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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