333 Results with the "Mystery" genre


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      CHAPTER 69

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Xander retrieving and playing two seemingly garbled audio files from separate USBs. When combined, the files reveal a clear message from the late Tobias Hawthorne, addressing Avery and the Hawthorne brothers. His voice, eerily present, immediately shifts the atmosphere in the room. The recording begins with Hawthorne reflecting on his life, acknowledging his luck and cunning in achieving greatness, while also hinting at the mystery surrounding Avery's connection to him and the…
    • CHAPTER V — “IT ISN’T STRYCHNINE, IS IT?” Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter V opens with Hercule Poirot walking through the details of the previous evening's events, seeking clarity rather than rushing to judgment. The chaos surrounding Mrs. Inglethorp’s final moments still lingers in the house, yet Poirot zeroes in on a detail others might have dismissed—a curious note she had written before her death. The handwriting is unquestionably hers, but the timing and tone prompt questions about her mental clarity. Though suicide is considered, Poirot is skeptical, preferring…
    • Chapter XIII — The woman in the Alcove Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter XIII - The woman in the Alcove opens with the narrator pacing through a long, sleepless night, haunted not by her nursing duties, but by the ever-complicating puzzle surrounding Mr. Durand. Although the patient in her care shows signs of recovery, her thoughts drift constantly to the man whose fate hangs on unraveling a hidden truth. She wrestles with the fear that the plan to clear his name may have collapsed before it could bear fruit. The silence of the hours deepens her anxiety, amplifying…
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      3. Chase

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chase, 1969, opens with an unsettling atmosphere, setting the tone for a chapter that blends youthful curiosity with the harsh reality of an untimely death. Two young boys, Benji Mason and Steve Long, begin their day full of excitement as they venture up the fire tower, an activity that fills them with energy and adventure. However, their journey takes a horrifying turn when they spot something out of place—what they initially assume is just a figure in the distance, turns out to be the body of Chase…
    • Chapter 25: A Poet’s Journey Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin On May 19, 2021, Chapter 25 unfolds as Barbara rushes through the quiet, sterile hallways of Kiner Memorial’s oncology department, her mind racing with anxiety. The familiar hum of medical machines and the faint scent of antiseptic fill the air, creating an atmosphere of both order and unease. Despite the hospital’s attempt at warmth with soft lighting and cushioned seats, the tension of those waiting—some anxiously checking their phones, others staring into space—presses down on her. Marie’s…
    • Johnno: The Best Man Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The gathering unfolds in a dimly lit, smoke-filled room where The Best Man, Johnno, finds himself surrounded by old friends and familiar faces, caught between nostalgia and the ever-present weight of the past. The atmosphere is thick with conversation, where memories of youth blur with the realities of adulthood, each guest weaving stories that dance between humor and discomfort. As the group moves on to dessert, a rich and precariously structured dark chocolate tart, Johnno fumbles, sending a piece flying…
    • Hannah: The Plus-One Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Hannah moves through the dance tent, the air thick with heat and energy as the wedding guests lose themselves in the chaotic joy of the celebration. The live band fills the space with a lively rhythm, and the dance floor sways under the weight of feet stomping in mismatched unison. Everywhere she looks, she sees flushed faces, arms flung in exuberant gestures, bodies moving in a feverish attempt to capture the spirit of an Irish jig. The atmosphere is intoxicating, a blend of laughter, music, and the…
    • CHAPTER 10: GRAYSON Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Grayson encountering Juliet "Gigi" Grayson in an interrogation room, where her lively demeanor contrasts sharply with the tense setting. Gigi, with her wavy brown hair and bright blue eyes, jokes about telekinesis and references *Matilda* by Roald Dahl, displaying a carefree attitude despite her circumstances. Grayson, though reserved, is intrigued by her energy and commands the officer to leave them alone. Gigi’s cheerful banter and playful attempts to manipulate the situation…
    • 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,…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Grayson, along with Gigi and Savannah, examines a puzzle box in Colin’s old room, with Grayson privately confident he can solve it. Gigi notices his focused expression and teases him about his "hamster wheel" of thoughts, while Grayson maintains his usual composed demeanor. He suggests re-examining the box for clues, though he already suspects the solution lies elsewhere—likely connected to his father’s hidden system involving a safe-deposit key. The tension rises as Kimberly Wright, Colin’s…
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