422 Results with the "Mystery" genre


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      SEVEN

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Katie awakening to Samuel's flashlight beam outside her window. Despite Ellie sleeping nearby, Katie quietly dresses and meets Samuel, who greets her with an unusually forceful kiss. This abrupt intensity unsettles Katie, prompting her to push him away. Samuel apologizes, expressing fear that he is losing her. Their shared history—from childhood mischief to their first kiss—floods Katie's mind as she grapples with the weight of their expected future together, symbolized by the…
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      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…
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      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…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with a vivid nightmare of a woman dreaming about her sister Hannah trapped beneath ice, which abruptly transitions to her waking in July to the onset of labor. Disoriented and in pain, she stumbles barefoot into the night, seeking refuge in the barn. Amidst the watchful eyes of the cows, she gives birth alone, severing the umbilical cord with rusty scissors and using baling twine to stem the bleeding. The newborn’s cries prompt her to cradle it, though she resists nursing, praying for…
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      Olivia 9

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Olivia’s tense courtroom testimony, which fails to convincingly support her son Asher’s innocence. Her lawyer, Jordan, is furious, accusing her of undermining the defense by revealing unnecessary details about her past relationship with Braden. Olivia admits to withholding information, but Jordan’s anger escalates as he blames her for damaging the case. The situation worsens when Asher, visibly distressed, interrupts to demand he be allowed to testify, believing the jury needs…
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      Olivia 8

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with the introduction of Dr. Monica Powers, a confident and accomplished gender confirmation surgeon, who takes the witness stand in a courtroom. Her striking presence and expertise immediately command attention, challenging preconceived notions about transgender individuals. Dr. Powers explains her work, including her pro bono efforts to reverse genital mutilation, and reveals her identity as a trans woman. The jury’s reactions range from curiosity to surprise, highlighting the…
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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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      Olivia 6

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens in a tense courtroom scene where chaos erupts after a shocking revelation. Olivia observes Asher, the defendant, who appears to be praying or begging for forgiveness as the judge struggles to restore order. The attorneys, Jordan McAfee and Gina Jewett, are visibly shaken, with Jordan reserving the right to recall the witness. The judge dismisses the court early, admonishing the jury to avoid media influence. Olivia remains seated, dreading the media frenzy outside, while Asher stares…
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      Olivia 5

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Olivia preparing her beehives for her impending absence due to Asher’s trial. May is a busy time for beekeepers, and she spends the day tending to her colonies, including those at an organic orchard. She observes the intricate workings of the hive, comparing it to a bustling city where each bee has a role. Olivia adds extra space for honey storage, reflecting on the labor-intensive process of nectar collection and the remarkable efficiency of worker bees, which can carry half their…
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      Olivia 4

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Olivia reflecting on how quickly abnormal situations become normalized in her life, from grieving her father's death to adjusting to visiting her son Asher in jail. She describes the stark contrast between visiting Asher with his attorney, Jordan, where they discuss legal strategies in private, and visiting alone, where she must communicate through Plexiglas in a crowded room. During their personal visits, they avoid discussing the case, instead focusing on mundane topics like sports…
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