Of the Wood
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Amber was five years old when she witnessed the unexpected murder of her mother by a monster in the woods. Twelve years later she discovered a young man outside of these same woods, lying unconscious with his clothes torn to shreds. But when he woke up, he couldn't remember anything at all. When Amber's father agreed to take him in, the young man began to show signs of impossible abilities. Amber wonders if he has any connection to the monster that killed her mother, and while finding out who he is, he might put her in danger.
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