422 Results with the "Mystery" genre


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      CHAPTER 80

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with a tense chess match between Toby and Eve, where Toby deliberately lets Eve win. However, Vincent Blake, observing the game, threatens Toby with violence against Eve if he throws the next match against Avery. This sets a high-stakes atmosphere as Avery prepares to play Toby, knowing the consequences of losing—either exposing a cover-up or becoming indebted to Blake. The psychological pressure is palpable, with Eve remaining stoic despite the threat to her safety. As Avery and…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter "Serenity" introduces a protagonist who, from a young age, possesses the ability to see and interact with spirits invisible to others. As a child, she encounters various apparitions, from a boy under the jungle gym to an elderly woman singing lullabies. Her family acknowledges her psychic gift, tracing it back to her ancestors, but advises her to conceal it to avoid social alienation. Moving to New Hampshire, she learns to suppress her visions, such as foreseeing a teacher's ink-stained blouse…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter "Serenity" follows a medium attempting to help Jenna connect with her deceased mother, Alice. The narrator reflects on her past experiences with spirit communication, comparing open channeling to a chaotic news conference. She prefers targeted connections through spirit guides, likening them to telephone operators. The group visits a sacred spot at an elephant sanctuary, where Jenna recalls memories with her mother. The setting, marked by purple mushrooms and a giant oak, holds significance as…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin In Gre­gor the Over­lan­der, ​Gre­gor, an ordi­nary 11-year-old boy from New York City, is thrust into an extra­or­di­nary adven­ture when he and his tod­dler sis­ter, ​Boots, fall through a laun­dry grate into the ​Under­land—a hid­den world beneath the city. This sub­ter­ranean realm is home to giant ​rats, bats, cock­roach­es, and pale, vio­let-eyed humans who live in the under­ground king­dom of ​Regalia. When Gre­gor arrives, he…
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    • CHAPTER 20: GRAYSON Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin In Chapter 20, Grayson engages in a tense yet revealing conversation with Acacia, his late father’s wife, in the kitchen of her home. Acacia, a maternal figure with a quiet strength, discloses that she learned about Grayson’s existence 22 months ago, on the day of her mother’s funeral. Grayson, wary of disrupting her family, assures her he has no such intentions. The dialogue hints at past betrayals, including Sheffield Grayson’s affair with Grayson’s mother, and Acacia’s surprising lack of…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin In this chapter, Jameson Hawthorne finds himself in a high-stakes negotiation with the enigmatic Proprietor of the Devil’s Mercy. After Branford is taken away to face consequences, Jameson is tasked with writing down a secret on a scroll using a sharp, blade-like quill and dark purple ink. The Proprietor explains that the secret must be compelling enough to grant Jameson entry into the Game, and he will need to provide proof if it passes scrutiny. Despite his body’s physical reactions—dry mouth,…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin In this chapter, Grayson and Gigi navigate a tense yet revealing conversation about family secrets and potential dangers. Gigi, brimming with curiosity, presses Grayson for details about Eve, whom he reveals is the biological daughter of his uncle Toby Hawthorne (now Toby Blake). Grayson explains the complicated family dynamics, emphasizing Eve's dangerous nature and warning Gigi to avoid a mysterious man she encountered earlier. Despite Gigi's playful resistance, Grayson insists she call him immediately…
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      CHAPTER 59

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with the protagonists arriving at a small-town mechanic shop, having evaded paparazzi with their security team. Inside, they meet Isaiah Alexander, a mechanic working under a car, who initially seems unfazed by their arrival. Xander Hawthorne, visibly nervous, attempts to connect with Isaiah through humor and shared mechanical interests. The tension builds as Isaiah reveals he recognizes Xander, hinting at a deeper connection between them, though his calm demeanor contrasts with Xander's…
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      Olivia 2

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Olivia rushes to the Adams police station after receiving a panicked call from her son, Asher, who is being questioned. The chapter opens with her frantic arrival, noting her lack of preparation in her haste. She explains her relationship to Asher to the officer at the front desk, emphasizing her fear and confusion. The scene shifts as Lieutenant Mike Newcomb, an old acquaintance from Olivia’s past, intervenes to guide her inside. The tension builds as Olivia learns that Asher was found holding Lily’s…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter begins with Alice recounting a story told to her by Owen the bush vet about researchers attempting to collar a female elephant. After darting the elephant, the herd formed two concentric circles around her, with the outer circle facing outward protectively. The inner circle, hidden from view, was heard rustling and snapping branches. When the herd eventually stepped away, the darted elephant was found covered in soil and branches, a behavior typically seen in elephants masking the scent of…
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