62 Results with the "Paranormal Fiction" genre
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Chapter Forty
In Chapter Forty of "If These Wings Could Fly," the protagonist is confronted with a sense of dread as she prepares to return home alone after school, fearing the imminent confrontation with her father. Her plans to hide at the newspaper office are thwarted by its closure, leaving her vulnerable to the situation she dreads. Just as anxiety begins to dominate her thoughts, Liam, her supportive boyfriend, arrives at her locker and offers her a thoughtful gift—a phone, which he explains will be useful in…-
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Chapter Thirty-Five
In Chapter Thirty-Five of "If These Wings Could Fly," Leighton finds herself emotionally overwhelmed after a distressing encounter with her father the previous night. She rushes to Liam's car in the pouring rain, seeking solace. As she settles in, his casual greeting, "Good morning, beautiful," triggers a wave of tears. Despite her attempts to hold back her emotions, the storm within her erupts, leaving her vulnerable and exposed as she reveals her pain to Liam. Liam, noticing her distress, pulls over…-
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Chapter Thirty-Six
In Chapter Thirty-Six of "If These Wings Could Fly," the narrator reflects on their contentious relationship with Campbell, particularly noting his tendency to demand silence when he is angry. The narrator possesses a unique ability to provoke Campbell’s anger, often finding a biting comment that transforms his mild irritation into outrage. Despite this, there is a deeper struggle within the narrator, who suppresses a torrent of unsaid words. Each unexpressed thought is likened to a painful object lodged…-
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Chapter Thirty-Seven
In the early hours of a cold Saturday morning at 6:45 A.M., the narrator finds themselves next to a frosty field, ready to interview hunters dressed in camouflage, armed with loaded weapons. The temperature is a brisk 34 degrees, and they reflect on the choices that led them to this situation. Their crow column hinges on this first crow hunt, initiated by their inquiry to Dr. Cornell, a bird expert. The discussion centers around another town's unsuccessful attempts to control a troubling crow population…-
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The provided text is very brief and consists mostly of metadata and formatting without significant content to summarize. It mentions the location Auburn, Pennsylvania, the date November 4, and a specific crow population count of 42,387. If you have a more detailed chapter or a specific section of the book you'd like summarized, please share that, and I will be happy to…
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Chapter Thirty-Three
In Chapter Thirty-Three of "If These Wings Could Fly," the narrative grapples with the profound impact of words, particularly those spoken in moments of anger. The author contemplates the weight of certain words, analyzing how they are perceived and the emotional turmoil they can inflict. Words like "ice queen" evoke a feeling of being burdened, akin to being weighed down by an invisible tether, while "brat" is dismissed easily, likened to a raindrop that rolls off the back. In stark contrast, the word…-
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Chapter Thirty-Four
In the morning, as I hurried down the stairs, I tried to bypass the unsettling sight of the repaired window, focusing instead on my immediate surroundings. However, my gaze was drawn to the coffee table, where the vase had been placed back in the center, provoking a mix of emotions. I grabbed the vase and headed outside to dispose of it in the garbage bins, rain drenching me as I buried it deep within the bag holding its shattered pieces from the night before. A crow cawed in the tree in our front yard,…-
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Chapter Thirty
In Chapter Thirty of "If These Wings Could Fly," the narrator portrays a sense of normalcy amidst their challenging life. After her father falls asleep, the main character, Leighton, spends time at the mall with her friend Sofia, trying on various dresses for an upcoming dance. While Sofia shines in every outfit, Leighton struggles with her appearance, often feeling washed out in the neon colors that are popular for the eighties-themed dance. The mood shifts when Sofia hands Leighton a stunning black…-
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Chapter Thirty-One
**Chapter Thirty-One Summary: The Rest of the Weekend Passes** The weekend unfolds like a dream, a welcomed reprieve from the chaos that usually blankets life. Saturday night is spent with the girls, engrossed in their reading while I grapple with *Portrait of an Old Crow*. This lull gives me a rare sense of normalcy, and I revel in the calmness that permeates our home; after living amidst chaos, a little boredom feels magnificent. However, by Sunday, optimism makes me reckless. Dad returns early from a…-
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Chapter Thirty-Two
In Chapter Thirty-Two of "If These Wings Could Fly," the protagonist, Leighton, is awakened by a man’s harsh demands, highlighting the chaos and tension in her home life. The chapter begins with Leighton dreaming of lightning splitting the tree in their front yard, only to be jolted awake by the sound of her door slamming against the wall. The man's voice is menacing as he insists they need to correct their chores and follows through by disturbing her younger sisters, Juniper and Campbell. Leighton…-
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