96 Results with the "Paranormal Fiction" genre


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      Chapter 5

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 5 of If These Wings Could Fly immerses readers in the complexities of family relationships and societal expectations. The narrator reflects on her sister, Campbell Grace Barnes, a deeply introspective and thoughtful individual who tends to keep her emotions and thoughts hidden. Campbell finds an unusual sense of freedom in riding her bicycle, a simple activity that allows her to escape the pressures of their busy home life. She treasures the quiet independence that comes with biking, enjoying the…
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      Chapter 35

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 35 opens with Leighton feeling emotionally overwhelmed after a disturbing encounter with her father the previous night. Seeking solace, she hurries to Liam’s car, rain pouring down around her, adding to the weight of her distress. As she settles into the car, Liam greets her casually with a “Good morning, beautiful,” a simple phrase that triggers a flood of tears. Despite her best efforts to keep her emotions in check, the pain that has been building up inside her bursts free, leaving her…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Auburn, Pennsylvania, serves as the backdrop for Chapter 64 of If These Wings Could Fly, where the chapter is set on December 31, bringing with it a reflection on both human and natural life. The first striking detail presented is the crow population, which at the time is recorded at 84,784. This figure, while specific, carries with it far more significance than just a number; it stands as a representation of the thriving natural world coexisting with the rhythms of human existence. The crow population in…
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      Chapter 14

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 14 of If These Wings Could Fly unfolds on a busy Saturday morning at the Auburn Diner, where the comforting scent of pancakes fills the air and families come together for breakfast. The protagonist reflects on her family’s deep-rooted history in Auburn, particularly the legacy of her grandfather’s construction business, which helped shape the town’s skyline and even built their home. While this legacy is significant, it also prompts the protagonist to consider the contradictions in people’s…
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      Chapter 46

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 46 begins with Leighton waking up early, feeling a dull stomachache that weighs on her. Her family surrounds her—her mom and sisters—but her attention is drawn outside where the absence of her father's truck indicates that he likely stayed at his workplace, a trailer used by Barnes Construction. This realization brings with it a mix of emotions, as her father’s absence typically suggests that the operations at the construction site are sluggish, especially during the colder winter months.…
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      Chapter 74

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 74 of If These Wings Could Fly delves deeply into a metaphor that portrays the experience of falling, both physically and emotionally. The chapter opens with an intense and urgent situation, where the narrator finds themselves in a position where jumping seems to be the only option. The imagery is stark and evocative, with a "sky on fire" above and a "house on fire below," symbolizing the overwhelming chaos and sense of danger that surrounds them. As the roof begins to give way, a feeling of…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin If These Wings Could Fly by Kyrie McCauley follows Leighton, a teen dealing with an abusive father and family secrets. She finds hope and strength through her bond with a local bird sanctuary.
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      Chapter 25

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 25 of If These Wings Could Fly explores the narrator’s reflections on the complexities of family dynamics, especially the emotional turmoil that arises from a father’s unpredictable outbursts. The opening of the chapter presents a metaphor that compares the house to a healed bone—once broken but now mended, though still bearing the scars of its past. This powerful metaphor sets the tone for the narrator's journey of grappling with her family’s dysfunction, where the emotional scars of their…
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      Chapter 57

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 57 of If These Wings Could Fly begins with a heavy atmosphere as Erin and her family return from a trip, only to find their home in utter disarray. The moment they step inside, it becomes apparent that something has gone terribly wrong during their absence. The house itself seems to reflect the chaos within: furniture is overturned, walls are damaged, and a picture that once symbolized a joyful homecoming is now shattered on the floor. The destruction serves as a stark visual representation of the…
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      Chapter 6

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      by testsuphomeAdmin In Chapter 6 of If These Wings Could Fly, the story begins on a routine Monday morning. The characters make their way down the street toward the bus stop, passing by Mrs. Stieg's house, as they do every day. But today, something catches the protagonist’s eye as they approach Mrs. Stieg’s garden. In the far corner of the yard, a bush that had once been thriving now lies in ruins. This is no simple damage, like the incident where a bush had been broken in the past. Instead, the bush has been completely…
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