691 Results with the "Thriller" genre


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      Part II: Bea

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Part II: Bea begins with a sense of disorientation that even writing can’t fully soothe. Putting thoughts on paper is Bea’s only way of processing the impossible—what her life has become since Blanche’s death. Her best friend is gone, and the man she once trusted with her future might be responsible. That realization hasn’t stopped echoing in her head since she woke up locked away, alone, in a hidden room of her own home. Everything about the room reminds her of Eddie—his planning, his taste,…
    • Paradise Lost: Lou Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Lou navigating dimly lit earthen passages, choosing an unfamiliar path on a whim. The atmosphere is eerie, with masked figures heading toward "La Mascarade des Crânes" while she ventures deeper into the unknown. After stumbling, she is confronted by a drunken man wearing a crow mask, who unnerves her with his third eye. Lou deflects his advances with a threatening remark, showcasing her sharp wit and underlying tension. The encounter leaves her unsettled as she continues her journey…
    • Painted Hair: Lou Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Madame Labelle presenting Lou with a complex alchemical mixture to dye her hair gold, emphasizing the impracticality of the time-consuming process. Lou rejects the idea, wary of using magic after a recent conflict with Reid, who remains distant and hostile. The group discusses alternative, non-magical disguises, but Madame Labelle’s suggestions—such as pickled leeches or toxic lead oxide paste—are met with disgust and concern over dangerous side effects. The tension highlights…
    • One Step Forward: Reid Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Reid Diggory grapples with the weight of his past actions and the resentment directed at him by others, symbolized by the knife he holds—a weapon purchased from a smith who later conspired against him. The chapter opens with Reid reflecting on how his uniform and beliefs have alienated him from those around him, including farmers in Saint-Loire. His internal conflict is palpable as he acknowledges his role in the hostility he faces, setting the tone for his emotional turmoil throughout the chapter.…
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      Old Magic: Lou

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens in Léviathan’s dining room, where the protagonist, Lou, confronts La Voisin and Nicholina, two eerie figures who seem out of place in the mundane setting. Their scarred skin and haunting eyes mark them as otherworldly, and Lou resolves to bring their "horror story" to life. The tension is palpable as they discuss their missing companions and the burning of the Skull Masquerade. Nicholina’s cryptic chanting and La Voisin’s calculating demeanor set the stage for a dark alliance, with…
    • Nous Tombons Tous: Reid Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Reid frantically attempts to open a magically barred trapdoor, desperate to reach Lou, who remains unresponsive inside. His panic intensifies as his companions, including Deveraux, Beau, Coco, and Ansel, gather around him. Deveraux suggests finding an alternative entrance through a nearby cemetery, but tensions rise as Jean Luc warns of the dangers posed by Chasseurs in the area. Coco refuses to help Reid open the door, citing Lou’s protective enchantments and the risk to his life. Reid’s frustration…
    • NINE YEARS AND THREE MONTHS AGO Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Jameson Hawthorne standing at the base of a tree house, frustrated by his broken arm and the presence of his grandfather, Tobias Hawthorne, instead of his brothers. Tobias's pointed questions immediately set a tense tone, as he challenges Jameson's intelligence and decision-making. The distant sound of Grayson's violin playing underscores the theme of perfection, a recurring pressure in the Hawthorne family. Jameson's defensive admission about his motorbike crash hints at his…
    • Marionette: Reid Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Reid reflecting on his lack of combat experience alongside Lou, despite their tumultuous lives. He recalls previous encounters where Lou’s brutal efficiency in dispatching enemies left him in awe. Now, witnessing her in action again, he realizes she is a formidable force. Lou moves with unexpected speed and precision, using both her knife and magic to overpower opponents, leaving Reid to grapple with the reality of her deadly prowess. As the bar fight escalates, Reid quickly…
    • Madame Sauvage’s Cabinet of Curiosities: Lou Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Lou and Reid, fleeing from Manon’s warning, take refuge in Madame Sauvage’s Cabinet of Curiosities, a bizarre shop filled with oddities like stuffed rats, animal skulls, and butterfly wings. The atmosphere is eerie, and Reid is visibly unsettled by the strangeness of their surroundings. Lou, focused on evading capture, insists Reid disguise himself with a wig, but he resists, sparking tension between them. Their argument escalates as Lou accuses Reid of hypocrisy for using magic when it suits him while…
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      Mad Honey

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Mad Hon­ey (2022) by ​Jodi Picoult​ and ​Jen­nifer Finney Boy­lan​ is a ​mul­ti-lay­ered nov­el​ blend­ing ​mys­tery, court­room dra­ma, and LGBTQ+ themes. The sto­ry fol­lows ​Olivia McAfee, a bee­keep­er and sin­gle moth­er, whose son ​Ash­er​ stands accused of mur­der­ing his girl­friend, ​Lily Cam­pan­el­lo. As the tri­al unfolds, secrets about Lily’s trans­gen­der iden­ti­ty and Asher’s volatile behav­ior emerge, forc­ing Olivia to con­front her past—including her own escape…
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