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Will: The Groom
In the wake of the wedding festivities, Will, known to many as "The Groom," retreats to the bathroom of the Folly, feeling the weight of the day’s events settle on him. The remnants of cake are smeared across his face, clinging to his skin in places he hadn’t even realized, reminding him of how quickly the joyful celebration turned chaotic. As he faces the mirror, the image of himself, covered in the symbols of what should have been a joyous occasion, feels like a cruel joke. The journey back to some…-
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In the chapter "The Plus-One," Hannah wakes up with a painful hangover, her head still foggy from the previous night's festivities. As she reflects on the events, she becomes acutely aware of the growing distance between herself and Charlie, her partner. She can't help but remember the intense gaze of Will and the enigmatic conversation she had with Olivia, which stirs something deep within her, pushing her to question her sexual desires and her relationship dynamics. Seeking intimacy with Charlie, she is…
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The morning after the harrowing events, Hannah boards the boat with Charlie, heading back to the mainland. The departure feels surreal, as though the tranquil waters and the shimmering sunlight are mocking the storm of emotions churning inside her. Most of the guests had already left earlier, leaving the family to linger in the aftermath of the tragedy, tethered to the island and its dark history. As the boat gently rocks over the waves, Hannah’s gaze drifts back toward the island, now cloaked in shadows…
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In the chapter of The day before: OLIVIA: The Bridesmaid, In the cave the sea has come in, so it’s practically lapping at our feet, the water black as ink. It makes the space feel smaller, more claustrophobic. Hannah and I have to sit nearer to each other than we did before, our knees touching, a candle we nicked from the drawing room perched on the rock in front of us in its glass lantern. Now I understand why it’s called the Whispering Cave. The high water has changed the acoustics in here so that…
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The day before: Jules: The Bride
On the night before her wedding, The Bride, Jules, finds herself at a dinner that serves as both a reunion and an arena for unresolved family tensions. The evening is supposed to be a celebration, yet beneath the surface, it is anything but harmonious. Her father, Ronan, a self-made property developer whose thick Galway accent and commanding presence fill any room, makes a dramatic entrance, immediately disrupting the evening’s balance. Hannah, Jules’s guest and longtime friend, seems visibly startled…-
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The day before, I had dismissed my lingering anxiety as nothing more than exhaustion, but now, as I sit there, a creeping unease takes hold, my pulse quickening as my eyes lock onto the shadowy figure outside. The flickering candlelight distorts its form, casting it in an eerie glow, and for a moment, it feels as though the figure is staring directly at me. My breath catches in my throat, and the fine hairs on my arms rise instinctively, as if my body recognizes a threat before my mind can fully comprehend…
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The day before the grand wedding of Will Slater and Julia Keegan, Aoife moves through the Folly with an air of quiet authority, her mind racing through a checklist of last-minute details. The atmosphere is charged with anticipation, and she knows from experience that beneath the veneer of celebration, tensions always simmer. She ensures that the crates of Guinness are chilled to perfection, the vintage Bollinger champagne is ready for toasts, and the marquee’s lighting is set to cast just the right glow…
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The marquee, once a place of celebration and warmth, now feels like a hollow shell, filled with people left stunned by the shocking revelation. The Bridesmaid stands among them, her face pale, processing the weight of what has just unfolded. The Irish police have spoken, their voices cold and unwavering, delivering the grim details of their discovery and the arrest that followed. The weight of their words lingers in the air, wrapping the gathered crowd in a shroud of confusion, fear, and hushed…
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Hannah allows herself to be swept up in the rhythm of the music, moving freely across the dance floor with Luis, a confident and talented dancer who effortlessly matches her energy. The band has electrified the atmosphere, filling the room with an intoxicating vibrancy that makes it easy to forget the weight of the day's events. For the first time in what feels like ages, she surrenders to the moment, letting the beat guide her and allowing herself to enjoy the thrill of uninhibited movement. The stress…
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Olivia: The Bridesmaid
Olivia’s account in The Bridesmaid begins with the relentless discomfort of residing beneath Jules and Will’s bedroom, where every intimate detail of their life filters through the poorly soundproofed ceiling. Each muffled laugh and whispered word feels invasive, amplifying Olivia’s sense of being an outsider in a world she doesn’t belong to. Seeking escape, she considers wandering the island at night, an idea tempting yet tinged with danger given the island’s rugged terrain and haunting…-
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