422 Results with the "Mystery" genre


    • 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 42: Holly Gibney’s Crossroads Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Holly Gibney sits on her balcony, basking in the warmth of an August morning while grappling with the weight of recent changes in her life. Chapter 42 finds her at a crossroads, with Finders Keepers temporarily closed, leaving the future of her investigative work in limbo. For the first time in years, she faces the prospect of a life without the relentless pursuit of justice. Pete, her unwavering colleague, has been considering retirement, and with her newfound financial security following an unexpected…
    • 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 41: Serenity Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter "Serenity" follows the protagonist's unsettling realization that the people she has been interacting with—Virgil and Jenna—may actually be spirits. The narrative begins with her searching for a fallen tooth in a laboratory, where she learns that Tallulah, an employee she inquired about, had died months earlier. This discovery triggers her growing suspicion about the nature of her companions, especially when she recalls moments where others seemed unaware of Virgil and Jenna's presence. Her…
    • CHAPTER 41: JAMESON Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Jameson assessing his opponent, Rohan, a formidable Factotum whose physical prowess and lack of visible weaknesses signal a brutal fight ahead. Jameson feels a surge of adrenaline, anticipating the pain and challenge, yet embraces the confrontation with a mix of excitement and grim determination. Despite Rohan's superior strength and technique, Jameson remains undeterred, mentally preparing for the inevitable physical toll. The stage is set for a high-stakes battle where Jameson's…
    • Chapter 41: Emily Harris’ Dark Influence and the Horrors of Control Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin On the evening of August 4, 2021, Chapter 41 of Holly Gibney’s life takes an unexpected turn when her quiet routine is disrupted by an unannounced visit from Isabelle Jaynes, who arrives alongside FBI agents Herbert Beale and Curtis Rogan. Their presence underscores the weight of a case that has captured nationwide attention, a disturbing narrative further exposed through the discovery of Emily Harris’s chilling diaries. These journals, dating back to October 2012—before the gruesome murder of Jorge…
    • CHAPTER 40: JAMESON Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Jameson, the leanest and most cocky of his brothers, enters a fight with an unassuming appearance that belies his true capabilities. Despite looking like a privileged prep school boy, his scars hint at a high pain tolerance and hidden strength. The crowd underestimates him, except for Rohan, who observes him with newfound interest. Jameson prepares barefoot and bare-chested, exuding confidence as the house fighter dismisses him as an easy opponent. His mindset is clear: life is a game, and he plays to win,…
    • Chapter 40: Holly’s Testimony and the Aftermath of Horror Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin On July 30, 2021, Chapter 40 unfolds as Holly Gibney is summoned to a meeting at Kiner Memorial Hospital, where she is escorted into a conference room occupied by FBI Agent Herbert Beale, District Attorney Albert Tantle, and several other law enforcement officials. The discussion centers on the gruesome cannibalistic crimes that have dominated national headlines, with Holly playing a key role in the case after barely escaping captivity. Seated in a wheelchair per hospital protocol, she is still recovering…
    • Chapter 40: Alice Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter delves into Alice's profound grief and transformation following personal tragedies, including the loss of two babies and her former identity. Now a dedicated caretaker at the Msali Elephant Orphanage in South Africa, she immerses herself in work to avoid confronting her pain. Alice reflects on her past as a researcher in the Tuli Block and her brief life in the States, but she has distanced herself from her former self, Alice Metcalf, whom she considers "dead." Her nights are haunted by…
    • Chapter 4: The Disappearance of Bonnie Dahl Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 4 opens on a crisp morning, where Holly Gibney meets with Penny Dahl, a distraught mother desperate for answers about the disappearance of her daughter, Bonnie Rae Dahl. Before the meeting, Holly notices a Volvo parked nearby, its windows plastered with multiple posters of Bonnie’s face, each marking the gravity of the situation. The sight of these missing person notices causes Holly to pause, and she reflects on the emotional weight carried by the mother. As she prepares to meet Penny, Holly…
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