The Snake Medallion
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Scarlet had everything she could ever wish for, or so she thought.
One night, a mysterious package arrives from her estranged uncle containing a snake medallion that he claims grants your wildest desires. Scarlet gives into her temptations and makes a wish.
Scarlet is excited about her new talisman but when tragedy strikes she is left wondering is this is a mere coincidence or something more sinister? What is the medallion and why would her uncle send her such a powerful gift?
Be careful what you wish for because you might just get it...
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