422 Results with the "Mystery" genre


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      Olivia 1

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Olivia reflecting on her initial desire to have a daughter, envisioning a future filled with shared moments like manicures and school bus rides. However, when her son Asher is born, she feels relief, believing a boy will be less vulnerable to the hardships she fears for a girl. This introspective moment sets the tone for Olivia’s protective nature and her tendency to prepare for the worst, a theme that recurs throughout the chapter. Olivia introduces her life as a beekeeper in…
    • Chapter 12: Alice Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with the death of Mmaabo, a matriarch elephant, observed by the researcher Alice. Mmaabo's herd, particularly her daughter Onalenna, attempts to revive her, displaying behaviors that suggest grief, such as prodding her body and vocalizing distress. Another unrelated elephant, Sethunya, arrives and performs a solemn, swaying ritual over Mmaabo’s body, further hinting at cross-herd mourning. Alice meticulously documents these interactions, noting the elephants' unique identifiers and…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Plain Truth (2000) by ​Jodi Picoult​ is a ​legal dra­ma​ inter­twined with ​cul­tur­al con­flict and moral dilem­mas. The sto­ry begins when ​18-year-old Katie Fish­er, a mem­ber of an Amish com­mu­ni­ty, is accused of mur­der­ing her new­born baby—a crime she claims she didn’t com­mit because she nev­er knew she was preg­nant. ​Ellie Hath­away, a high-pro­file defense attor­ney from Philadel­phia, reluc­tant­ly takes Katie’s case and moves into…
      Drama • Mystery • Thriller
    • CHAPTER 29: GRAYSON Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Grayson finds himself at a high school party hosted at the Trowbridge residence, reluctantly accompanying Gigi, who teases him about his discomfort with casual attire. The modern, open-plan house is filled with teenagers engaging in typical party antics, including poorly aimed Ping-Pong ball tosses. Grayson observes the scene with his usual analytical detachment, noting the absence of adults and the chaotic energy. Gigi, seemingly unfazed, assigns him the role of distraction while she plans to sneak into…
    • CHAPTER 59: JAMESON Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Jameson and Avery find themselves in a grand, castle-like manor after hearing church bells, with Branford leading the way. The unlocked door suggests an urgency to their mission. Jameson quietly informs Avery that they must locate ocean-side smugglers' caves to unravel their next steps. As they navigate the labyrinthine corridors, Jameson reflects on Ian’s connection to the manor, pushing aside thoughts of Ian’s brothers, Simon and Bowen. The pair eventually discovers a banquet hall adorned with…
    • CHAPTER 89: JAMESON Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Jameson reuniting with Rohan and Zella in the foyer after resolving family matters. Zella claims she didn’t read Jameson’s secret, and their exchange is laced with tension and veiled threats. Rohan interjects, noting Jameson’s victory over both of them, while Zella hints at her future role in the Game, revealing the Proprietor has promised her a leadership position next year. This sparks a subtle power struggle, as Rohan’s demeanor shifts, hinting at underlying rivalry and…
      Mystery • Romance Novel • Thriller • Young Adult
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      CHAPTER 68

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      by testsuphomeAdmin In this emotionally charged chapter, Grayson and Avery share a poignant conversation in the chapel, revealing layers of unresolved tension and vulnerability. Grayson begins by apologizing, acknowledging his self-punishment for past failures and the relentless pressure he faced from his late grandfather. Avery, initially resistant, listens as Grayson confesses his struggle with perfectionism and the fear that he loved the idealized memory of his late fiancée, Emily, more than he could love a real person.…
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      Olivia 7

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Olivia wakes from a vivid nightmare in which Asher, wearing her late father’s suit with his mouth sewn shut, tries to communicate with her. He presents a yellow index card listing three names—her father, Lily, and Asher—with the first two crossed out. Disturbed, Olivia rises before dawn, her anxiety heightened by the recent courtroom revelations. As she prepares coffee and steps outside to fetch the newspaper, she discovers the word "murderer" scrawled in red paint on her barn, a stark accusation…
    • Chapter 23: Serenity Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter "Serenity" delves into the narrator's struggles as a psychic who has lost the ability to communicate with spirits. She recounts a past session where she failed to connect with a deceased basketball coach, only to later learn from his wife that he had committed suicide after a scandal involving an affair and blackmail. The wife's bitter rejection at his funeral seemingly prevented him from communicating during the reading, a revelation that underscores the idea that spirit communication requires…
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      ELEVEN

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with attorney Ellie Hathaway appearing flustered in Judge Ledbetter's chambers, a stark contrast to her usual confidence. She requests an urgent hearing to change her client's plea from "guilty but mentally ill" to "not guilty," citing newly revealed circumstances she cannot fully disclose due to confidentiality. The judge and prosecutor George Callahan are visibly irritated by the last-minute change, especially with the trial just three and a half weeks away. Ellie insists the shift is…
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