96 Results with the "Paranormal Fiction" genre
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Chapter 31
Chapter 31 unfolds as a brief moment of peace, offering a welcome respite from the usual chaos that engulfs life. Saturday night is spent in quiet harmony, with the girls immersed in their reading, while I struggle with the complexities of Portrait of an Old Crow. This rare calm provides a fleeting sense of normalcy, and I savor the tranquility that fills our home. After enduring a life filled with constant turmoil, experiencing a little boredom is nothing short of magnificent. The stillness in the air is…-
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Chapter 30
Chapter 30 begins by presenting a snapshot of the narrator's life, where normalcy is interwoven with the challenges she faces. After her father falls asleep, Leighton, along with her friend Sofia, heads to the mall for a much-needed distraction and some fun. The girls are on a mission to find the perfect dresses for an upcoming eighties-themed dance, where neon colors are in full swing. While Sofia slips into each dress with ease, Leighton finds herself struggling to feel comfortable in the bold colors…-
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Chapter 3
Chapter 3 of If These Wings Could Fly opens with Leighton reflecting on the end of summer, a season that typically brings a sense of freedom for many, but not for her. While others embrace the end of the long break, she faces a different reality. Returning to Auburn High, she finds comfort in the return to routine and structure, something that provides a sense of normalcy in her otherwise chaotic life. The predictability of school offers her a brief escape from the challenges she faces at home. As Leighton…-
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Chapter 29
Chapter 29 centers on the newfound excitement in the Auburn Wolves' community as the team celebrates an undefeated season for the first time in nearly two decades. The protagonist’s friend, Sofia, who is a reporter, is eager to interview the protagonist’s father about the team's achievements. This leads the protagonist to accompany Liam’s family to a game, where the shift from their quiet, music-filled car ride to the vibrant celebration after the Wolves’ victory highlights the immense energy and…-
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Chapter 28
Chapter 28 opens with the protagonist being gently awakened by the inviting aroma of coffee. Her mother is standing by her bedside, holding two mugs, offering a rare and peaceful moment to start the day. Despite the early hour, their conversation flows with ease as they chat about the protagonist’s college choices, especially New York University, a school she is eager to attend, even though it goes against her father’s wishes. The warmth of the moment underscores the mother-daughter connection, as the…-
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Chapter 27
Chapter 27 opens with the protagonist, seeking solace after a taxing and frustrating day filled with the pressures of a literature exam. She finds herself in the newsroom, hoping to escape the weight of her academic responsibilities, when she is greeted by her close friend, Sofia. Sofia, ever perceptive, immediately senses the tension in the protagonist’s mood and tries to lighten the atmosphere with her playful banter. Their conversation is full of teasing, as the protagonist chides Sofia for slacking…-
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Chapter 26
Chapter 26 of If These Wings Could Fly delves into the protagonist’s evolving daily routine, which centers around the comfort she finds in the mornings, particularly in her interactions with Liam. Every day, he drives her to school, and this small but consistent ritual becomes a welcome part of her life, offering her something to look forward to amid the anxiety she feels about the crawl space at night. Their relationship remains friendly and uncomplicated, full of shared conversations and laughter, but…-
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Chapter 25
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 24
Chapter 24 opens with the protagonist returning home after an evening that had, until then, brought her a rare sense of peace. The calm she feels is shattered when she walks into the kitchen and discovers utter chaos: a broken dish in the sink, burnt chicken, and boiling water left unattended, signaling that something went terribly wrong in her absence. As she begins to process the mess, she hears a soft whimper from the living room and finds her younger siblings, Campbell and Juniper, huddled together in…-
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Chapter 23
Chapter 23 of If These Wings Could Fly opens with the narrator contemplating the bonfire that burns brightly before her. The flames flicker hungrily, mirroring the turmoil within her mind as she recalls unsettling memories from a past house on Frederick Street. These recollections, paired with the intense heat of the fire, overwhelm her, leaving her feeling emotionally and physically scorched. The sensation of being consumed by the flames is intensified as she struggles with the weight of her thoughts. As…-
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