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TheWildBunch by JoeyJackswood
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What begins as an ordinary day quickly spirals into something extraordinary for Mason. When his school is reportedly flooded beyond repair, he's forced to transfer to Short Meadow High - a new environment, new faces, and, as it turns out, new adventures. But Mason's thirst for excitement never stays quiet for long. After a few strange coincidences and overheard conversations, he discovers that the flood might not have been an accident at all. Digging deeper, he uncovers that his old school was shut down for a reason far darker than anyone let on. The truth surfaces when news breaks that the notorious scientist Dr. Jeremy Langhammer-a brilliant but deranged criminal mastermind-has escaped from a nearby prison. Soon Mason learns that Langhammer and his network of henchmen are using the abandoned school as their secret hideout. With his parents, Mark and Michelle, conveniently out of town, Mason feels an unshakable pull to uncover the truth himself. Against all odds, he and his loyal friends embark on an investigation filled with danger, deception, and a trail of toxic experiments that could threaten the entire town. Between unraveling mysteries and keeping up with school life, Mason and his friends still find time to chase their passions-trying out for sports, exploring the campus, and unexpectedly earning spots on the team. But as two months pass and his old school finally reopens, Mason faces a heart-wrenching choice: stay with his new friends at Short Meadow or return to the past he's just escaped. And with whispers of lingering danger, the real question becomes-will his curiosity lead to discovery or disaster?
TheWildBunch: StrangerSummer by JoeyJackswood
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Six months later, the saga continues as summer arrives and Mason, Tyson, Hope, and Mia-now inseparable and famously known as The Wild Bunch-head off to Camp Holliday, a scenic retreat over two hours from their hometown of Midwich. What was supposed to be a peaceful getaway quickly twists into another nightmare when they encounter familiar faces and uncover long-lost secrets buried deep within the camp's history. As the days unfold, strange and chilling events take over: campers vanish without explanation, power outages sweep through the woods, trees fall without warning, and knife fights break out under the cover of darkness. The line between coincidence and conspiracy blurs as the hunters become the hunted. Even more unnerving, a mysterious figure named Javier Cortez emerges, organizing a mob to deal with "certain problems," while his right-hand man, Miguel Maya, oversees a dangerous drug operation under the name OXC. Despite the chaos, The Wild Bunch refuses to back down. Along the way, they recruit two brave newcomers, Becky and Brody, who bring both skill and courage to the team. Together, they must navigate the most unpredictable summer of their lives-one full of danger, courage, friendship, and unforgettable moments that will define them forever.