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    • Acknowledgements Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The acknowledgements section of The Guest List is a deeply personal and heartfelt tribute to the many individuals and organizations that played a crucial role in the book’s creation, publication, and success. The author begins by expressing immense gratitude to their editor, Kim Young, and Charlotte Brabbin, both of whom provided unwavering guidance throughout the creative process. Their ability to refine and enhance the narrative, combined with their belief in the author’s vision, helped shape the…
    • The next day: Hannah: The Plus-One Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The morning after the harrowing events, Hannah boards the boat with Charlie, heading back to the mainland. The departure feels surreal, as though the tranquil waters and the shimmering sunlight are mocking the storm of emotions churning inside her. Most of the guests had already left earlier, leaving the family to linger in the aftermath of the tragedy, tethered to the island and its dark history. As the boat gently rocks over the waves, Hannah’s gaze drifts back toward the island, now cloaked in shadows…
    • Several hours later: Olivia: The Bridesmaid Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The marquee, once a place of celebration and warmth, now feels like a hollow shell, filled with people left stunned by the shocking revelation. The Bridesmaid stands among them, her face pale, processing the weight of what has just unfolded. The Irish police have spoken, their voices cold and unwavering, delivering the grim details of their discovery and the arrest that followed. The weight of their words lingers in the air, wrapping the gathered crowd in a shroud of confusion, fear, and hushed…
    • Now: Johnno: The Best Man Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin In The Best Man, the protagonist finds himself entangled in a horrifying moment that he cannot escape, a reality that unfolds too quickly for him to control. He kneels beside Will, his hands slick with blood, his breath shallow as he realizes the terrible mistake he has just made—pulling the knife from his friend's chest, thinking for one brief, desperate moment that it might save him. The surrounding darkness seems to close in, pressing against him as he struggles to process what has just happened, but…
    • Earlier: Will: The Groom Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The storm was relentless, the wind howling through the night and tearing across the island like a wild animal. Will, referred to by all as "The Groom," made his way cautiously through the power outage, his frustration masked behind a carefully controlled facade. He held up his phone’s torch, its narrow beam barely cutting through the dense darkness, and squinted as he noticed Aoife standing a few paces away, her silhouette illuminated by brief flashes of lightning. She motioned for him to follow, her…
    • Now: The wedding night Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin In the chilling chapter titled The Wedding Night, the once-joyful atmosphere of a celebratory gathering has been consumed by the weight of a terrible tragedy. What should have been an evening filled with joy and love has turned into a haunting tableau of death and disbelief. A group of people stands frozen in shock around a lifeless body, the grim reality of the situation setting in with each passing moment. Femi, a skilled surgeon accustomed to life-and-death decisions, bends over the body with a…
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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…
    • Hannah: The Plus-One Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin In the chapter The Plus-One, the protagonist, Hannah, is confronted with a deep internal struggle that leaves her emotions torn between attraction and rage. Her growing feelings for Will are clouded by the unsettling realization that he may be tied to a tragic event involving her sister, Alice. As Hannah reflects on the events that have led her to this painful conclusion, she recalls a conversation with Jethro and Luis, which planted the seed of suspicion about Will’s involvement in Alice’s untimely…
    • 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.…
    • Now: The wedding night Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The wedding night is often surrounded by a sense of mystery and anticipation, but in this haunting landscape, it mirrors a darker reality. As the group traverses the bog, they discover a lifeless body half-submerged, claimed by the earth’s persistent grasp. The bog, with its dark history of consuming the dead, seems to silently welcome its newest victim, adding to the growing list of those swallowed by its depths. The ground beneath them feels not just like earth but a cemetery, one that holds secrets of…
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