422 Results with the "Mystery" genre


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      by testsuphomeAdmin 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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      Lily 7

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Lily experiencing a mix of excitement and fear upon discovering that something she believed was only in her mind is real. She recounts attending a high school hockey game in Adams, New Hampshire, with her friend Maya, where Asher, a standout player, scores three goals. The game’s intensity contrasts with the quieter moments afterward, as Lily observes the players’ violent yet graceful movements. The scene shifts to a post-game party at Dirk’s house, where Asher, instead of…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter explores the profound grief of Maura, an elephant mourning the death of her calf, and the emotional ripple effects on those around her. Alice, the narrator, observes Maura's withdrawal from her surroundings, noting how she stops eating and avoids interactions, even with enrichment tools she once enjoyed. The absence of her herd exacerbates her isolation, making her grief more acute. Alice and others attempt to comfort Maura, but her sorrow remains overwhelming, highlighting the deep emotional…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin In this chapter, Ellie, the protagonist and lawyer, grapples with a moral dilemma while researching case law in the superior court library. She is approached by George Callahan, the county attorney, who offers a plea bargain for her client, Katie—an Amish girl accused of murder. George proposes reducing the charge to manslaughter with a ten-year sentence, potentially halved with good behavior. Ellie expresses concern about Katie's ability to survive prison, but George argues it's a better alternative to…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter "Serenity" introduces a protagonist who, from a young age, possesses the ability to see and interact with spirits invisible to others. As a child, she encounters various apparitions, from a boy under the jungle gym to an elderly woman singing lullabies. Her family acknowledges her psychic gift, tracing it back to her ancestors, but advises her to conceal it to avoid social alienation. Moving to New Hampshire, she learns to suppress her visions, such as foreseeing a teacher's ink-stained blouse…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter "Serenity" follows a medium attempting to help Jenna connect with her deceased mother, Alice. The narrator reflects on her past experiences with spirit communication, comparing open channeling to a chaotic news conference. She prefers targeted connections through spirit guides, likening them to telephone operators. The group visits a sacred spot at an elephant sanctuary, where Jenna recalls memories with her mother. The setting, marked by purple mushrooms and a giant oak, holds significance as…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin In Gre­gor the Over­lan­der, ​Gre­gor, an ordi­nary 11-year-old boy from New York City, is thrust into an extra­or­di­nary adven­ture when he and his tod­dler sis­ter, ​Boots, fall through a laun­dry grate into the ​Under­land—a hid­den world beneath the city. This sub­ter­ranean realm is home to giant ​rats, bats, cock­roach­es, and pale, vio­let-eyed humans who live in the under­ground king­dom of ​Regalia. When Gre­gor arrives, he…
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      Olivia 2

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Olivia rushes to the Adams police station after receiving a panicked call from her son, Asher, who is being questioned. The chapter opens with her frantic arrival, noting her lack of preparation in her haste. She explains her relationship to Asher to the officer at the front desk, emphasizing her fear and confusion. The scene shifts as Lieutenant Mike Newcomb, an old acquaintance from Olivia’s past, intervenes to guide her inside. The tension builds as Olivia learns that Asher was found holding Lily’s…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter begins with Alice recounting a story told to her by Owen the bush vet about researchers attempting to collar a female elephant. After darting the elephant, the herd formed two concentric circles around her, with the outer circle facing outward protectively. The inner circle, hidden from view, was heard rustling and snapping branches. When the herd eventually stepped away, the darted elephant was found covered in soil and branches, a behavior typically seen in elephants masking the scent of…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Ellie, a successful Philadelphia defense attorney, haunted by nightmares of six young girls whose abuser she successfully defended. Despite the professional triumph that elevated her career, she grapples with guilt over suppressing evidence that could have convicted her client. Her partner Stephen celebrates her victory, arranging a celebratory dinner and revealing that his prestigious law firm wants to recruit her. However, Ellie's internal conflict surfaces when she breaks down in…
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