419 Results with the "Mystery" genre


    • CHAPTER 9: GRAYSON Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Grayson Hawthorne arrives in Phoenix after a flight, greeted by multiple voicemails—most from his brother Xander, with one crucial message from his private investigator, Zabrowski. The investigator reveals that Juliet "Gigi" Grayson is being held in custody without formal charges, suggesting external influence at play. Grayson sees an opportunity in the legal gray area, recognizing that her detention may lack proper justification. His calculated mindset is evident as he prepares to intervene, leveraging…
    • CHAPTER 39: JAMESON Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens at the Devil’s Mercy, an underground fighting venue with a vintage boxing ring marked by fraying ropes. Jameson warns Avery against staying, but Rohan, the enigmatic Factotum dressed in a casually unbuttoned tuxedo, insists she remain and even place bets. Avery questions the fairness of wagering against the house, but Rohan dismisses her concerns, implying their deal’s financial terms are already settled. His relaxed demeanor unsettles Jameson, who senses Rohan’s focus has shifted…
    • CHAPTER 69: JAMESON Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Jameson and Avery rush to the stone garden’s sundial, their focus on finding a second key to secure an advantage in the high-stakes game they’re playing. Jameson remains vigilant, aware that rivals like Branford could be lurking nearby. The discovery of two keys would not only help him win but also protect a personal secret, creating a potential stalemate if Branford uncovers compromising information. The urgency is palpable as Jameson prioritizes securing the key above all else, demonstrating his…
    • The Final Gambit (The Inheritance Games) Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin To inher­it bil­lions, all Avery Kylie Grambs has to do is sur­vive a few more weeks liv­ing in Hawthorne House. The paparazzi are stalk­ing her. The for­tune-hun­gry rel­a­tives want her gone. And the only thing more dan­ger­ous than inher­it­ing the Hawthorne for­tune may be falling for one of the Hawthorne broth­ers. As the clock ticks down to the day Avery will become the rich­est…
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      CHAPTER 79

      CHAPTER 79 Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with the protagonist observing Toby's physical state—his healing bruises and unshaven face—while grappling with overwhelming emotions tied to their last encounter. Toby warns the protagonist against being present, but she asserts her awareness of the dangers posed by Vincent Blake. The tension escalates as Blake unveils a high-stakes tournament involving Toby, Eve, and the protagonist, structured as three matches with severe consequences for failure. The protagonist realizes the…
    • Chapter 2: Alice Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter explores the remarkable memory and cognitive abilities of elephants, challenging the common perception of the phrase "memory like an elephant" as mere cliché. It begins with an anecdote about an Asian elephant in Thailand that accurately returned shoes to the correct children, demonstrating their ability to recognize and remember individual items. This example sets the stage for a deeper discussion on how elephants retain complex information, suggesting their memory is not just a myth but a…
    • Chapter 34: Alice Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter explores the neurological and developmental reasons behind infants' inability to remember early experiences, attributing it to their lack of language capacity. It explains that infants' vocal cords are not fully developed, limiting their communication to distress cries triggered by a direct neural pathway from the amygdala to the larynx. This primal alarm system is so effective that even individuals with no childcare experience, like college students, instinctively respond to a baby's cry. The…
    • Chapter I — The man Between Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter I opens with Ethel Rawdon savoring a quiet evening in her Manhattan home, detached from the clamor of society and instead absorbed in her thoughts. The turn of the century has brought with it modern comforts, but Ethel finds joy in simplicity—a warm room, a good mirror, and the gentle rhythm of solitude. That peaceful moment is broken by the sight of a letter, which carries an urgency that makes her pause. Though it’s Sunday, traditionally a day for family breakfasts and mild debates with her…
    • Chapter XXIII — The woman in the Alcove Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter XXIII - The woman in the Alcove casts its final shadows over two men bound by a single jewel and torn apart by ambition. The arrangement seemed simple enough—meet in Boston, exchange the diamond for a life spared, and part ways with unfinished accounts now settled. Grey, desperate to reclaim what was stolen, and Fairbrother, driven by schemes woven with pride and desperation, both entered the fog with different intentions. Fairbrother never meant to honor the pact. Armed and ready, he planned to…
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      47. The Expert

      47. The Expert Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The Expert, in the 1970 courtroom, was Prosecutor Eric Chastain, who vigorously questioned Sheriff Jackson regarding the circumstances surrounding the discovery of Chase Andrews' body at the base of the fire tower. Chastain’s approach was to suggest foul play, pointing out the lack of footprints or any substantial evidence that could explain how Chase had ended up at the base of the tower. The absence of fingerprints or any other definitive clues near the scene was a crucial element in his argument, but…
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