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The Empty Reservation

English · On the rack since

  • Ch. 1–2 free

The Empty Reservation is a novel in English. Chapters 1 and 2 can be read on this site as a free preview.

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From the back cover

Ethan has booked a private dining room for five, a family dinner to celebrate his promotion. But the chairs stay empty. His wife Sarah texts about a work crisis, his sister Mia about a friend, his parents about a hospital visit. Then he sees Mia's Instagram story: his whole family gathered around a table, beaming, to celebrate Liam Bennett's new job.

Liam is Sarah's childhood sweetheart, and the job is at Ethan's own company. When Ethan returns home, his family lies smoothly about where they have been, and Mia belittles his position while praising Liam. Ethan says nothing, but he has seen the gifts they gave Liam, and he knows the truth.

In a house full of relatives, he has never felt more alone.

Inside the book Opening excerpt

I had booked the private dining room weeks in advance. The reservation was for five, a family dinner to celebrate my promotion.

But as the clock ticked past our agreed time, the chairs around me remained empty.

My wife, Sarah, was the first to text.

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Contents

Chapters 1 and 2 are on this page. Chapters marked with a lock continue in the official app.

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Questions at the counter

Which chapters of The Empty Reservation are free?

Chapters 1 and 2 are free to read on this page, in English. From chapter 3 the book continues in the official app.

Where do I keep reading The Empty Reservation after chapter 2?

In the official app. Install it, enter code 589138, and the book opens where this preview stops — chapter 3.

What is The Empty Reservation about?

Ethan has booked a private dining room for five, a family dinner to celebrate his promotion. But the chairs stay empty. His wife Sarah texts about a work crisis, his sister Mia about a friend, his parents about a hospital visit. Then he sees Mia's Instagram story: his whole family gathered around a table, beaming, to celebrate Liam Bennett's new job.

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