beyond a candle's reach
- Letture 164
- Voti 13
- Parti 10
When seven strangers attend a church service, each with unique intentions, they didn't expect to be staying this long or in this manner, and they certainly didn't anticipate The Hunt. This intertwining of paths could make one fate for all- or could it be previously destined?
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