The Murder of Joseph Hook
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Clare and her parents move into a home that once belonged to a couple who's son Joseph Hook was murdered in 3 decades ago.
Clare then starts to feel like she is being watched and actually is when she starts seeing a spirit; the Joseph's spirit.
As the two are communicating, Joseph asks for Clare's help in trying to solve his death and why he was murdered.
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