422 Results with the "Mystery" genre


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      CHAPTER 57

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Jameson leads the protagonist to a hidden gemstone room concealed behind a model train setup on the third floor. The room, lined with obsidian and agate crystal slabs, serves as a dramatic setting for a pivotal confrontation. When the protagonist steps inside, Jameson traps them there, revealing his plan to leave without them. Through a phone call, Jameson explains his intentions, hinting at a dangerous mission involving Grayson and Eve, while the protagonist demands to be released, frustrated and…
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      Olivia 1

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Olivia reflecting on her initial desire to have a daughter, envisioning a future filled with shared moments like manicures and school bus rides. However, when her son Asher is born, she feels relief, believing a boy will be less vulnerable to the hardships she fears for a girl. This introspective moment sets the tone for Olivia’s protective nature and her tendency to prepare for the worst, a theme that recurs throughout the chapter. Olivia introduces her life as a beekeeper in…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with the death of Mmaabo, a matriarch elephant, observed by the researcher Alice. Mmaabo's herd, particularly her daughter Onalenna, attempts to revive her, displaying behaviors that suggest grief, such as prodding her body and vocalizing distress. Another unrelated elephant, Sethunya, arrives and performs a solemn, swaying ritual over Mmaabo’s body, further hinting at cross-herd mourning. Alice meticulously documents these interactions, noting the elephants' unique identifiers and…
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      ELEVEN

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with attorney Ellie Hathaway appearing flustered in Judge Ledbetter's chambers, a stark contrast to her usual confidence. She requests an urgent hearing to change her client's plea from "guilty but mentally ill" to "not guilty," citing newly revealed circumstances she cannot fully disclose due to confidentiality. The judge and prosecutor George Callahan are visibly irritated by the last-minute change, especially with the trial just three and a half weeks away. Ellie insists the shift is…
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      by LovelyMay Chapter I – The woman in the Alcove opens on a glittering evening in New York, where elegance and excitement fill every corner of a grand ballroom. The narrator, though self-described as plain and unremarkable, finds herself unexpectedly swept into a moment of personal joy and disbelief. Her life, long focused on the quiet care of others in the field of nursing, takes a sudden turn when Anson Durand, a man of social polish and charm, confesses his love. His proposal, made in the calm intimacy of a…
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      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 10: The Bonnie Dahl Disappearance Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin 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…
    • Hannah: The Plus-One Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Hannah grips the boat’s railing tightly, her knuckles white as she fights the rising nausea brought on by the relentless rocking of the waves. The journey to Inis an Amplóra is proving more treacherous than she had anticipated, the rough seas serving as an unsettling prelude to The Plus-One wedding they are about to attend. Charlie, seated beside her with a look of mild amusement, reassures her with empty platitudes, though his own unease is betrayed by the occasional tightening of his jaw. Their…
    • Johnno: The Best Man Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Johnno wrestles with the painful realization that his friendship with Will has never been as solid as he once believed. While he had always recognized Will’s cunning nature, he assumed their bond would protect him from being on the receiving end of such ruthless behavior. That assumption shatters when he discovers that The Best Man he once trusted deliberately sabotaged his chance to co-host a television show, a project that was not only professionally promising but also deeply meaningful to him. The…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The God of the Woods by J.A.L. Dobson follows a group of people who venture into an ancient forest, where they encounter a powerful force that challenges their beliefs. The novel explores themes of nature, mythology, and the human connection to the unknown.
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