422 Results with the "Mystery" genre


    • Aoife: The Wedding Planner Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin In "AOIFE: The Wedding Planner," Aoife finds herself deeply immersed in the final preparations for a wedding taking place on the beautiful, remote island of Inis an Amplóra, which lies off the Connemara coast in Ireland. As she sits at her desk, she’s surrounded by keepsakes that evoke fond memories, items that anchor her to her past. With the soft hum of Galway radio filling the background, she listens to the weather forecast, which warns of strong winds later in the day—a potential challenge for the…
    • Now: The wedding night Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin On the wedding night, Angus, Femi, and Duncan are thrust into an atmosphere filled with an eerie sense of mystery and danger, made all the more intense by the lingering effects of a storm that has just passed. The storm, which had raged fiercely just moments before, now leaves behind a silence that seems to stretch on forever. Angus, clearly uneasy, picks up a solitary shoe from the ground, looking at it with confusion and a hint of suspicion, as he wonders who it belongs to. Femi, while also disturbed,…
    • CHAPTER 16: JAMESON Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Jameson and Avery return to the Hawthorne flat to find a cryptic message from Xander consisting of four sticky notes with seemingly random words. Their adrenaline-fueled minds quickly decode the message as "Going to check on Gary," revealing Xander's playful yet strategic communication style. The moment is interrupted by a call from Nash, who expresses concern for Jameson's well-being, subtly reminding him he doesn’t have to face challenges alone. The exchange highlights the brothers' bond and Jameson's…
    • CHAPTER 47: GRAYSON Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Grayson is consumed by fear that the contents of his father's safe-deposit box may reveal damning evidence about Sheffield Grayson's activities, including surveillance of Avery, a plane bombing attempt, and a longstanding vendetta against the Hawthorne family. The name on the ID he holds seems to confirm his suspicions, prompting him to prevent Gigi and Savannah from accessing the box. Determined to vet the contents first, Grayson devises a plan to switch the keys, slipping the real one into his pocket…
    • CHAPTER 77: JAMESON Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Jameson endures physical strain and pain as he climbs a chain to retrieve a silver chest, ignoring his injuries in his determination to succeed. Below him, Simon Johnstone-Jameson holds a secret involving four words, including "Heiress," which becomes pivotal. Despite the wire cutting into his hands and blood slicking his grip, Jameson finally tears the chest free and drops it to Avery, who catches it. After descending halfway, he leaps down, landing in a crouch, his body aching but his focus unwavering as…
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      CHAPTER 55 Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The protagonist confronts Nan about Vincent Blake, presenting a metallic disk as evidence of Tobias Hawthorne's past dealings with him. Nan reveals that Tobias worked for Blake in the 1970s, during his courtship with Alice, and was brought into Blake's inner circle. Blake, a wealthy and powerful figure, enjoyed pitting his protégés against each other, including his nephews, who resented Tobias's rise. The tension escalates as Nan hints at the nephews' harassment of Alice, which Tobias ultimately used as…
    • ONE YEAR LATER… Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Avery Grambs, a 19-year-old heiress and philanthropist, being interviewed about her extraordinary life. She reflects on her unique position with humility, acknowledging her luck while emphasizing that her wealth still feels surreal. The interview takes place in the Nook, a personalized space in Hawthorne House that symbolizes her journey. Avery shares how her global adventures with Jameson Hawthorne have shaped her worldview, and her tone remains candid as she discusses the balance…
    • Chapter 10: Alice Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter explores the profound empathy exhibited by elephants, drawing parallels to human behavior through anecdotes and scientific observations. It begins with an African proverb emphasizing collective strength, which sets the stage for discussing elephant social dynamics. Researchers in Amboseli documented elephants displaying empathy by comforting distressed herd members, protecting calves, and assisting injured individuals. These behaviors suggest a sophisticated emotional intelligence, challenging…
    • Chapter 42: Alice Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Alice returns to bury her daughter Jenna’s remains, which are shockingly incomplete due to decomposition and scavenging. Despite her scientific understanding of decay, the reality of seeing only fragments of her child’s bones leaves her emotionally shattered. She had hesitated to return, fearing arrest, but her need for closure outweighed her fears. Yet, even as Jenna’s coffin is lowered, Alice feels disconnected, unable to fully accept this as her daughter’s final resting place. After the…
    • Chapter XII — The man Between Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter XII opens with a quietly powerful act of closure as Dora parts with her wedding ring, not out of anger, but as a final gesture of release. Placing it with her child’s remains, she closes a painful chapter and claims her future as her own. This symbolic act, though intensely personal, echoes a universal need—to move forward after grief, not by forgetting, but by choosing what to carry. Her liberation is neither dramatic nor loud, but its impact is deep. The bond to her past is not erased, but…
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