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Chapter 38: Alice
The chapter opens with Alice reflecting on the disappearance of her daughter Jenna, whose body was never found despite Alice having witnessed her lying in an enclosure. Unable to contact the police without revealing her own whereabouts, Alice obsessively monitors news from afar while grappling with overwhelming grief. She describes seeking therapy under a false identity, questioning whether her persistent hallucinations of Jenna’s cries are normal. The therapist’s ambiguous response—"It is normal for…-
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Chapter 37: Jenna
Jenna, Virgil, and Serenity examine a small tooth found at the scene, initially assuming it belongs to an animal like Maura’s calf. Jenna clings to this belief to avoid confronting darker possibilities, while Virgil remains skeptical due to its size. Serenity suggests involving the police, but Jenna feels uneasy, especially after learning Serenity’s earlier vision of her mother was a deception. The tension rises when Tallulah, a forensic expert, enters and identifies the tooth as human—a deciduous…-
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Chapter 36: Alice
The chapter explores the profound impact of trauma on elephant behavior, contrasting their typical ability to compartmentalize death with exceptional cases where grief manifests destructively. One striking example involves an orphaned female calf raised by young bulls, who later treated her own offspring with the same neglect she had experienced. Without the guidance of a matriarchal herd, she failed to develop proper maternal instincts, unlike young females in breeding herds who practice caregiving as…-
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Chapter 35: Serenity
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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Chapter 34: Alice
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…-
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Chapter 33: Virgil
Virgil, a former law enforcement officer, is determined to uncover the truth about a decade-old case involving a buried body presumed to be Nevvie Ruehl. He realizes that obtaining a DNA sample from the state lab’s autopsy records is his best chance, but as a civilian, he lacks the authority to access the evidence. Instead, he attempts to persuade Ralph, an evidence room custodian at the Boone PD, to help him by flattering his ego and appealing to his sense of importance. Despite Virgil’s efforts,…-
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Chapter 32: Alice
Alice finds solace in Gideon's arms, escaping the turmoil of her marriage to Thomas, whose unpredictable moods and emotional distance have left her feeling isolated. With Gideon, she imagines an alternative life where they form a loving family. However, their affair takes a dramatic turn when Alice discovers she is pregnant, forcing both to confront the reality of their situation. Gideon bravely informs his mother-in-law, Nevvie, who reacts with cold detachment, signaling the end of his marriage. This…-
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Chapter 31: Jenna
The chapter opens with Jenna returning home after an unexplained absence, greeted by her grandmother's mix of relief and anger. Her grandmother's frantic worry is evident as she recounts calling neighbors, the school, and even Jenna's nonexistent friends, amplifying Jenna's humiliation. The tension escalates when Jenna sarcastically asks if her grandmother called the police, triggering a near-physical confrontation. Ordered to her room, Jenna retreats to the bathroom, where she submerges herself in the…-
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Chapter 30: Alice
The chapter opens with Alice reflecting on her absence from Grace's funeral, as she remained at the animal sanctuary to manage the workload. With the staff depleted, Alice and Thomas work tirelessly to care for the animals. Gideon returns after the funeral, and Alice grapples with their strained relationship, haunted by the guilt and secrets of their past year together. She throws herself into physical tasks to avoid confronting her emotions, while Gideon avoids her, their interactions marked by unspoken…-
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Chapter 3: Serenity
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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