333 Results with the "Mystery" genre


    • CHAPTER IX — A Strange Disappearance Cover
      by LovelyMay CHAPTER IX – A Strange Disappearance begins in the hush of uncertainty as Mr. Gryce and the narrator examine the latest development in their pursuit of the elusive Schoenmakers. These individuals, whose defiance of the law continues to frustrate authorities, are believed to be sheltering within the dense maze of the city. As strategies for flushing them out are considered, a grim report interrupts their deliberation. News arrives of a young woman's corpse found in the East River—an unsettling reminder…
    • Chapter IV — The woman in the Alcove Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter IV – The woman in the Alcove opens with an emotionally jarring encounter as the protagonist sees Anson Durand under circumstances that cast a long shadow over his character. What she observes shakes her trust and forces her to re-evaluate everything she believed about his integrity. As Durand is confronted, he doesn’t retreat in fear or shame but instead launches into a detailed explanation that rewrites the narrative around his presence at the fateful ball. According to him, his involvement…
    • Chapter IV — The man Between Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter IV opens with Ethel reclining in quiet comfort, the embers of the evening's social event still glowing in her mind. Sitting with her Aunt Ruth, she begins to unravel her impressions of the guests, curious about the night’s subtleties that often escaped plain observation. Ruth’s responses are measured and amused, revealing how often the surface of civility conceals undercurrents of ambition, disappointment, or intrigue. Their conversation naturally shifts to Mr. Marriot, a newcomer to their…
    • CHAPTER IV — POIROT INVESTIGATES Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter IV begins with the narrator making his way through a path shaded by overgrown greenery, his mind full of confusion and urgency. Arriving at the modest home where Hercule Poirot and other Belgian refugees live, he quickly brings news of Mrs. Inglethorp’s untimely death. Poirot listens carefully, displaying not grief but intense curiosity, revealing his natural instinct to dive into a puzzle no matter how unsettling. Rather than react emotionally, Poirot focuses on detail and context—he asks…
    • CHAPTER IV — A Strange Disappearance Cover
      by LovelyMay CHAPTER IV – A Strange Disappearance unfolds with growing tension as Mr. Gryce and the narrator begin to untangle the baffling disappearance of a young sewing girl. Her vanishing act, apparently involving a ladder and blood-stained traces, raises questions not just about how she left, but why. Gryce, methodical and unsentimental, wishes for something as simple yet powerful as a photograph to assist in identifying the girl across a sprawling, indifferent city. But the trail is faint, and time is slipping…
    • Chapter III — The woman in the Alcove Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter III – The woman in the Alcove begins in a moment of pure disbelief for the narrator, whose world is upended by a shocking discovery. A priceless diamond—linked to a sensational murder—is found tucked inside gloves lying in her own handbag. Stunned and nearly breathless, she insists she has no idea how the jewel ended up there. The inspector’s demeanor is calm yet serious as he questions her. Though he does not voice outright accusation, the implications are clear. Someone placed the gloves…
    • CHAPTER III — THE NIGHT OF THE TRAGEDY Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter III takes a grim turn as the tranquil night at Styles is shattered by a sudden emergency. Lawrence Cavendish, shaken and pale, rouses the narrator with the urgent news that his mother, Mrs. Inglethorp, is having a violent episode in her bedroom. Despite the room being locked from the inside, desperate attempts are made by family members and servants to force entry. The scene becomes frantic, with doors tried and windows tested, yet nothing budges. When entry is finally gained, the sight is…
    • Chapter III — The man Between Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter III takes readers deeper into Frederick Mostyn’s journey as he navigates the vibrant world of New York. Far from the quieter landscapes of Yorkshire, Mostyn finds himself immersed in a city teeming with movement, ambition, and striking verticality. Each building seems to challenge the sky, and he marvels not only at their architecture but also at the ambition they represent. With every passing day, Mostyn feels more enthralled by the energy that pulses through every block. The city’s…
    • CHAPTER III — A Strange Disappearance Cover
      by LovelyMay CHAPTER III – A Strange Disappearance begins with a mood of quiet urgency, as detectives continue their inquiry into the sudden vanishing of a young woman presumed to be a simple sewing girl. Her absence prompts different reactions from the household—Mr. Blake remains unaffected, his demeanor calm to the point of apathy, while Mrs. Daniels becomes increasingly protective and defensive. Her insistence on shielding the girl’s belongings from inspection is striking, especially given her usual composure.…
    • Chapter II — The woman in the Alcove Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter II – The woman in the Alcove opens with a cascade of tension and emotion as the narrator slowly regains her senses in a room charged with distress. Her awareness sharpens just enough to see Mr. Durand, her fiancé, watching over her with a solemn expression that hints at something darker beneath the surface. It soon becomes evident that a crime has shattered the elegance of the evening: a woman has been murdered in the secluded alcove of the venue. The narrator, though visibly shaken and still…
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