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    • 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…
    • Chapter 13: Targeting Bonnie Rae Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin 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…
    • Johnno: The Best Man Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Perched atop the rugged battlements of the Folly, the best man, Johnno, and Will stand side by side, the howling wind carrying whispers of the past between them. Below, the restless sea crashes against the jagged rocks, an unrelenting force that mirrors the undercurrents of tension brewing beneath their camaraderie. From an outsider’s perspective, they appear as two old friends enjoying a quiet drink before the wedding festivities truly begin, but beneath the surface, something unspoken lingers. Johnno,…
    • Aoife: The Wedding Planner Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The weight of responsibility bears heavily on Aoife, the wedding planner, as she reflects on the unsettling incident that has overshadowed what should have been a joyous occasion. From the moment she noticed the bridesmaid’s unusual demeanor in the morning, a nagging sense of concern lingered at the back of her mind. Yet, with a multitude of tasks demanding her attention, from coordinating vendors to managing last-minute requests from the wedding party, she found herself unable to act on her instincts.…
    • 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…
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