422 Results with the "Mystery" genre


    • CHAPTER X — THE ARREST Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter X opens with a quiet ripple of confusion as Hastings realizes that Poirot is nowhere to be found, stirring both concern and curiosity. His search leads to the discovery that Poirot may have traveled to London, a decision left unexplained and therefore unsettling. Hastings, ever the observer yet not always the analyst, chooses to focus instead on informing John Cavendish about Dr. Bauerstein’s sudden arrest. John's reaction is one of disbelief but measured restraint, agreeing to withhold the news…
    • Chapter XIX — The woman in the Alcove Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter XIX - The woman in the Alcove opens with a charged silence broken only by the dip of oars and the glint of moonlight off the water’s surface. Sweetwater and Mr. Grey glide toward the shadowed outline of Wellgood’s deserted manufactory, both alert to the stillness that feels too deliberate. The absence of any activity unsettles them more than movement might have, suggesting concealment rather than vacancy. Despite the unease, Sweetwater pushes the boat closer at Grey’s quiet urging, knowing…
    • 36. To Trap a Fox Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin To Trap a Fox, set in 1969, unfolds with a significant development in the investigation into the murder of Chase Andrews. Joe enters the sheriff's office, carrying a crucial report that adds weight to the ongoing case against Miss Clark. Alongside Sheriff Ed, Joe examines the growing evidence, with one of the most significant findings being fibers from Miss Clark’s hat found on Chase’s jacket after his death, a post-mortem discovery that directly links her to the crime scene. This alone gives the…
    • Chapter 32: An Investigation of Secrets Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin On July 27, 2021, in Chapter 32, Holly Gibney drives down Ridge Road, her mind filled with the tangled pieces of her ongoing investigation. She pulls into a two-hour parking zone, taking a deep breath before dialing the Harris household, intent on questioning Professor Harris about Cary Dressler. The name has surfaced in connection with a series of auto thefts, and after spotting Dressler in a team photo at Strike Em Out Lanes, Holly is determined to explore any potential connections. Professor Harris…
    • Now: The wedding night Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin In "The Wedding Night," a search party sets out into a chaotic, storm-lashed night, the only source of light coming from the flickering paraffin torches that struggle to stay lit against the intensity of the wind. The night around them seems alive with the fury of nature; the gusts of wind howl like a physical presence, battering the group as they move forward. The terrain is treacherous and narrow, bordered by the eerie expanse of peat bogs that are invisible in the darkness, yet their potential dangers…
    • Jules: The Bride Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin In The Bride, Jules unexpectedly finds herself thrust into the heart of an emotionally charged confrontation, one that unravels the delicate fabric of trust she had woven with her husband, Will. As she watches from the shadows, she overhears a confrontation between Will and Olivia, the latter making a desperate attempt to expose the secret relationship they have been hiding. Initially, Jules is in denial, unable to fully comprehend the magnitude of the moment. The fragments of their heated conversation,…
    • CHAPTER 20: GRAYSON Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin In Chapter 20, Grayson engages in a tense yet revealing conversation with Acacia, his late father’s wife, in the kitchen of her home. Acacia, a maternal figure with a quiet strength, discloses that she learned about Grayson’s existence 22 months ago, on the day of her mother’s funeral. Grayson, wary of disrupting her family, assures her he has no such intentions. The dialogue hints at past betrayals, including Sheffield Grayson’s affair with Grayson’s mother, and Acacia’s surprising lack of…
    • CHAPTER 50: JAMESON Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin In this chapter, Jameson Hawthorne finds himself in a high-stakes negotiation with the enigmatic Proprietor of the Devil’s Mercy. After Branford is taken away to face consequences, Jameson is tasked with writing down a secret on a scroll using a sharp, blade-like quill and dark purple ink. The Proprietor explains that the secret must be compelling enough to grant Jameson entry into the Game, and he will need to provide proof if it passes scrutiny. Despite his body’s physical reactions—dry mouth,…
    • CHAPTER 81: GRAYSON Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin In this chapter, Grayson and Gigi navigate a tense yet revealing conversation about family secrets and potential dangers. Gigi, brimming with curiosity, presses Grayson for details about Eve, whom he reveals is the biological daughter of his uncle Toby Hawthorne (now Toby Blake). Grayson explains the complicated family dynamics, emphasizing Eve's dangerous nature and warning Gigi to avoid a mysterious man she encountered earlier. Despite Gigi's playful resistance, Grayson insists she call him immediately…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Avery meeting Xander at a doughnut shop, where he distracts himself by humorously stacking doughnuts. Despite his playful demeanor, it’s clear Xander is grappling with the recent revelation that the Hawthorne family manipulated a paternity test to keep his father away. Avery tries to comfort him, but Xander deflects with humor, refusing to discuss his emotions. Their quiet moment is interrupted when Oren signals they’ve been spotted, hinting at the constant scrutiny surrounding…
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