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reading sample : Ciara Kane (from murders truth) (en version)
This is a reading sample for one main main character (Ciara Kane)(so most of the time its written from her perspective) with cutted Text passages from my novel 'Murder's Truth'. Enjoy it and I hope for Feedback. First novel Ive ever written.

A glance in the mirror told her she needed to brush her hair again. Her shoulder-length black hair had as many knots as there were hairs on the dirty shower floor.

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Afterward, she put on her old black baggy pants that had seen better days, not to mention her gray shirt tucked into them.

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Upon reaching the bar, positive feelings welled up in her. She loved working there, meeting interesting people and having engaging conversations.

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As Ciara weaved through the crowded bar, she kept an eye out for empty glasses or faces in need of service. Today, she was highly motivated to earn tips, so she moved energetically and with a smile, on the verge of treating herself to a bicycle for more independence.

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Confidently, she walked through the "Employees Only" door and was immediately greeted by Kate, Sven's wife, with a firm hug.

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Her eyes sparkled with enthusiasm as she spoke in a British dialect, adding a touch of linguistic theatrics. She turned her head slightly to gauge Kate's reaction, and an amused grin spread across her face, unable to suppress a soft laugh. Head shaking, Kate walked through the open door, turned her head, and asked with a hint of mischief in her voice.

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A tingling sensation ran down her back as she directed her gaze in that direction without knowing the reason why. It was as if invisible eyes were intensely fixated on her, and a sense of discomfort washed over her. The lights in that area seemed oddly dimmed, casting eerie shadows on the wall. Ciara couldn't help but be captivated by the mysterious allure of this invisible presence. She felt her hair stand on end, and her heart...