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Chapter 13: On the Edge of the Abyss
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Last Updated : 2025-02-19THE ATTRACTION OF DOUBT Chapter 15: Questions
DanielI couldn't stop thinking about Claire's words. Every word, every revelation shook the very foundations of the investigation. Lucien, a man I had thought was just another private detective lurking in the city's underbelly, seemed to play a far more significant role in this bloody puzzle. But why? Why was this young woman, fragile and visibly lost, caught up in such a conspiracy?With my mind full of questions, I arrived at the precinct early in the morning, long before my colleagues. I needed quiet, time to think—but more than anything, I needed to understand. Guilt, confusion, and the undeniable attraction I felt for Claire swirled inside me, making it hard to focus. I was ready to do anything to help her, but I also had a duty to uncover the truth.As I settled into my office, my phone buzzed on the desk. It was a message from Claire. I hesitated for a moment before opening the notification."Daniel, I know all of this must sound crazy to you. But I swear everything I told you
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Last Updated : 2025-02-20THE ATTRACTION OF DOUBT Chapter 17: The Heavy Heart
DanielShe walked away slowly, her footsteps echoing in the silence of the room. I watched her leave, a heavy weight pressing on my chest. I had no idea what I was going to do next, but I knew one thing: I wouldn’t stop until I uncovered the whole truth. For Claire. For justice. But more than anything, for myself.The echoes of her words lingered in the air like a promise. And in that moment of doubt, one thing was certain—I would not give up.I woke up early that morning, my heart heavy with questions and uncertainties. The conversation with Claire the night before still haunted me. She had been honest with me—or at least, that’s what I wanted to believe. But there were still too many unanswered questions. Every detail of the investigation, every piece of the puzzle, seemed just out of reach.At the precinct, I tried to focus on my work. The murder case file lay open in front of me, but my thoughts kept drifting back to Claire. What was I supposed to believe? My instincts told me to
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Last Updated : 2025-02-22THE ATTRACTION OF DOUBT Chapter 19: Doubt
DanielThe shadow of the night began to engulf the city as I left Claire’s apartment. Her words still echoed in my mind, filled with confusion and doubt. The streetlights illuminated my path as I walked briskly, my thoughts a storm of contradictions.I had never believed that love could blind someone, but now, I finally understood. Claire wasn’t the murderer they thought she was. Every fiber of my being told me she was telling the truth. But at every turn, I was confronted with my duty: as a police officer, I couldn’t afford to let my emotions guide me. The doubt persisted. And the evidence was sorely lacking.I headed straight to the precinct, my heart heavy. The weight of guilt pressed on my shoulders because I knew my investigation was stagnating. My superiors were growing impatient, and I risked losing my credibility if this case didn’t progress.As I entered the interrogation room, I saw my colleague Tom hunched over some papers, looking tense. As soon as he noticed me, he stood
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DanielOne thing was certain: I couldn’t turn back. I had to keep moving forward, even if the truth led me down a path filled with obstacles and doubts.Rain pounded against the windows of the police station, an incessant tapping that seemed to amplify the tension in the air. I sat at my desk, papers scattered around me, but my mind was elsewhere. I couldn’t focus. My thoughts kept circling around Claire, that mysterious woman, and the weight of the secret I carried. I had to move forward, to uncover the truth, but the closer I got to the answer, the more it felt like it was slipping away.The phone on my desk suddenly vibrated, shattering the silence. I jolted and grabbed the device.“Inspector Morel,” I said in a weary voice.“Daniel, it’s Lemoine,” came the captain’s gruff voice. “I just got a call. A witness has been found. He says he saw something important about the victim and… Claire.”My heart pounded. I stood up abruptly. “Where is he?”“He’s at the hospital. He was attacked,
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