422 Results with the "Mystery" genre


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      Olivia 7

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Olivia wakes from a vivid nightmare in which Asher, wearing her late father’s suit with his mouth sewn shut, tries to communicate with her. He presents a yellow index card listing three names—her father, Lily, and Asher—with the first two crossed out. Disturbed, Olivia rises before dawn, her anxiety heightened by the recent courtroom revelations. As she prepares coffee and steps outside to fetch the newspaper, she discovers the word "murderer" scrawled in red paint on her barn, a stark accusation…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter "Serenity" delves into the narrator's struggles as a psychic who has lost the ability to communicate with spirits. She recounts a past session where she failed to connect with a deceased basketball coach, only to later learn from his wife that he had committed suicide after a scandal involving an affair and blackmail. The wife's bitter rejection at his funeral seemingly prevented him from communicating during the reading, a revelation that underscores the idea that spirit communication requires…
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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…
    • CHAPTER 9: GRAYSON Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Grayson Hawthorne arrives in Phoenix after a flight, greeted by multiple voicemails—most from his brother Xander, with one crucial message from his private investigator, Zabrowski. The investigator reveals that Juliet "Gigi" Grayson is being held in custody without formal charges, suggesting external influence at play. Grayson sees an opportunity in the legal gray area, recognizing that her detention may lack proper justification. His calculated mindset is evident as he prepares to intervene, leveraging…
    • CHAPTER 39: JAMESON Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens at the Devil’s Mercy, an underground fighting venue with a vintage boxing ring marked by fraying ropes. Jameson warns Avery against staying, but Rohan, the enigmatic Factotum dressed in a casually unbuttoned tuxedo, insists she remain and even place bets. Avery questions the fairness of wagering against the house, but Rohan dismisses her concerns, implying their deal’s financial terms are already settled. His relaxed demeanor unsettles Jameson, who senses Rohan’s focus has shifted…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Jameson and Avery rush to the stone garden’s sundial, their focus on finding a second key to secure an advantage in the high-stakes game they’re playing. Jameson remains vigilant, aware that rivals like Branford could be lurking nearby. The discovery of two keys would not only help him win but also protect a personal secret, creating a potential stalemate if Branford uncovers compromising information. The urgency is palpable as Jameson prioritizes securing the key above all else, demonstrating his…
    • The Final Gambit (The Inheritance Games) Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin To inher­it bil­lions, all Avery Kylie Grambs has to do is sur­vive a few more weeks liv­ing in Hawthorne House. The paparazzi are stalk­ing her. The for­tune-hun­gry rel­a­tives want her gone. And the only thing more dan­ger­ous than inher­it­ing the Hawthorne for­tune may be falling for one of the Hawthorne broth­ers. As the clock ticks down to the day Avery will become the rich­est…
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      CHAPTER 79

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with the protagonist observing Toby's physical state—his healing bruises and unshaven face—while grappling with overwhelming emotions tied to their last encounter. Toby warns the protagonist against being present, but she asserts her awareness of the dangers posed by Vincent Blake. The tension escalates as Blake unveils a high-stakes tournament involving Toby, Eve, and the protagonist, structured as three matches with severe consequences for failure. The protagonist realizes the…
    • Chapter 2: Alice Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter explores the remarkable memory and cognitive abilities of elephants, challenging the common perception of the phrase "memory like an elephant" as mere cliché. It begins with an anecdote about an Asian elephant in Thailand that accurately returned shoes to the correct children, demonstrating their ability to recognize and remember individual items. This example sets the stage for a deeper discussion on how elephants retain complex information, suggesting their memory is not just a myth but a…
    • Chapter 34: Alice Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter explores the neurological and developmental reasons behind infants' inability to remember early experiences, attributing it to their lack of language capacity. It explains that infants' vocal cords are not fully developed, limiting their communication to distress cries triggered by a direct neural pathway from the amygdala to the larynx. This primal alarm system is so effective that even individuals with no childcare experience, like college students, instinctively respond to a baby's cry. The…
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