Murder, He Wrote - "The Word is Murder" Chapter Twenty-Four

Episode 61
"The Word is Murder" by Anthony Horowitz, Chapter Twenty-Four

We meet our detective at home, one final mystery gets solved, and our author maintains his fiction even through the acknowledgements. Scott wonders if this isn't the last time we'll see Hawthorne and Horowitz team up, but Anita's not so sure.

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Murder, He Wrote - "The Word is Murder" Chapter Twenty-Four

Murdered by Murder - "The Word is Murder" Chapter Twenty-Three

Episode 60
"The Word is Murder" by Anthony Horowitz, Chapter Twenty-Three

Recovering from his near-death ordeal, Horowitz is paid three visits, and finally has the rest of the plot explained to him. It turns out Anita and Scott hadn't quite noticed every clue! The mystery may be solved, but there's still a little book left to go.

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Murdered by Murder - "The Word is Murder" Chapter Twenty-Three

Before I Kill You, Mr. Bond - "The Word is Murder" Chapter Twenty-Two

Episode 59
"The Word is Murder" by Anthony Horowitz, Chapter Twenty-Two

Acclaimed author Anthony Horowitz makes a huge mistake, and it nearly costs him his life. Meanwhile, Anita and Scott get to feel a little good about themselves.

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Before I Kill You, Mr. Bond - "The Word is Murder" Chapter Twenty-Two

Dwelling and Moping - "The Word is Murder" Chapter Twenty-One

Episode 58
"The Word is Murder" by Anthony Horowitz, Chapter Twenty-One

Our author decides to follow-up his own lead for once, and it reveals some more evidence which may support our theory. Meantime, Horowitz seems to have his own "A-HA!" moment while looking at an old photo. Is he about to do something rash?

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Dwelling and Moping - "The Word is Murder" Chapter Twenty-One

Showmances Happen - "The Word is Murder" Chapter Twenty

Episode 57
"The Word is Murder" by Anthony Horowitz, Chapter Twenty

Another possible suspect seems to be ruled out of our murder case, but a monologue about Damian Cowper's time at school leads Scott to a possible "A-HA!" moment, and a 5:30 AM epiphany.

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Showmances Happen - "The Word is Murder" Chapter Twenty

Dude! I Need a Place! - "The Word is Murder" Chapter Nineteen

Episode 56
"The Word is Murder" by Anthony Horowitz, Chapter Nineteen

For the first time, Horowitz finds himself in an in-narrative Accusing Parlour, and a dark secret is revealed! But not the identity of the murderer. Moreover, Anita thinks our author is continuing to be a bit misleading with his wordplay.

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Dude! I Need a Place! - "The Word is Murder" Chapter Nineteen

It's All Very Fishy - "The Word is Murder" Chapter Eighteen

Episode 55
"The Word is Murder" by Anthony Horowitz, Chapter Eighteen

We finally arrive at the scene of the original crime, and interview a few of the locals about their decade old memories. It sure seems like something isn't quite adding up, as we discuss as we return to the Accusing Parlour.

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It's All Very Fishy - "The Word is Murder" Chapter Eighteen

The Horowitz Theory - "The Word is Murder" Chapter Seventeen

Episode 54
"The Word is Murder" by Anthony Horowitz, Chapter Seventeen

On a train to their next destination, Horowitz lays out his accusation, but Hawthorne isn't convinced. Then we spend the latter part of the chapter watching our detective insult a judge, and discussing how we're happy the author is our protagonist.

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The Horowitz Theory - "The Word is Murder" Chapter Seventeen

He Knows That He Knows That He Knows - "The Word is Murder" Chapter Sixteen

Episode 53
"The Word is Murder" by Anthony Horowitz, Chapter Sixteen

Another interlude has our author stalling on solving a pair of murders to learn more about his detective. Meantime, Anita brings the podcast to a screeching halt to find out what Twiglets are.

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He Knows That He Knows That He Knows - "The Word is Murder" Chapter Sixteen

Clearly Burying the Lede - "The Word is Murder" Chapter Fifteen

Episode 52
"The Word is Murder" by Anthony Horowitz, Chapter Fifteen

Our author has an incidental meeting with his literary agent, and a much less incidental meeting with one of our prime suspects in two murders. Later, in the Accusing Parlour, Scott and Anita run down our full list of suspects, after Horowitz suggests he's solved the case.

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Clearly Burying the Lede - "The Word is Murder" Chapter Fifteen

Sidetracked by Murder - "The Word is Murder" Chapter Fourteen

Episode 51
"The Word is Murder" by Anthony Horowitz, Chapter Fourteen

A seemingly simple meeting with the funeral director perhaps reveals more than what we were expecting? Or is Scott reading too much into things? Also, Anita is bad at keeping track of character names.

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Sidetracked by Murder - "The Word is Murder" Chapter Fourteen

Revenge Has Been Got - "The Word is Murder" Chapter Thirteen

Episode 50
"The Word is Murder" by Anthony Horowitz, Chapter Thirteen

Our author and his detective spend an afternoon as part of a crime scene, figure out what clue they missed a few chapters ago, and then meet an unconvincingly grieving widow. Plus, in an extended Accusing Parlour, Scott walks us through a convoluted, but plausible conspiracy to commit murder!

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Revenge Has Been Got - "The Word is Murder" Chapter Thirteen

Temarzipan - "The Word is Murder" Chapter Twelve

Episode 49
"The Word is Murder" by Anthony Horowitz, Chapter Twelve

We take a whirlwind trip around a wake, learn a little bit more about our victim, and discover just a little too late that one of our suspects is in mortal danger. The body count rises in our murder mystery, as the plot thickens!

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Temarzipan - "The Word is Murder" Chapter Twelve

Basket Casket - "The Word is Murder" Chapter Eleven

Episode 48
"The Word is Murder" by Anthony Horowitz, Chapter Eleven

Our author and his detective take part in a very unusual funeral, which ends about as strangely as a funeral could. Meanwhile, we learn that one of our suspects may not have been totally honest with Hawthorne, and a mystery mourner piques our curiosity.

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Basket Casket - "The Word is Murder" Chapter Eleven

The Cold Pool of Mystery - "The Word is Murder" Chapter Ten

Episode 47
"The Word is Murder" by Anthony Horowitz, Chapter Ten

We go on a brief Tintin-related sidequest with our author, meet two famous film directors, practically everything that could go wrong does go wrong, and then we get yanked back into our murder mystery in an appropriately mortifying manner.

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The Cold Pool of Mystery - "The Word is Murder" Chapter Ten

Fictional Credentials - "The Word is Murder" Chapter Nine

Episode 46
"The Word is Murder" by Anthony Horowitz, Chapter Nine

Famous British character actor Damian Cowper (whom you'll recognize from his huge body of work) finally makes his grand entrance into our murder mystery, but the chapter ends with little more than some tantalizing questions in need of answers.

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Fictional Credentials - "The Word is Murder" Chapter Nine

Prescription Video Games - "The Word is Murder" Chapter Eight

Episode 45
"The Word is Murder" by Anthony Horowitz, Chapter Eight

Horowitz and Hawthorne finally question some of the Godwins, and its a whole chapter of sketchy people being sketchy to each other. We learn more about a deadly ten-year-old collision, then, Scott levels a show-stopping accusation in the Accusing Parlour!

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Prescription Video Games - "The Word is Murder" Chapter Eight

Then My Brain Asplode - "The Word is Murder" Chapter Seven

Episode 44
"The Word is Murder" by Anthony Horowitz, Chapter Seven

The author ruminates over how he wishes he could have a better protagonist, laments how he's writing a fictional non-fiction story, and maybe makes a sly reference to a play Benedict Cumberbatch was in. Also, metafiction makes Anita's head hurt.

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Then My Brain Asplode - "The Word is Murder" Chapter Seven

Real Life Chicken Board - "The Word is Murder" Chapter Six

Episode 43
"The Word is Murder" by Anthony Horowitz, Chapter Six

Our author and his detective interview some suspicious characters, uncover a fishy bit of business, and reveal some rather revolting character traits that bring the book to a screeching halt. Also, Anita explains what a chicken board is.

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Real Life Chicken Board - "The Word is Murder" Chapter Six

Very Unfortunateness- "The Word is Murder" Chapter Five

Episode 42
"The Word is Murder" by Anthony Horowitz, Chapter Five

It turns out Mrs. Cowper's past isn't so squeaky clean, we are introduced to another member of our rogues gallery, and some very strong accusations are thrown about. Will our protagonists stop bickering long enough to solve the case?

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Very Unfortunateness- "The Word is Murder" Chapter Five

A Cat in the Wind - "The Word is Murder" Chapter Four

Episode 41
"The Word is Murder" by Anthony Horowitz, Chapter Four

Our author visits the murder house, our detective gets a snack, and we get to open a big box of clues. We also get introduced to our Inspector Lestrade, and Anita makes her first well thought out accusation based on the available evidence.

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A Cat in the Wind - "The Word is Murder" Chapter Four

Filthy Murther - "The Word is Murder" Chapter Three

Episode 40
"The Word is Murder" by Anthony Horowitz, Chapter Three

We hit our third chapter, which is still about our first chapter, and also, somehow, still provides us with a great deal more information and delightful character development. We also finally star to throw around slightly more informed accusations!

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Filthy Murther - "The Word is Murder" Chapter Three

Dr. Watsoning - "The Word is Murder" Chapter Two

Episode 39
"The Word is Murder" by Anthony Horowitz, Chapter Two

Our author kindly introduces himself to us with his lengthy bibliography, and has an initial story meeting with Holmes-esque consulting detective Daniel Hawthorne. We touch on what's important in a mystery novel. And join us once again in the Accusing Parlour!

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Dr. Watsoning - "The Word is Murder" Chapter Two

Meatier, Not Meteor - "The Word is Murder" Chapter One

Episode 38
"The Word is Murder" by Anthony Horowitz, Chapter One

A woman plans her funeral, and just in time for her murder. We also get a little bit into the head of our Dr. Watson-like author, as he sets the stage for the mystery to come. Plus, irresponsible speculation on the killer right out of the gate, in our Accusing Parlour!

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Meatier, Not Meteor - "The Word is Murder" Chapter One

Low Wisdom and High Intelligence - "Artemis" Final Overview

Episode 37
"Artemis" by Andy Weir, Final Overview

How does "Artemis" compare to "The Martian?" Is Jazz an anti-hero protagonist? Is the story a plausible look ten minutes into the future? Is Dale a problematic character? We go full book club on our second novel, and then announce what our third book will be!

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Low Wisdom and High Intelligence - "Artemis" Final Overview

Finally, At The End - "Artemis" Chapter Seventeen

Episode 36
"Artemis" by Andy Weir, Chapter Seventeen

It turns out surviving three minutes of vacuum, sucks. We get some closure with all of our major characters, someone narrowly avoids deportation to Earth, and we even get a final letter to Kelvin. It's the final chapter of our second novel!

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Finally, At The End - "Artemis" Chapter Seventeen

Physics Are Trying To Kill You - "Artemis" Chapter Sixteen

Episode 35
"Artemis" by Andy Weir, Chapter Sixteen

Jazz meets the only other conscious person on the moon, then hops in a hamster ball with a pointy stick. We also discuss the Watsonian and Doylist implications of that last point, and muse on whether we're in store for a REAL downer of a final chapter.

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Physics Are Trying To Kill You - "Artemis" Chapter Sixteen

Horribly, Horribly, HORRIBLY Wrong - "Artemis" Chapter Fifteen

Episode 34
"Artemis" by Andy Weir, Chapter Fifteen

Loretta Sanchez is scrappy, a getaway is made, and Jazz is such a good welder she may have just doomed the people of the moon. Also, Scott finds something in the book he didn't care for, and we discuss the possibility of a VERY downer ending. MOONTHOUGHTS!

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Horribly, Horribly, HORRIBLY Wrong - "Artemis" Chapter Fifteen

The Smelting Pot - "Artemis" Chapter Fourteen

Episode 33
"Artemis" by Andy Weir, Chapter Fourteen

We finally weld our way into Sanchez Aluminium, find out just what the sabotage plan is all about, and then everything goes pear-shaped in the final moments. Also, Scott takes umbrage with an unexpected shift in perspective, and Anita thinks he's being silly.

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The Smelting Pot - "Artemis" Chapter Fourteen

A Sad Mooner Death - "Artemis" Chapter Thirteen

Episode 32
"Artemis" by Andy Weir, Chapter Thirteen

We learn the delicate art of welding on the moon in a short chapter largely devoted to welding on the moon, and why Dale makes a good safety buddy. Also, speculation on what the Brazilian mob might do to Rudy if they take over!

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A Sad Mooner Death - "Artemis" Chapter Thirteen

Scoundrel with a Heart of Jerk - "Artemis" Chapter Twelve

Episode 31
"Artemis" by Andy Weir, Chapter Twelve

Jazz holds an Ocean's 11 meeting, everyone agrees to save the moon from the mob, and plans are set into motion. Plus, Jazz and her dad have a touching, awkward chat, and Scott still thinks Svoboda and Jazz are becoming a "thing."

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Scoundrel with a Heart of Jerk - "Artemis" Chapter Twelve

Literally Comparing Apples and Oranges - "Artemis" Chapter Eleven

Episode 30
"Artemis" by Andy Weir, Chapter Eleven

We get a lesson on the history of Artemis' economics, Jazz is cut loose to cause trouble, and promptly begins planning to do just that. Is Svoboda becoming a lurve interest for our heroine? Has Nita been shipping her with someone else? What constitutes "light flirting?"

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Literally Comparing Apples and Oranges - "Artemis" Chapter Eleven

All the Way Deep - "Artemis" Chapter Ten

Episode 29
"Artemis" by Andy Weir, Chapter Ten

Jazz helps catch a murderer, continues to be a jerk to pretty much everyone she knows, and then finds herself having brought the wrong weapon to a fight. Also, we finally find out just what ZAFO is!

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All the Way Deep - "Artemis" Chapter Ten

So Bad at Friendship - "Artemis" Chapter Nine

Episode 28
"Artemis" by Andy Weir, Chapter Nine

Jazz nearly dies, steals a McGuffin, and misjudges pretty much everyone in her life. We also coin the title "Royal Canadian Moon Sheriff."

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So Bad at Friendship - "Artemis" Chapter Nine

Too Small a Fish for the Big Shark - "Artemis" Chapter Eight

Episode 27
"Artemis" by Andy Weir, Chapter Eight

People are dead and Jazz wants nothing to do with it, but then manages to blunder her way into the path of a possible murderer anyway. Is there a conspiracy looking to rub her out? Or is Jazz just overestimating her own importance in the grand scheme of things?

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Too Small a Fish for the Big Shark - "Artemis" Chapter Eight

Retract all the Jerk Statements - "Artemis" Chapter Seven

Episode 26
"Artemis" by Andy Weir, Chapter Seven

Dale the Jerk turns out to be not such a jerk after all, Rudy gets all up in our business, and Jazz may be out of hot water... but also right into the fire. It sure seems like something bigger than some light industrial sabotage is underway on the moon!

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Retract all the Jerk Statements - "Artemis" Chapter Seven

Space Tag on the Moon - "Artemis" Chapter Six

Episode 25
"Artemis" by Andy Weir, Chapter Six

When everything goes wrong for Jazz, it goes very wrong indeed. Mistakes pile up, an epic game of space hide-and-seek ensues, and just when it looks like our protagonist might get away, it gets worse. Will Jazz ever see her million slugs?

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Space Tag on the Moon - "Artemis" Chapter Six

Sticky Wicket - "Artemis" Chapter Five

Episode 24
"Artemis" by Andy Weir, Chapter Five

It's time for Jazz to put her plan into action, and we finally get to see what that plan is. Then, it all goes terribly, terribly wrong! We wildly speculate on what fate lies in store for our protagonist.

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Sticky Wicket - "Artemis" Chapter Five

Treat Yo Self - "Artemis" Chapter Four

Episode 23
"Artemis" by Andy Weir, Chapter Four

Jazz splurges on hotels, fine clothes, guided tours, and space roombas. I seems even in the future, you've got to spend money to make money. Is she also weaving herself into a sticky web of petty lies, which may come back to haunt her?

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Treat Yo Self - "Artemis" Chapter Four

Make Crime - "Artemis" Chapter Three

Episode 22
"Artemis" by Andy Weir, Chapter Three

Jazz gets her first look at her targets, learns more about the trouble with getting prophylactics on the moon, and lies right to her dad's face. Plus, discussion on the lunar diversity, and the niche enterprises that arise from finding every day problems in a new environment!

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Make Crime - "Artemis" Chapter Three

Ethics, Morals and Purity - "Artemis" Chapter Two

Episode 21
"Artemis" by Andy Weir, Chapter Two

A typical day in the life of a porter on the moon involves putting out literal fires, witnessing police brutality, and contemplating sabotage. Join us at Hartnell's for a reconstituted pint, and a dive into chapter two of "Artemis!"

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Ethics, Morals and Purity - "Artemis" Chapter Two

The Nearish Future - "Artemis" Chapter One

Episode 20
"Artemis" by Andy Weir, Chapter One

New book alert! Jazz is a small-time crook living on the moon, just trying to make a few extra slugs. We see the lunar colony from the eyes of a blue-collar worker, and ponder if "Artemis" is part of the Martian Cinematic Universe!

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The Nearish Future - "Artemis" Chapter One

The "My Fair Lady" Principle - "Meddling Kids" Final Overview

Episode 19
"Meddling Kids" by Edgar Cantero, Final Overview

And so ends our first ever novel! Did we enjoy the book? Who were our favourite characters? What is the "'My Fair Lady' Principle" and just how does it apply to Edgar Cantero? Our final, overall review of "Meddling Kids." Plus, the announcement of our mini book club's second book!

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The "My Fair Lady" Principle - "Meddling Kids" Final Overview

Too Many Voices Inside A Dog - "Meddling Kids" Chapter 17

Episode 18
"Meddling Kids" by Edgar Cantero, Chapter 17

The world is saved, the gang is taking a well-earned break, and everything is looking bright for the Blyton Summer Detective Club. But Nate still has a few questions for one member of the gang who hasn't had a whole lot to say up until now, and the answers may just tie up a few loose ends.

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Too Many Voices Inside A Dog - "Meddling Kids" Chapter 17

Not an Astronomist - "Meddling Kids" Chapter 16

Episode 17
"Meddling Kids" by Edgar Cantero, Chapter 16

Soda Lake goes boom, good old Joey Krantz saves the gang from a wheezer convention, and a mountain tries to gobble up the world. Can Nate save the day using his occult skills? Does Tim count as people? We look at the penultimate chapter of our first book!

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Not an Astronomist - "Meddling Kids" Chapter 16

Monster Swatted - "Meddling Kids" Chapter 15

Episode 16
"Meddling Kids" by Edgar Cantero, Chapter 15

Our villain monologues some answers for us, a climactic showdown finally breaks out, and good old Captain Al shows up with the cavalry. Then ABSOLUTELY NOTHING goes wrong from there, and the world is surely not about to end.

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Monster Swatted - "Meddling Kids" Chapter 15

Four Ingots of Gold Booty - "Meddling Kids" Chapter 14

Episode 15
"Meddling Kids" by Edgar Cantero, Chapter 14

Andy, Kerri, and Tim find themselves back at square one, Nate finds himself in a bind, and our climactic fight with our necromancer turns out be something of an anti-climax. Do we have any answers to our questions yet? Did our mysterious traitor reveal themselves? Tune in and find out!

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Four Ingots of Gold Booty - "Meddling Kids" Chapter 14

A Gasping of Wheezers - "Meddling Kids" Chapter 13

Episode 14
"Meddling Kids" by Edgar Cantero, Chapter 13

We return again to the island, the kids host a wheezer convention, and we wonder if someone was dealt the traitor card. An action packed chapter chock full of character beats, revelations and more monsters than you can shake a stick at!

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A Gasping of Wheezers - "Meddling Kids" Chapter 13

A Wizard Touched Me - "Meddling Kids" Chapter 12

Episode 13
"Meddling Kids" by Edgar Cantero, Chapter 12

The Blyton Hills Summer Detective Club pops up a plan, our characters get some combustive catharsis, and an explosive evacuation is enacted. Join us as we take a closer look at Nate's emotional state, and marvel at our reasonable authority figures!

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A Wizard Touched Me - "Meddling Kids" Chapter 12

Fifty Shades of Kerri's Hair - "Meddling Kids" Chapter 11

Episode 12
"Meddling Kids" by Edgar Cantero, Chapter 11

In which we accidentally call the last chapter "Eleven," and mistake this one for Chapter 12. Also, Kerri has an epiphany, Nate has an epiphany, everyone is probably a horcrux, and a local apocalypse needs averting.

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Fifty Shades of Kerri's Hair - "Meddling Kids" Chapter 11