333 Results with the "Mystery" genre


    • Chapter XI — The woman in the Alcove Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter XI - The woman in the Alcove opens during a time when progress in the investigation appears stalled, with Mr. Durand’s innocence still unproven and suspicions against Mr. Grey unconfirmed. The narrator recounts how, during those uneventful two weeks, a letter from Mr. Fairbrother adds unexpected depth to the case. From his recovery bed in New Mexico, he reveals that the original diamond had a distinct setting purchased in France, which could only have been duplicated in New York under his…
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      1. Ma

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Ma's departure in the summer of 1952 was a turning point for six-year-old Kya Clark, a moment etched into the quiet, stifling heat of the North Carolina marshlands. The air, thick with humidity, seemed to press down upon the land, as if nature itself shared in the weight of Kya's loss. Her mother, dressed in her only pair of good shoes and carrying a blue train case, walked away from the shack without a word, leaving Kya to watch her vanish into the horizon. The sense of abandonment that Kya experienced in…
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    • Chapter 34: The Investigation Unfolds Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 34 finds Holly Gibney navigating an investigation that feels increasingly directionless, struggling to connect the dots between a string of disappearances and a local bowling team called the Golden Oldies. Despite initially suspecting a link between the victims and Roddy Harris, a member of the team, she begins to doubt his involvement, realizing she may be chasing a lead with no real substance. Determined to make better use of her time, she alters her plans and decides to visit her Uncle Henry at…
    • Earlier that day: Jules: The Bride Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The Bride wakes up on her wedding day, her heart weighed down by an inexplicable sense of unease. The remnants of the previous night’s festivities still linger in her mind, mingling with the unsettling fragments of a vivid dream that disturbs her morning. Even though her fiancé, Will, has adhered to the traditional custom of sleeping separately before their wedding, The Bride feels a deep longing for his presence. She wishes she could share the excitement, the nerves, and the anticipation of the day…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The wedding night is often surrounded by a sense of mystery and anticipation, but in this haunting landscape, it mirrors a darker reality. As the group traverses the bog, they discover a lifeless body half-submerged, claimed by the earth’s persistent grasp. The bog, with its dark history of consuming the dead, seems to silently welcome its newest victim, adding to the growing list of those swallowed by its depths. The ground beneath them feels not just like earth but a cemetery, one that holds secrets of…
    • CHAPTER 18: GRAYSON Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Grayson arrives at the Grayson mansion in his Ferrari, noting the meticulously symmetrical architecture and the imposing fountain adorned with bronze sculptures. As he steps out of the car, he reflects on his strained relationship with his father, Sheffield Grayson, who viewed him as a risk rather than a son. The opulence of the estate contrasts with Grayson’s internal turmoil, highlighting the emotional weight of his family legacy. His thoughts are interrupted by Gigi, who emerges unexpectedly, brimming…
    • CHAPTER 49: GRAYSON Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter follows Grayson Hawthorne and Acacia as they return to the bank to access a safe-deposit box. Acacia presents the decoy key Grayson had swapped earlier, but it fails to open the box, just as he had planned. The bank manager is about to deny them access when Savannah unexpectedly produces a second key from a chain around her neck, surprising everyone, including Grayson. This twist disrupts Grayson's carefully laid plans, leaving him momentarily stunned by the unforeseen development. Grayson's…
    • CHAPTER 79: GRAYSON Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin In this chapter, Grayson meticulously studies his late father's handwriting to replicate the entries from Sheffield Grayson's journal. He practices the distinct features of the numerals—straight 1s, curvy 3s, and sharp 4s and 5s—until he can accurately recreate the text. After receiving a new journal from the hotel, he transcribes the entries, crafting a duplicate that ends just after the twins' grandmother's funeral. Grayson places this replica in the puzzle box's central compartment, ensuring it…
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      CHAPTER 57

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Jameson leads the protagonist to a hidden gemstone room concealed behind a model train setup on the third floor. The room, lined with obsidian and agate crystal slabs, serves as a dramatic setting for a pivotal confrontation. When the protagonist steps inside, Jameson traps them there, revealing his plan to leave without them. Through a phone call, Jameson explains his intentions, hinting at a dangerous mission involving Grayson and Eve, while the protagonist demands to be released, frustrated and…
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      by LovelyMay The Man Between by P.G. Wodehouse is a humorous novel set in a small English village, where a charming but scheming man, known only as the "man between," manipulates events and relationships, leading to a series of comedic misunderstandings and romantic entanglements.
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