691 Results with the "Thriller" genre


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      Part VI: Bea

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Part VI: Bea begins with a familiar sensation—the presence of Eddie beside me again, his thigh pressed close and the scent of mint on his breath. It should have made me recoil, thinking of what he’s done, but instead, it made the next move easier. Knowing he came here expecting intimacy gave me the power I needed. I’d planned for this. Brushed my hair until it shined, pinched color into my cheeks, rehearsed how I’d lean in. My survival now depended on reminding him of the version of me he first…
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      Part IV: Bea

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Part IV: Bea didn’t feel like going out for dinner with Blanche and Tripp, but she didn’t want to break their long-standing routine either. Every other Thursday, the four of them got together, and even when she wasn’t in the mood, she showed up. This time, they were trying out a trendy barbecue joint in Homewood, its string lights and metal furniture giving off the kind of ambiance people post on Instagram but rarely enjoy in real life. She felt removed from the group, especially Blanche, whose…
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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.…
    • Olivia: The Bridesmaid Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Olivia’s account in The Bridesmaid begins with the relentless discomfort of residing beneath Jules and Will’s bedroom, where every intimate detail of their life filters through the poorly soundproofed ceiling. Each muffled laugh and whispered word feels invasive, amplifying Olivia’s sense of being an outsider in a world she doesn’t belong to. Seeking escape, she considers wandering the island at night, an idea tempting yet tinged with danger given the island’s rugged terrain and haunting…
    • Olivia: The Bridesmaid Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The weight of the evening settles heavily on the bridesmaid Olivia’s shoulders as she drifts further from the wedding’s revelry, drawn to the quiet solitude the island offers. The distant laughter and clinking of glasses fade behind her, swallowed by the wind as she moves through the darkened landscape. She has spent much of the night on the outskirts, lingering at the edges of conversations, forcing polite smiles, pretending to enjoy the moment while feeling entirely detached. The wedding is supposed…
    • Olivia: The Bridesmaid Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Olivia, the bridesmaid, stands among the wedding guests, yet she feels like a stranger in her own skin, detached from the joyous atmosphere that surrounds her. The air is crisp, sending chills through her thin dress, but the cold does not bother her as much as the weight of her emotions. She clenches the bouquet in her hands, the sharp thorns digging into her skin, a sting she barely registers as she discreetly licks away the blood, unwilling to let anyone see the cracks forming beneath her composed…
    • Olivia: The Bridesmaid Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter "OLIVIA: The Bridesmaid" plunges readers into an emotionally charged wedding reception, where Olivia, overshadowed by the grandeur of her half-sister Jules' wedding, grapples with an inner turmoil she cannot escape. The opulence of the event only amplifies her discomfort, making her feel like an outsider despite being a bridesmaid. Dressed in a gown from the previous night, Olivia blends into the crowd physically but remains disconnected emotionally, haunted by tensions that simmer beneath the…
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