333 Results with the "Mystery" genre


    • CHAPTER VII — POIROT PAYS HIS DEBTS Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter VII opens with the arrival of Poirot and Hastings at a crucial juncture—meeting Inspector Japp and Superintendent Summerhaye outside Styles Court. Chapter VII begins with this unexpected encounter, rekindling Poirot’s professional rapport with Japp, hinting at a past filled with successful cases. While the inspectors express confidence that they have already found the guilty party, Poirot remains unconvinced. He quietly challenges their assumption, suggesting that the clarity of the case…
    • Chapter XV — The woman in the Alcove Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter XV - The woman in the Alcove begins with a tension that lingers just beneath the surface as the narrator engages the inspector in another probing exchange. Their conversation turns sharply toward the identities of two elusive men—Sears and Wellgood—and their possible involvement in Mrs. Fairbrother’s murder. The inspector offers a vivid description of Sears, hoping it might spark a clear memory in the narrator, but she remains unconvinced. Her recollection of Wellgood doesn’t align with…
    • 8. Negative Data Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Negative Data seemed to define the course of the investigation into Chase Andrews’s death in 1969. Sheriff Ed Jackson and Deputy Joe Purdue had just accompanied Chase's family—his widow Pearl and his parents, Patti Love and Sam—to a clinic’s makeshift morgue, where they were forced to face the chilling reality of their loss. The somberness of the scene was inescapable; Pearl and Patti Love, overwhelmed with grief, could only sob quietly as they were confronted with the lifeless body of Chase. The…
    • Chapter 27: The Essence of Poetry Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin On May 19, 2021, Chapter 27 unfolds as Marie, Barbara, and Olivia gather in the comfort of Olivia’s living room, their conversation flowing over the soothing familiarity of shared beverages. While Marie and Barbara enjoy their coffee, Olivia, grappling with heartbeat arrhythmia, opts for caffeine-free Red Zinger iced tea. The atmosphere is relaxed yet charged with significance as Olivia, a seasoned mentor and accomplished poet, delves into the gradual process of the Penley Prize announcement. She…
    • The day before: Olivia: The Bridesmaid Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin In the chapter of The day before: OLIVIA: The Bridesmaid, In the cave the sea has come in, so it’s practically lapping at our feet, the water black as ink. It makes the space feel smaller, more claustrophobic. Hannah and I have to sit nearer to each other than we did before, our knees touching, a candle we nicked from the drawing room perched on the rock in front of us in its glass lantern. Now I understand why it’s called the Whispering Cave. The high water has changed the acoustics in here so that…
    • Earlier that day: Olivia: The Bridesmaid Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Earlier in the day, The Bridesmaid, Olivia, moves through the wedding marquee with a singular focus—to drink enough to dull the relentless emotions that refuse to leave her alone. As The Bridesmaid, she is expected to share in the joy of the celebration, to stand by her sister Jules and smile for the photographs, but the weight of her own turmoil is too great to mask completely. She skirts the edges of the party, avoiding conversations and instead collecting half-finished drinks from abandoned tables,…
    • ELEVEN YEARS AND TEN MONTHS AGO Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Grayson and Jameson Hawthorne in their tree house, showcasing their contrasting personalities—Grayson’s disciplined nature and Jameson’s reckless daring. Their playful banter reveals a unique dynamic: though Jameson is technically younger, their birthdays are just a day apart, making them the same age for one day each year. The conversation shifts to their impending birthdays, which involve a ritual set by their grandfather: investing money, cultivating a skill, and completing…
    • CHAPTER 42: JAMESON Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Jameson, battered from a brutal fight, is brought to an opulent room in the Devil’s Mercy by Zella, a mysterious figure who seems to know the establishment’s unwritten rules. The room’s luxurious details—a waterfall wall, warm stone floors, and silk sheets—contrast sharply with Jameson’s injuries. Despite Avery’s insistence that he rest, Jameson is fixated on the upcoming "Game," where the Proprietor will select participants. His determination to prove himself and win back Vantage for his…
    • CHAPTER 72: GRAYSON Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Grayson, Savannah, and Gigi being intercepted by an FBI agent at their driveway. The agent demands identification and attempts to assert authority, but Grayson counters with calculated indifference, refusing to engage on the agent's terms. Savannah defends Gigi when the agent physically restrains her, displaying a sharp, commanding tone. Grayson’s composed demeanor and strategic silence signal his familiarity with power dynamics, while Gigi’s quirky remark about telekinesis adds…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin 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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