suspense
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The book’s 25 vampire stories, Michael Dirda writes, are “rich in suspense and mounting terror,” and are accompanied by a welcome array of historical notes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026
We've had four weeks of suspense, suspicion and very suspect tactics, as some of Britain's biggest stars engaged in a battle of wits to win the most popular show on TV.
From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2026
In case it wasn’t already clear: Debora Cahn, the creator of “The Diplomat,” likes to leave viewers in suspense.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2026
"I assume he'll want to keep the suspense," said Hass.
From Barron's ● Oct. 5, 2026
He’d wanted to prolong the ceremony, get as much of the drama and suspense out of the situation as possible.
From "The Chocolate War" by Robert Cormier
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