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Deep Water: An Engaging Psychological Thriller

If you're a fan of gripping psychological thrillers, then let me introduce you to a must-read novel called "Deep Water." This enthralling book, written by Patricia Highsmith, will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last page.

"Deep Water" tells the chilling story of Vic Van Allen, a seemingly ordinary man living in a quiet suburban neighborhood. Behind closed doors, however, lies a web of deception, obsession, and murder. As the plot unfolds, you'll find yourself captivated by the complex characters and their dark secrets.

Patricia Highsmith, renowned for her psychological suspense novels, masterfully creates a tension-filled atmosphere that will have you guessing at every turn. Her ability to delve deep into the human psyche and explore the depths of obsession is truly unparalleled.

For those who enjoy the works of Gillian Flynn or Paula Hawkins, "Deep Water" is a hidden gem waiting to be discovered. Its exploration of the fine line between love and obsession will leave you questioning the darkness that can lurk within us all.

If you're eager to dive deeper into this thrilling novel, you can easily find it on popular online bookstores such as Amazon or Barnes & Noble. Additionally, many libraries offer e-book or physical copies of "Deep Water" for those who prefer to borrow books.

For readers who crave more of Patricia Highsmith's twisted tales, I also highly recommend checking out her other novels, including "Strangers on a Train" and "The Talented Mr. Ripley." These works are equally captivating and showcase her unique ability to create morally ambiguous characters.

In conclusion, if you're searching for a riveting psychological thriller that will leave you breathless, make sure to add "Deep Water" by Patricia Highsmith to your reading list. Prepare yourself for a rollercoaster ride of emotions and a fascinating exploration of the human psyche. Get ready to immerse yourself in a world where trust is shattered, and nothing is as it seems. Happy reading!
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heavy makeup

In her previous life, she, as the legitimate granddaughter of the main branch, died a miserable death after wandering outside the family. In this life, she leaned against the soft couch and looked at the current powerful official kneeling in front of her. With a cold flick of her fingertips, a speck of rouge splattered. "It's too late, Third Uncle." A true expert in household power struggles should devour people without leaving a trace and kill without shedding blood. From being the eldest daughter of an unmarried widow to the glamorous and prestigious ceremonial makeup, it relied not only on a stroke of luck, but also on a keen eye! There is already a completed book called "The Lady's Style". Welcome everyone to jump into the new or old stories together!

137.45 Million words | 2023-02-25 16:52Update

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Future Library Fiction
Future Library

Innate prodigal, aiming for a luxurious lifestyle. Naturally powerful, taking it upon oneself to torment the nobles. In a world where strength is calculated, the knowledge of centuries is enough to tower above the masses. And yet, it is still not enough. A ring that can connect to other realms grants Dr. Cheng Jinzhou, a theoretical physics doctorate, access to entire volumes of books.

124.27 Million words | 2023-02-02 10:19Update

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Quick Transmigration System: The Antagonistic Boss Attacks Fiction
Quick Transmigration System: The Antagonistic Boss Attacks

【"Star Brainstorm King" Contest Entry】 When the ultimate villain boss becomes a crazy snake, the protagonists who have traveled through rebirth, are you ready to conquer it? This dungeon is really hard to clear! Reborn Protagonist: I don't want to be reborn, let me die! Time-traveling Protagonist: I don't want to time travel, let me go back! Protagonist from a Book: Is this hell mode? Even the villains can ascend to heaven! Where's the promised stepping stone? Director, I suspect I got a fake script! Protagonist Turned Dark: I'm not doing this anymore! ヽ(#`Д?)ノ Ming Shu: Next. #Dungeon Mode: Normal, Difficult, Hell, Ming Shu# #Host commits suicide and starts a massacre at the drop of a hat#

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Apocalypse Supermarket System Fiction
Apocalypse Supermarket System

【Peak Focus - Brand Masterpiece, Strongly Recommended】 Witness how a soldier in the end times transforms a small supermarket with only a few goods into a massive chain store spanning the entire planet. Feast on the latest creation, "Infinite Exchange of the Apocalypse," a novel that combines the end times and a system storyline. We hope that all readers and book enthusiasts will continue to support us. We sincerely appreciate your collection and patronage.

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After reincarnation, I became the cause of calamity as a captivating beauty. Fiction
After reincarnation, I became the cause of calamity as a captivating beauty.

The cold-hearted and noble young man, famous in the imperial capital, somehow got entangled with that infamous woman. Everyone worried that one day she might be struck down in a single blow. But later on, he broke off his engagement, defied the imperial decree, and insisted on marrying her! The always ruthless and unbeatable General transformed into a doting husband. In his eyes: She is gentle and sincere, burning with passion. She is calm and composed, adept at military strategy. She is majestic, adorned in armor. She charges into the realm of death, saving him from peril.

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Shattered spacetime. Fiction
Shattered spacetime.

Since ancient times, the most elite personnel in the military have only been found in two places. One is the most elite special forces, and the other is in maximum-security prisons. In order to conceal the fact that he was a cultivation genius, Zhao Li had no choice but to join the military and use the military's combat techniques to cover up his extraordinary cultivation level. However, he inexplicably found himself assigned to serve in a maximum-security prison. In the prison, Zhao Li encountered countless heinous criminals and learned many extraordinary skills. But most importantly, he witnessed the darkness within society and the military. Thus, Zhao Li's legendary journey began in the prison. Shattered V.I.P. Group-- Shattered Group-- Shattered Group-- Shattered Group-- Shattered Group-- Shattered Group-- Special thanks to Xu Cheng, an individual who provided all of the reader groups.

188.46 Million words | 2023-06-27 04:16Update

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There are ghosts on Friday. Fiction
There are ghosts on Friday.

I am a host of an online variety show called "Ghost Fridays". It is a paranormal show that explores the unknown through topics and on-site investigations. I have encountered many hidden aspects of the world we live in, revealing that it is far more complex and mysterious than it appears on the surface. I have entered a realm that ordinary people would never have the chance to experience – a world of the supernatural. Believe me, what is shown on the show is only a small fraction. It only reveals the secrets that won't truly cause panic. The real secrets are hidden beneath the sunlight, and the journey to uncover them is thrilling. Do you want to know the true nature of this world? Then, join me as we step into "Ghost Fridays". Everything began with a car accident.

205.57 Million words | 2021-01-13 23:29Update

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The Forbidden Island of Human Nature Fiction
The Forbidden Island of Human Nature

I couldn't get a ticket for the Spring Festival, so I took an unlicensed taxi home. Unexpectedly, there was a woman on the car who kept staring at me. I thought about calling the police... [Exposing in Depth] Terrifying Truth of Disappearance After Taking the Wrong Ride During the Spring Festival. Don't casually take unlicensed taxis, because what's dark is not only the money, but also your life!

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Genius Summoner Fiction
Genius Summoner

Reborn in a different world, she went from being gifted to becoming a useless waste. The vast family fortune was targeted, and her beloved father and brothers were pushed to the brink. How could she sit idly by! With Yun Feng present, the Yun family is invincible! Sacred and untouchable!

408.49 Million words | 2021-04-16 15:00Update

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Marvel's Mighty Monster Jedon Fiction
Marvel's Mighty Monster Jedon

On that day, the timid boy Shawn passed away under mysterious circumstances. People solemnly laid him to rest with heavy hearts. During the night, a meteor carrying the living embryo of the colossal monster, Jeton, streaked across the sky and crash-landed in the burial ground. In that moment, Shawn's life was reset, and Jeton reentered the world. Standing at sixty meters tall and weighing thirty thousand tons, the newborn monster looked down upon the entire Marvel universe. "Shawn, where did you send the Hulk this time? I've told you not to transform. We are here to teach you how to be a superhero, not how to destroy the world!" "But... this time I didn't transform..." (This is the story of a super monster that gradually grows in the Marvel universe, touted as the unbeatable force in the cosmos. Well, even in its infancy, it's already a towering sixty-meter behemoth...) (Book Group:)

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Cosmic supervillain Fiction
Cosmic supervillain

Wang Hao traveled through time and obtained a system. Why? A villain system? It requires deceiving others, doing bad things, and being despised by others... in order to use it? Should one have integrity or not? N years later, the first thing every person in the universe does when they wake up is to spit on Wang Hao's portrait and curse him as a beast, before having the mood to go to work. Wang Hao looks innocent: Can you blame me for this? I was originally a pure and innocent youth. It's all the system's fault. The system looks disdainful: Blaming the system won't make you any less despicable. Group chat number: [N/A]

549.09 Million words | 2022-12-19 08:40Update

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Apocalyptic Game Arena Fiction
Apocalyptic Game Arena

The end of the world has come, and global gamification begins! Mutated monsters, biological beasts, prehistoric giants, and demonic creatures from another dimension... Every kind of super creature is taking over the Earth. If you want to survive, pick up your weapon and level up, acquire equipment! Activate the hidden skill "I am a good person." Skill description: After activation, the host's moral value is at maximum for three minutes! 100% critical hit rate, 100% drop rate for advanced equipment... With this super divine skill, Haoren embarks on an unimaginable journey during the apocalypse... (New book in need...)

101.56 Million words | 2020-07-11 09:25Update

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I'm the only one in the world without any superpowers. Fiction
I'm the only one in the world without any superpowers.

Catastrophe arrived, and humanity evolved during the apocalypse, gaining various different powers. However, Li Chang'an was a rare old human without any abilities or special traits. As the end of days approached, Li Chang'an discovered... that he possessed unlimited potential for growth. Every time he died and was reborn, he would break through a limitation. He could fell trees, split mountains, and open up the heavens! When countless powerful individuals sought to stand side by side with gods, they found Li Chang'an stepping on the gods awkwardly and saying with a wry smile, "Sorry, didn't expect gods to be so fragile."

480.51 Million words | 2021-03-30 12:12Update

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Apocalypse Demon-Hunting Arena Fiction
Apocalypse Demon-Hunting Arena

The demons descended, and humans became their prey. The survivors struggled desperately. However, the apocalypse also brought an opportunity for humanity to evolve into Awakened Ones. Zhang Xiaoshi was reborn ten years after the apocalypse. Armed with the knowledge from his previous life, he became an ultimate Awakened One, taking the lead and transforming Earth into a hunting ground with his Demon Hunter Corps.

440.26 Million words | 2022-08-24 17:48Update

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wealth and prosperity Fiction
wealth and prosperity

The grand gates and exquisite mansion, the wealth and glory, yet she was just a humble sparrow living under someone else's roof. The path to success in the world, holding your hand, growing old together with you.

140.75 Million words | 2023-05-14 18:38Update

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The night is coming. Fiction
The night is coming.

When the human soul becomes powerful enough, it will manifest a near god-like ability. In our world, there exists a group of people who possess this superpower. What I'm about to tell you is the story of one of them. This book will be updated with one chapter per day on odd days and two chapters per day on even days, with minimal breaks...

325.66 Million words | 2020-10-29 04:42Update

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Chess of the Multiverse Fiction
Chess of the Multiverse

The new book "Monster Movie Universe" has been uploaded. Crossing through different dimensions, only to find the strongest chess pieces, using the power of connections to roam through countless worlds! [Ding! Congratulations on obtaining a one-star chess piece, "Yue Buqun"] [Yue Buqun possesses connections: Huashan/, swordsman/, disabled/, enlightening teacher through time travel/] ... [Ding! Congratulations on obtaining a two-star chess piece, "Qiao Feng"] [Qiao Feng possesses connections: Beggar's Sect/, portable speaker/, dragon-slaying/] ... [Ding! Congratulations on obtaining a three-star chess piece, "Uncle Nine"] [Uncle Nine possesses connections: enlightening teacher through time travel/, human race/, Taoist priest/, Maoshan/] ... [Ding! Congratulations on obtaining a four-star chess piece, "Godzilla"] [Godzilla possesses connections: monster/, beast blood/] ... The Proud Wanderer is gone, The Legend of the Condor Heroes is gone, Mr. Zombie is gone, The Return of the Condor Heroes is gone, Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils is gone, The Smiling, Proud and Invincible Youth is gone, Jurassic Park is gone, Storm Riders is gone, A Chinese Ghost Story is gone, Mythology is gone, King Kong and Godzilla is gone, Chinese Paladin is gone, The World of White Snake is gone, Ultraman is ongoing. ... The version of "Chess Player's Battle for Supremacy across Dimensions" allows readers who have never played auto chess to enjoy it.

118.61 Million words | 2022-04-09 04:04Update

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Armour Awakening Fiction
Armour Awakening

【Exclusive!】 Lin Hao crossed over to a parallel world, where people have the chance to awaken armor and become summoners when they turn full-aged, participate in competitions, and achieve the pinnacle of life. Just when a few people were feeling proud of awakening S-level armor, Lin Hao directly drew out the SSS-level Yakuone. During the national ranking competition, Lin Hao directly kicked one child after another, making everyone tremble in fear. "Damn it! How do we play this? Lin Hao kicks one after another, completely devoid of a sense of participation!" (Short and weak introduction, please refer to the main content!) If you think "Armor Awakening" is good, don't forget to recommend it to your friends in your QQ group and Weibo!

595.40 Million words | 2023-06-16 22:14Update

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The Chronicles of Demon Hunters Fiction
The Chronicles of Demon Hunters

Have you ever seen a white dog wearing clothes or a mouse eating a cat? Have you heard of paper people singing and flying zombies sucking blood? Come, listen to me...

347.79 Million words | 2021-05-07 04:56Update

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I'm just a normal player! Fiction
I'm just a normal player!

Gu Shanhai witnessed the vast world of dimensions and embraced the third incarnation of life. The god among mortals forged an eternal utopia with blood and fire. The King of the Red Dragon led his knights on a tour of the Empire where the sun never sets. The scholar wielded his sword with laughter, painting a landscape spanning thousands of miles. As the wicked demons cast their sinister gazes and extended their claws, "We are all players, can't you just accept that I don't have any digital data?" I am a normal player! For the latest chapter, please visit: w

237.58 Million words | 2022-04-12 14:40Update

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