704 Results with the "Thriller" genre


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      EIGHT YEARS AGO

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Grayson Hawthorne confronting his grandfather, Tobias Hawthorne, after a competition involving a ring of ornate keys. Grayson had come in third place, behind his brother Jameson, and Tobias remarks on his performance without overt praise or criticism. The keys, each uniquely designed, were part of a challenge to unlock the front door of Hawthorne House. Grayson struggles with his grandfather's ambiguous feedback, particularly when Tobias suggests he might be growing comfortable with…
    • Dagger of Bone: Lou Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Lou and Deveraux hastily departing Beauchêne to evade authorities after a violent incident. Deveraux, an enigmatic figure who seems unnaturally resilient, takes the reins while Lou reluctantly joins him in the wagon. Her thoughts linger on Reid, who is traveling separately in the "amber wagon" with Coco, sparking jealousy despite their apparent reconciliation. Lou’s frustration grows as Deveraux evades her probing questions about his past, family, and motives, leaving her…
    • Crosses to Bear: Lou Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Lou awakens to the sound of Reid and Coco arguing, her body aching but her back pain mysteriously gone. She feigns sleep, noticing the honeyed taste in her mouth and the cool air on her bare back where her shirt has been cut open. Reid’s frustration is palpable as he questions why Lou hasn’t fully recovered, while Coco dismissively explains the severity of Lou’s internal injuries from using magic. The tension between them is thick, with Lou silently observing, torn between irritation and…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Contents Title Page Copyright Notice Dedication Epigraph Part I: Jane Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Chapter 7 Chapter 8 Chapter 9 Part II: Bea Part III: Jane Chapter 10 Chapter 11 Chapter 12 Chapter 13 Chapter 14 Chapter 15 Chapter 16 Chapter 17 Part IV: Bea Part V: Jane Chapter 18 Chapter 19 Chapter 20 Chapter…
    • Coco’s Vision: Lou Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Lou reflecting on Reid’s horrified reaction, which solidifies her resolve to save Célie at any cost. The group, a mix of witches, werewolves, and huntsmen, is tense as they debate Morgane’s ominous ultimatum: rescue Célie by midnight or her heart will be eaten. Jean Luc, desperate and clutching notes revealing Célie’s abduction, insists on immediate action, while Beau warns against walking into a trap. The blood witches, La Voisin and Nicholina, threaten Jean Luc,…
    • Claud Deveraux: Reid Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Reid refusing a drink from Lou in a chaotic tavern filled with actors and locals. The atmosphere is tense as Reid struggles with his emotions, frustrated by his inability to focus on their mission to gather information about Morgane’s plans. Lou attempts to lighten the mood, but Reid remains distant, consumed by panic at the thought of her leaving. The tavern’s raucous environment contrasts sharply with Reid’s inner turmoil, and his inability to articulate his fears strains…
    • Chapter XIII — The man Between Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter XIII begins with a fresh glimpse into Dora’s evolving identity, where her presence in Paris is no longer tied to scandal or whispered conversations. Instead, she is seen tending to her ailing father, embodying a devotion that feels both sincere and redemptive. This quiet act of care, far from the glamour and noise of past chapters, presents Dora not as a fallen figure, but as someone reclaiming purpose through gentleness. Ethel’s mention of the letters acts as a narrative bridge, guiding…
    • Chapter XII — The man Between Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter XII opens with a quietly powerful act of closure as Dora parts with her wedding ring, not out of anger, but as a final gesture of release. Placing it with her child’s remains, she closes a painful chapter and claims her future as her own. This symbolic act, though intensely personal, echoes a universal need—to move forward after grief, not by forgetting, but by choosing what to carry. Her liberation is neither dramatic nor loud, but its impact is deep. The bond to her past is not erased, but…
    • Chapter XI — The man Between Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter XI begins with a vow sharp as steel, uttered not by a man of war, but by Dora—once gentle, now fiercely resolute. Her words carve a line through her past, setting the terms of her future. She declares that no matter where her husband moves, she will take her son elsewhere, ensuring father and child never meet. The clarity of her voice carries more than anger; it holds a sense of finality, of justice turned personal. Ethel, observing this transformation, is struck by how pain can harden a soul.…
    • Chapter X — The man Between Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter X begins with an emotional current that flows not through shared spaces, but through ink and paper. Ethel and Tyrrel, separated by circumstance, find a rhythm in their correspondence that draws them closer than proximity could. Their letters do more than update—they carry the weight of waiting, of hope suspended in delicate sentences. Tyrrel’s duty to the ailing Colonel Rawdon keeps him rooted, while Ethel’s quiet understanding gives him permission to stay without guilt. Each letter exchanged…
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