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Chapter 35 unfolds with Rodney Harris moving methodically through the kitchen, his hands steady as he prepares dinner, though his mind is preoccupied with far darker concerns. His wife, Emily, writhes in pain upstairs, her severe sciatic condition rendering her almost immobile, but her focus remains on something other than her suffering. Meanwhile, in the basement below, Bonnie Dahl, their captive, receives a cold bottle of Diet Pepsi—an ordinary gesture masking an insidious intent, as Rodney has laced…-
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Now: The wedding night
On the wedding night, with the wind howling around them, Duncan, Femi, and Angus find themselves outside, torches in hand, searching the darkness for something unknown but undeniably unsettling. The mention of a body by a waitress has set the stage for their uneasy mission, turning the already grim atmosphere into a breeding ground for suspicion and fear. Every strange noise and irregularity in the terrain now feels like a potential discovery, heightening their anxiety as they move through the night.…-
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Earlier: Will: The Groom
In this chapter WILL: The Groom, Jules and I walk back to the marquee together. I leave Olivia to make her own way. For one crazy moment there, realizing how near we were to the cliff edge, I was tempted. It wouldn’t have come as that much of a surprise. She tried to drown herself earlier, after all – or that’s certainly how it looked, before I saved her. And with this wind – it’s really blowing a gale now – there would have been so much confusion. But that’s not me. I’m not a killer.…-
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CHAPTER 19: GRAYSON
Grayson follows Gigi through her family's opulent home, meticulously noting details like the children's paintings displayed as art in the hallway. The twins' contrasting personalities become apparent as Gigi leads him to a mirrored basketball court where Savannah, her fraternal twin, is practicing shots in a silver skirt and heels. Savannah's precision and focus are striking, as is her disregard for Grayson's presence. The scene establishes Savannah's controlled, icy demeanor and hints at the siblings'…-
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EIGHT YEARS AGO
The chapter opens with Grayson Hawthorne confronting his grandfather, Tobias Hawthorne, after a competition involving a ring of ornate keys. Grayson had come in third place, behind his brother Jameson, and Tobias remarks on his performance without overt praise or criticism. The keys, each uniquely designed, were part of a challenge to unlock the front door of Hawthorne House. Grayson struggles with his grandfather's ambiguous feedback, particularly when Tobias suggests he might be growing comfortable with…-
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CHAPTER 80: GRAYSON
Grayson Hawthorne, a character who typically avoids close relationships, finds himself in a tense confrontation when he discovers Mattias Slater—an associate of Eve—interacting with his younger sister, Gigi. The chapter opens with Grayson's immediate suspicion and protectiveness as he steps between Gigi and Slater, who claims to be a friend. Gigi, however, remains playful and unfazed, teasing Slater about his brooding demeanor. Grayson's hostility is palpable as he demands Slater step back,…-
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CHAPTER 58
The chapter opens with the protagonist furious at Jameson for locking her in an extravagant, gemstone-lined room under the guise of protection. Unable to reach her usual allies—Oren, Libby, Xander, or Rebecca—she vents to Max, who shares her frustration with colorful insults. As she examines her surroundings, she realizes the room is not a dungeon but an elaborate escape puzzle, with walls made of rotating obsidian and white agate bricks. Despite hours of attempts, she struggles to find the correct…-
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Lily 1
The chapter opens with Lily reflecting on her strained relationship with her father, who had always wanted a son. Despite her attempts to connect with him, such as sharing trivia about a Rolling Stones song, he remains distant and dismissive. Lily’s mother, Ava, offers a contrasting source of support, calling her a "hero" as they embark on a move from Point Reyes to New Hampshire for a fresh start. Lily, however, remains skeptical, haunted by her past struggles, symbolized by the scars on her wrist, and…-
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Chapter 13: Jenna
Jenna visits her father, Thomas Metcalf, at a mental health institution with purple walls, accompanied by Serenity and Virgil. Upon arrival, they encounter an unfamiliar nurse and hear Thomas shouting in distress. Jenna rushes to his room, where he is being restrained by orderlies for aggressively protecting an empty cereal box he believes contains vital research. Jenna calms him by validating his delusion, and the orderlies release him once he complies. The chaotic scene reveals Thomas’s unstable mental…-
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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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