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Chapter 17: A Test of Mentorship
Chapter 17 opens with Emily welcoming Barbara into her home with a practiced warmth, guiding her through the immaculate entryway and into the spacious, thoughtfully arranged kitchen. The air carries the soothing aroma of spiced tea, a deliberate choice to foster an inviting ambiance. Barbara, wearing a striking red coat, hesitates before accepting a cup of the special blend Emily offers, despite her strong preference for coffee. She understands the subtle art of preserving goodwill and, mindful of the…-
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On the morning of July 24, 2021, Chapter 16 unfolds as Holly arrives at her late mother’s home in Meadowbrook Estates, the weight of the moment pressing heavily on her. She watches as the A.D. Cleaning crew departs, their job limited to a COVID-related disinfection rather than a full post-mortem cleanup, confirming that her mother passed of natural causes. A small envelope left behind by the cleaners reassures Holly that no items were removed from the house, yet the reality of stepping inside fills her…
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On an unseasonably warm February afternoon, following weeks of relentless winter cold, Chapter 15 of Roddy Harris’s story unfolds as he steps outside with a quiet sense of purpose. His Subaru wagon is coated in a thick layer of salt from the harsh January weather, and he knows that if he doesn’t wash it soon, the corrosive residue will start eating away at the metal. His wife, Em, has already voiced her concerns about his arthritis flaring up, but Roddy dismisses them with a familiar…
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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…
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Chapter 13: Targeting Bonnie Rae
On January 6, 2021, Emily (Em) and her husband, Rodney (Roddy), sit in their comfortable living room, watching the chaos unfold on their television screen as a mob storms the U.S. Capitol. The room is dimly lit, casting long shadows on the walls as the flickering images of rioters breaking windows and clashing with police reflect off the glass coffee table. In Chapter 13, Em outwardly expresses shock at the scene, her voice tinged with just the right amount of disapproval, yet something about the moment…-
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Chapter 12 unfolds on a blistering afternoon in a neighborhood where the streets bear the names of trees yet lack any real foliage. Jerome finds himself on Sycamore Street, standing outside Vera Steinman’s modest home. The air is thick with heat, and the hum of an overworked air conditioner struggles against the oppressive warmth, its efforts as futile as Vera’s fading hopes. She greets Jerome with weary eyes, her posture stiff with the tension of someone who has spent years bracing for bad news but…
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On July 23, 2021, Chapter 10 of Holly Gibney’s life unfolds in an unexpected way—she discovers that she has inherited over six million dollars from her late mother’s estate. The sheer magnitude of the inheritance feels out of place in her world, which has always been guided by modesty, purpose, and an unwavering pursuit of truth rather than material wealth. As she sits in her car, parked under the relentless midday sun, she hesitates to turn on the air conditioning, almost as if punishing herself for…
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On July 23, 2021, Chapter 8 of Holly Gibney’s investigation unfolds as she dives into a new case, working alongside Jerome to uncover details surrounding the disappearance of Peter Steinman, a boy affectionately (or not) called "Stinky" by his circle of friends. The group, including Tommy Edison and Richie Glenman, presents a mix of conflicting theories—some rooted in reality, while others are fueled by urban myths and childhood anxieties. While a few boys believe Peter may have simply escaped to…
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On an unusually warm November evening, Chapter 7 begins with Peter "Stinky" Steinman riding his skateboard toward Dairy Whip, his mind fixated on the thought of a juicy burger. The mist clings to the streets, casting a hazy glow beneath the flickering streetlights, muffling the usual city sounds. He barely notices the darkened silhouette of an old van parked near a shuttered gas station, his focus instead set on reaching his favorite hangout before his stomach forces him home. The nickname "Stinky" had…
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Chapter 6 marks the beginning of Holly Gibney’s investigation into the disappearance of Bonnie Rae Dahl, where she immerses herself in methodical rituals that reflect her disciplined nature. She meticulously cleans her office, a habit ingrained by both professional diligence and personal grief over her mother’s passing due to COVID-19. This routine serves as a grounding mechanism, reinforcing the idea that order and structure provide her with control in a world filled with unpredictability. After…
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