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We've figured it out! Not really, but we're trying really hard. In this week’s episode, we’re diving into chapters 21–25 of One of Us Is Next by Karen M. McManus. Everyone’s watching someone, secrets are on the verge of spilling, and the mystery behind Unknown is starting to take shape. Maeve gets a life-altering phone call that sets her on a brand new path, Luis flexes his detective muscles (agai...

If you make a plan to stalk someone, don't be weirded out by binoculars. And if your friend is being stalked, please tell them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Family Drama, Flashbacks, and the Return of Nonny (Chapters 16–20 of One of Us Is Next ) It’s been a week since Brandon’s funeral, and the silence from Unknown is somehow louder than ever. In chapters 16-20 of One of Us Is Next by Karen M. McManus, secrets are piling up faster than explanations. Knox gets hit with a memory thanks to a violent video game (as one does), family tensions are at an all...

All the Kids in Bayview: How Do Our Secrets Keep Getting Out? Oh, I don't know, maybe getting drunk and messy at crowded parties and having private conversations in public cafes are what's keeping your secrets from staying buried. 🙃 This week, we’re diving into One of Us Is Next by Karen M. McManus, covering Chapters 11–15, and things are getting messy, emotionally and legally. Tragedy strikes, t...

Trigger warnings for this group of chapters: consent, racism, and mentions of antisemitism. The Bayview Four are back together! Briefly. And of course, the reunion goes downhill fast. Maeve dusts off her detective badge, Luis attempts a cookie-fueled proposal, and Knox finds out the lawyers at Until Proven deal with more than just legal briefs and nosy reporters. Meanwhile, Phoebe faces off with t...

Hey everyone, We're going to move posting days from Saturday to Tuesday, but here's a quick preview of 6-10. :) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oh, Bayview, you never disappoint. It’s been 18 months since Simon’s death, and while plenty have tried, no one’s managed to replace him. Until someone comes up with a fresh new idea. Now we're all playing a very public game of truth or dare and families are being torn apart. In these first five chapters, we’ve got fresh faces, returning faves, and some weirdos on Reddit trying to honor Simon's me...

No spoilers, just vibes. Everyone welcome Knox to the family! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is it, our final week at Hawthorne House, and we’re going out with a bang (and one heck of a cliffhanger). Before the big reveal, we take a trip underground. An eerie descent that’s going haunt Shelby’s dreams. The Hawthorne brothers take their first real steps toward healing, Oren definitely knows more than what he's letting on, and Rebecca finally steps into the spotlight with the monologue...

We're back! Missed you fam. This week at Hawthorne House, things are not going smoothly. Heaven forbid a girl takes a mental health day. Alisa learns the hard way that pushing people never ends well, Oren is alarmingly clueless about the mansion he’s guarding. We find out that someone lied about their relationship and someone else lied about their breakup. And Thea? She's giving full-blown high sc...

Welcome back to Hawthorne House, where the drama is rich and the stakes are... emotionally unhinged. This week, Avery spirals over a dead chick, Thea drags us through all of the emotions, and Jameson sticks his foot in his mouth. Heads up, no episode next week. Charlie is off on a mysterious getaway. Is she vacationing, or off inheriting billions? Guess we'll have to wait and speculate. Having fun...

Preschool drama? Check. Employment anxiety? Check. A classic love triangle courtesy of the Hawthorne boys? You bet. In this episode, Avery gains a new frenemy , Zara spirals, we get DNA results via youtube, and we want Oren to take a vacation. Paolo and Enda Mode show up to film their new makeover show and Max just wants some tea PLEASE. Meanwhile, Skye? Flawless as always. We’re diving deep into...

Buckle up, y’all — we’re goin’ to Texas! Avery Grambs is just your average wiz-kid juggling homework, rent, and a goth sister who needs to learn to love herself. She's got big dreams of going to UConn and zero time for nonsense — until a man-child in a suit shows up and tells her she’s been summoned to Dallas… to hear a dead billionaire’s will. Next thing she knows, Avery’s dodging threats, solvin...

Trigger Warning: Suicide. This grouping of chapters deals heavily with this topic. Chapter 29 specifically includes several mentions of it as well as one of the characters becoming a victim of violence. If that is something you cannot listen to we understand and will hopefully see you back here next week. Our time in Bayview is almost up—but the Murder Club isn’t getting an easy goodbye. While Nat...

The Bayview Police continue to be clueless, Mikhail Powers throws us a curveball, Charlie here tries to go on the run for some reason, and an arrest is made in Simon's murder. As always, Vanessa, Jake, and Cooper's dad continue to waste space, and I really need someone to tell me what's happening with Janae. Next week is our final episode with the Bayview Four before we head over to wherever The I...

OMG is that Emma Watson? No, it's just Addy with her new haircut. Things are heating up in Bayview this week. We have people returning from the dead, a male model who is more than just a pretty face, and more basement hangouts, which will never make sense to me. Grab your snacks and your favorite blanket, this is a good one. If you've had fun with us so far, please leave us a 5-star rating and a c...

Bronwyn and Nate torture each other with movies, Cooper is a protector and a babysitter, and Addy goes full Britney. We feel much better about things now because Detective Maeve is on the case, partially thanks to a negligent 6-year-old. And once again, the adults in this town are just too busy to pay attention to anything. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A mysterious Tumblr post. A basement breakup. And a P.O. with a heart of gold. Join us as we spend a day with Bayview's finest. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What do an overachiever, a baseball star, a beauty queen, and the school drug dealer have in common? None of them have ever seen Dateline. Join us as we dive into One of Us Is Lying by Karen M. McManus—a YA thriller where detention turns into a full-blown murder mystery. In the first five chapters, we meet Bronwyn, Addy, Cooper, Nate, and Simon—five teens who thought they were just victims of a pr...