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CHAPTER 53
The chapter opens with the protagonist and their team divided into tasks to decipher two key clues: a seal and a number. Grayson focuses on financial records, while Xander, Thea, and Rebecca explore the significance of the date December 29, 1982. Jameson and the protagonist tackle the phone number, speculating that adding an area code could reveal a location or a lead to Toby's whereabouts. Despite their efforts, initial attempts to call the number yield no results, and an internet search provides only…-
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CHAPTER 52: JAMESON
In this chapter, Jameson reflects on his upbringing playing strategic games with his grandfather, recognizing the value of observation before action. The scene unfolds with a tense exchange between Katharine Payne, a seasoned Member of Parliament, and Branford, a member of the Johnstone-Jameson family. Katharine’s cryptic remarks suggest she is acting on behalf of Bowen Johnstone-Jameson, Branford’s brother, hinting at a deeper power struggle. Jameson, alongside Avery and Zella, watches the interaction…-
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CHAPTER 52
The chapter opens with tension as Eve chooses to stay at the cottage with Mallory rather than return to the Hawthorne estate, leaving Avery grappling with guilt and suspicion. Despite Oren's reassurances about extensive security measures—including guards for Eve and Mallory—Avery's internal mantra, "don't trust anyone," underscores her growing paranoia. The arrival of Alisa, the family's lawyer, further heightens the stakes as she presents Avery with a damning news article questioning her ability to…-
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CHAPTER 51: JAMESON
Jameson awakens disoriented on a cold stone floor, greeted by Avery’s concerned presence. As his vision clears, he recalls being drugged and brought to an unfamiliar location—Vantage, an estate resembling a medieval castle. The room is austere, with stone walls, ornate ceiling detailing, and only a long wooden table as furniture. Jameson notes his pockets are empty, leaving him isolated. Avery confirms it’s early morning, and they’re surrounded by three other players: Branford, Zella, and an…-
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CHAPTER 51
Eve, accompanied by Avery and Xander, arrives at Rebecca’s home to meet Mallory, Rebecca’s mother and Eve’s grandmother. The tension is palpable as Rebecca’s red, chapped hands hint at the stress and emotional turmoil within the household. The living room is immaculately clean, suggesting either Rebecca’s efforts to cope or Mallory’s obsessive control. Mallory’s fixation on Eve is immediate, as she dismisses Avery’s presence and lavishes attention on Eve, comparing her to her late daughter,…-
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CHAPTER 50: JAMESON
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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CHAPTER 50
The chapter opens with the protagonist preparing to leave Hawthorne House under tight security measures. Oren, displeased with the decision, arranges for three identical SUVs to deter paparazzi from identifying which vehicle contains the protagonist and Eve. Xander Hawthorne accompanies them, primarily for Rebecca’s sake, while Grayson and Jameson remain behind. During the ride, Eve inquires about her grandmother, Rebecca’s mother, and Xander describes her as intense, detailing how she abandoned her…-
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Chapter 5: Jenna
In Chapter 5 of *Leaving Time*, Jenna confronts Serenity, a psychic, about a dream involving her missing mother. Jenna clings to the hope that her mother is alive, despite Serenity's vague and metaphorical descriptions. The dream features a woman with a blue scarf and an elephant, details Jenna latches onto as proof. Serenity cautions that psychic visions are often symbolic, recounting a past case where "China" and "rose" symbolized inherited china rather than literal locations. Jenna, however, remains…-
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CHAPTER 5: GRAYSON
The chapter opens with Grayson and his brothers—Jameson, Xander, and Nash—reflecting on their eventful night, which included adventurous activities like ice-climbing and clubbing. Nash humorously references being duct-taped, while Grayson feels a bittersweet pride as he congratulates Nash, acknowledging life's inevitable changes. The brothers' camaraderie is evident, but Grayson's internal struggle with moving forward lingers. Nash privately hands Grayson their grandmother’s black opal ring, a…-
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Chapter 5: Ellen’s Resistance
Chapter 5 reveals an unprecedented challenge for Em in the dimly lit basement of the Harris household: a captive who refuses nourishment for three days. Ellen Craslow, despite her deteriorating physical state, steadfastly declines the food and water offered to her, a refusal that leaves Em frustrated and perplexed. Unlike previous captives, such as Cary Dressler and Castro, who complied more readily, Ellen’s resistance is something Em has never encountered before, testing the limits of her control and…-
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