422 Results with the "Mystery" genre


    • Chapter 1: Jenna Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter introduces Jenna, a precocious thirteen-year-old with an exceptional understanding of memory. She distinguishes between different types of memory—factual, sensory, academic, and personal—and reflects on her early fascination with the subject, which led her to conduct independent studies in school. Jenna’s first memory, from when she was just nine months old, involves her mother feeding her cotton candy and speaking to her in Xhosa, a language she learned in South Africa. This vivid…
    • Plain Truth: A Novel Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Plain Truth (2000) by ​Jodi Picoult​ is a ​legal dra­ma​ inter­twined with ​cul­tur­al con­flict and moral dilem­mas. The sto­ry begins when ​18-year-old Katie Fish­er, a mem­ber of an Amish com­mu­ni­ty, is accused of mur­der­ing her new­born baby—a crime she claims she didn’t com­mit because she nev­er knew she was preg­nant. ​Ellie Hath­away, a high-pro­file defense attor­ney from Philadel­phia, reluc­tant­ly takes Katie’s case and moves into…
      Drama • Mystery • Thriller
    • The Man Between Cover
      by LovelyMay The Man Between by P.G. Wodehouse is a humorous novel set in a small English village, where a charming but scheming man, known only as the "man between," manipulates events and relationships, leading to a series of comedic misunderstandings and romantic entanglements.
    • Chapter XXII — The woman in the Alcove Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter XXII - The woman in the Alcove draws back the final veil on the story’s darkest truth, revealing the tangled depths of guilt, passion, and retribution. In the midst of tense confrontation, Mr. Grey forces a reckoning as he presents a stiletto to the accused—a gesture that cuts deeper than any blade. Fairbrother, stunned into silence, is cornered not just by accusation, but by the memory of what he has done. The name "Grizel," uttered from his own lips in a moment of emotional fracture, seals…
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      45. Red Cap

      45. Red Cap Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Red Cap became a significant focal point in the trial, as the questioning by Tom Milton, Kya’s defense attorney, skillfully revealed the gaps in the prosecution’s case. With his strategic questioning, Milton sought to shift the focus away from the more speculative elements of the evidence, bringing attention to the inconsistencies and doubts surrounding the supposed events leading to Chase Andrews' death. One of the key moments in his questioning came when he asked Dr. Cone, the expert witness, whether…
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    • Chapter 34: The Investigation Unfolds Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 34 finds Holly Gibney navigating an investigation that feels increasingly directionless, struggling to connect the dots between a string of disappearances and a local bowling team called the Golden Oldies. Despite initially suspecting a link between the victims and Roddy Harris, a member of the team, she begins to doubt his involvement, realizing she may be chasing a lead with no real substance. Determined to make better use of her time, she alters her plans and decides to visit her Uncle Henry at…
    • Earlier that day: Jules: The Bride Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The Bride wakes up on her wedding day, her heart weighed down by an inexplicable sense of unease. The remnants of the previous night’s festivities still linger in her mind, mingling with the unsettling fragments of a vivid dream that disturbs her morning. Even though her fiancé, Will, has adhered to the traditional custom of sleeping separately before their wedding, The Bride feels a deep longing for his presence. She wishes she could share the excitement, the nerves, and the anticipation of the day…
    • Now: The wedding night Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The wedding night is often surrounded by a sense of mystery and anticipation, but in this haunting landscape, it mirrors a darker reality. As the group traverses the bog, they discover a lifeless body half-submerged, claimed by the earth’s persistent grasp. The bog, with its dark history of consuming the dead, seems to silently welcome its newest victim, adding to the growing list of those swallowed by its depths. The ground beneath them feels not just like earth but a cemetery, one that holds secrets of…
    • CHAPTER 18: GRAYSON Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Grayson arrives at the Grayson mansion in his Ferrari, noting the meticulously symmetrical architecture and the imposing fountain adorned with bronze sculptures. As he steps out of the car, he reflects on his strained relationship with his father, Sheffield Grayson, who viewed him as a risk rather than a son. The opulence of the estate contrasts with Grayson’s internal turmoil, highlighting the emotional weight of his family legacy. His thoughts are interrupted by Gigi, who emerges unexpectedly, brimming…
    • CHAPTER 49: GRAYSON Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter follows Grayson Hawthorne and Acacia as they return to the bank to access a safe-deposit box. Acacia presents the decoy key Grayson had swapped earlier, but it fails to open the box, just as he had planned. The bank manager is about to deny them access when Savannah unexpectedly produces a second key from a chain around her neck, surprising everyone, including Grayson. This twist disrupts Grayson's carefully laid plans, leaving him momentarily stunned by the unforeseen development. Grayson's…
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