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    • CHAPTER XIII. POIROT EXPLAINS Cover
      by LovelyMay In the concluding chapter of "The Mysterious Affair at Styles," Hercule Poirot finally unveils the intricacies of the murder plot and the culprits involved. Our narrator, entangled in curiosity and frustration, confronts Poirot for his secretive methods. Poirot explains that discretion was vital to prevent the true murderer, Alfred Inglethorp, from detecting their suspicions. The Belgian detective had, from the beginning, observed Inglethorp as the prime beneficiary of Mrs. Inglethorp’s death, realizing…
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      2. Jodie

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Jodie, Kya’s older brother, had always been her closest companion during the early years following their mother’s departure. As the family began to fragment under the weight of their father’s abusive tendencies, Kya found solace in the bond she shared with him, even amidst the growing tension in their home. They would often share quiet, fleeting moments of normalcy—simple breakfasts and leisurely walks through the marshlands—creating a semblance of family, a fragile cocoon that briefly shielded…
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    • Chapter 24: The Investigation Stalls Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin When Holly arrives at Jet Mart in Chapter 24, she finds Emilio Herrera, the store clerk, eager to talk about Bonnie Rae Dahl, a well-known figure in the community who has recently gone missing. Emilio recalls Bonnie as a friendly and reliable customer, someone whose visits were a regular part of the store’s routine. Despite Holly’s careful questioning, he has no recollection of anything unusual happening on the night she disappeared, nor does he remember seeing the van that Holly believes could be…
    • The day before: Jules: The Bride Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin On the night before her wedding, The Bride, Jules, finds herself at a dinner that serves as both a reunion and an arena for unresolved family tensions. The evening is supposed to be a celebration, yet beneath the surface, it is anything but harmonious. Her father, Ronan, a self-made property developer whose thick Galway accent and commanding presence fill any room, makes a dramatic entrance, immediately disrupting the evening’s balance. Hannah, Jules’s guest and longtime friend, seems visibly startled…
    • Jules: The Bride Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Jules moves stiffly across the dance floor, her hand clasped in Will’s as they sway to the music, but the joyous atmosphere of the reception feels hollow. The band plays lively tunes, the guests cheer and raise their glasses, yet none of it can quiet the gnawing unease creeping through her. The weight of the evening’s earlier incidents—the prank by the ushers, the strange, suggestive speech—settles heavily on her shoulders, each moment replaying in her mind like a puzzle missing a crucial piece.…
    • CHAPTER XIII -The man Between Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter XIII of "The Man Between" chronicles a profound turn in the lives of Dora and those entwined with her destiny. After a moment of shared happiness, Ethel reveals to Tyrrel she received letters updating them on Dora's affairs. Dora, now in Paris, devotes herself to caring for her father, Mr. Denning, during his convalescence from a critical operation. The tableau painted is one of redemption and familial duty, where Dora exemplifies an idyllic daughter’s role contrary to her past tumults. The…
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      47. The Expert

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The Expert, in the 1970 courtroom, was Prosecutor Eric Chastain, who vigorously questioned Sheriff Jackson regarding the circumstances surrounding the discovery of Chase Andrews' body at the base of the fire tower. Chastain’s approach was to suggest foul play, pointing out the lack of footprints or any substantial evidence that could explain how Chase had ended up at the base of the tower. The absence of fingerprints or any other definitive clues near the scene was a crucial element in his argument, but…
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    • Chapter 35: The Depths of Desperation Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 35 unfolds with Rodney Harris moving methodically through the kitchen, his hands steady as he prepares dinner, though his mind is preoccupied with far darker concerns. His wife, Emily, writhes in pain upstairs, her severe sciatic condition rendering her almost immobile, but her focus remains on something other than her suffering. Meanwhile, in the basement below, Bonnie Dahl, their captive, receives a cold bottle of Diet Pepsi—an ordinary gesture masking an insidious intent, as Rodney has laced…
    • Now: The wedding night Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin On the wedding night, with the wind howling around them, Duncan, Femi, and Angus find themselves outside, torches in hand, searching the darkness for something unknown but undeniably unsettling. The mention of a body by a waitress has set the stage for their uneasy mission, turning the already grim atmosphere into a breeding ground for suspicion and fear. Every strange noise and irregularity in the terrain now feels like a potential discovery, heightening their anxiety as they move through the night.…
    • Earlier: Will: The Groom Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin In this chapter WILL: The Groom, Jules and I walk back to the marquee together. I leave Olivia to make her own way. For one crazy moment there, realizing how near we were to the cliff edge, I was tempted. It wouldn’t have come as that much of a surprise. She tried to drown herself earlier, after all – or that’s certainly how it looked, before I saved her. And with this wind – it’s really blowing a gale now – there would have been so much confusion. But that’s not me. I’m not a killer.…
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