position as a woman and an outsider might weaken the impact of her words. She recounts what she witnessed on the night of the murder, focusing not on the bloodstained evidence but on subtler cues that others have dismissed.…
    • CHAPTER XIX — A Strange Disappearance Cover
      by LovelyMay CHAPTER XIX – A Strange Disappearance opens during a moment of fragile intensity, where truth and emotion intertwine with urgency. The scene does not rush but carries the quiet strain of those caught between what they feel and what they must face. As events begin to shift, characters are pushed to speak openly, allowing deep emotions and unresolved tensions to surface. Each movement and line of dialogue carries weight, not simply for the sake of drama, but to reveal the buried pain, protective instincts,…
    • Chapter 21: Poetry and Identity Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Between February 15, 2021, and March 27, 2021, Chapter 21 of Barbara Kingsbury’s journey unfolds as she embarks on a deeply personal and artistic exploration under the mentorship of the accomplished poet Olivia Kingsbury. Their meetings take place in the cozy, book-filled home of Marie Duchamp, where the scent of tea and freshly baked cookies lingers in the air. These intimate gatherings offer Barbara both a sanctuary from the pressures of her academic and personal life and a space to explore the true…
    • Now: The wedding night Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The rhythmic hum of the wedding night reception, a symphony of laughter, music, and clinking glasses, falters as an unexpected disturbance ripples through the marquee. The waitress, no longer an unnoticed part of the evening’s meticulous choreography, now stands at the center of an unraveling moment. Her presence, trembling and visibly shaken, disrupts the illusion of seamless festivity, replacing the air of celebration with an unspoken dread. The conversations die down, leaving an eerie silence in their…
    • Hannah: The Plus-One Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The Plus-One moves through the wedding reception, absorbing the chaotic mix of celebration and hidden tensions that simmer beneath the surface. The ushers, led by Peter Ramsay, make an entrance so boisterous that it teeters on disaster, their antics veering between comedy and calamity as they tumble into a heap of laughter and spilled drinks. The lively atmosphere of the evening is infectious, but Hannah senses an undercurrent of discomfort beneath the revelry, an awareness that not all joy is untainted.…
    • CHAPTER 6: JAMESON Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Jameson observing his brother Grayson's unusual display of emotion, sparking curiosity and playful banter among the siblings. Avery questions Jameson's motives, while Xander jokes about eavesdropping on Grayson's phone call. The lighthearted exchange reveals the dynamic between the brothers, with Jameson teasing Xander about his lack of stealth and referencing their night out. The conversation shifts to the paparazzi situation, with Oren, Avery's security detail, reporting on the…
    • CHAPTER 36: GRAYSON Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin In this chapter, Grayson confronts a spy sent by Eve, a woman who previously betrayed him. The encounter is tense and calculated, with Grayson maintaining a cold detachment as he assesses the situation. The spy, a dark-eyed boy with tattoos, implies that his actions are directed by Eve’s desires, not his own. Grayson reflects on Eve’s betrayal, recalling how she used him to gain control of her great-grandfather’s fortune and empire. The chapter sets the stage for a power struggle, with Grayson wary…
    • CHAPTER 66: JAMESON Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Jameson carefully observes the room's ornate ceiling, noting its intricate blue and gold design featuring an elaborate X with diamond-shaped squares on either side. Within these diamonds are shields containing symbols like Greek letters, a flower, a lion, and a sword. He recalls key phrases from Rohan, but nothing clicks until he shifts his focus from the details to the broader pattern—the X itself. This realization sparks a connection to Rohan's earlier hint about "the mark," suggesting the X might…
    • CHAPTER 97: JAMESON Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Jameson initiates the rebuilding of a tree house with his brothers, using the opportunity to share fragments of his recent adventures—meeting his father, winning a castle, and saving a duchess. He selectively reveals details about the Game, focusing on its riddles and challenges, including the silver ballerina puzzle. His brothers eventually solve it, prompting Grayson to pose his own cryptic riddle about the nature of a bet, which Jameson obsessively analyzes. The chapter hints at deeper family secrets…
      Mystery • Romance Novel • Thriller • Young Adult
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