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      Chapter 101

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      by testsuphomeAdmin In Chapter 101, the story takes place during a dinner gathering at Norma’s house, where Norma, the grandmother, pays little attention to her granddaughter, Saint, and instead engages her guest, Jimmy Walters, in conversation. As they share a meal of pork steak and buttered rolls, Jimmy talks about his time at Culpepper Zoo, where he worked with animals suffering from various diseases. Norma listens passively, making casual remarks as she observes Jimmy’s enthusiasm. Meanwhile, Saint, uninterested in…
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      Chapter 127

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 127 of All the Colors of the Dark sees Saint returning home to a scene that reflects the neglect Jimmy has shown in her absence. She finds him asleep on the couch, the muted noise of a hockey game playing in the background. As she surveys the space, three empty bottles on the coffee table catch her eye, a stark reminder of his indifference to the upkeep of their home. While tidying up, she contemplates the idea she had proposed earlier about hiring someone to help with housekeeping, a suggestion…
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      Chapter 9

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 9 begins with an overwhelming sense of fear that blankets Monta Clare, a small town that suddenly finds itself caught in a web of uncertainty. Saint, standing on the front porch with her grandmother, Norma, watches as the flashing lights of a police cruiser cut through the still, dark night. The air is thick with a strange heaviness, prompting mothers to hurriedly usher their children inside, locking doors and windows in a futile attempt to keep the outside world at bay. It’s the kind of night…
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      Chapter 147

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 147 begins with Saint standing in the shade of the towering Tenmile Range, gazing at the scene before her in Breckenridge. The area around the old lodge is eerily quiet, guarded by six uniformed officers. The atmosphere is thick with tension, a stillness that only comes with the tragic loss of a child. As Saint observes, the local police chief, a thin man with a horseshoe mustache and a pale complexion, approaches her. It’s clear from his greenish pallor that he’s had a rough night, perhaps…
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      Chapter 156

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 156 begins with Patch committing himself to an intense week of transformation. With the framing complete and the stucco properly cured, he takes up his brushes to breathe life into the home he has long imagined. Every surface is deliberate—walls painted a clean, bright white, and the shutters colored in a fluid Aegean blue that seems to shimmer like shifting water. These colors trigger deep memories, reminding him of vibrant feathers and sunlit shores. His careful attention to contrast—light…
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      Chapter 31

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 31 begins with Saint standing in the cool, dusty silence of the garage, her fingers tightening around the smooth barrel of a polished Colt Python revolver. The weapon, heavy and cold, feels more like a burden than a tool, but she doesn’t flinch. It’s loaded—two bullets nestled in the chamber, with more tucked away in a hidden box under old rags. She knows she isn’t supposed to be anywhere near it. If her grandmother finds out, there’ll be more than just a scolding. But fear has taken a…
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      Chapter 155

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 155 depicts a pivotal moment for Patch as he embarks on a drastic journey of rebuilding and personal reflection. The narrative begins with Patch, alongside his self-imposed isolation, deciding to demolish the remains of his past with the powerful machinery of a track excavator. The decision to tear down his former home, once filled with memories, symbolizes the emotional cleansing Patch seeks, reducing his history to rubble. With a mix of determination and anguish, Patch uses a bulldozer to clear…
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      Chapter 105

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      by testsuphomeAdmin In Chapter 105, Patch enters the Merchants National Bank under the oppressive weight of a steel-gray sky, which sets a grim tone for the events to unfold. He moves swiftly, his heart pounding with anticipation, unaware of the additional security detail lurking just outside the side door. As Patch pulls out his gun, prepared for what he perceives to be a routine robbery, he fails to notice the guard who mirrors his actions and takes aim in response. The tension in the air is palpable, but Patch remains…
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      Chapter 56

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 56 of All the Colors of the Dark delves into Patch’s profound sense of alienation as he confronts the unsettling changes within his once familiar world. His bedroom, once a sanctuary filled with personal items like clothes, bedcovers, and posters, now feels foreign and disconnected from the person he used to be. The room, a reflection of his past identity, has lost its significance, intensifying his internal conflict about his changing sense of self. This feeling of estrangement is further…
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      Chapter 93

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 93 of All the Colors of the Dark begins with Franklin Meyer handing Patch a crystal glass of brandy and leading him out to a stone terrace. The tranquil evening is marked by a gardener at work, the sound of a distant fountain, and the sweet fragrance of lavender filling the air. The path winding through trees is softly lit by flickering lanterns as the sun sets, creating a serene and peaceful setting. As they settle at a smoked glass table, Franklin remarks on the significance of the evening, while…
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