Echo of a Bird's Cry
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  • Time 6h 37m
  • Reads 174
  • Votes 16
  • Parts 40
  • Time 6h 37m
Complete, First published Apr 06, 2020
Mature
Secrets, lies, betrayal, and obsession.
Tragedy is only the beginning.

Eden Willmore has spent the last five years shunning her wealthy family and running from her troubled past. She learns the terrible news concerning her youngest sister. Her sister, Emily, is being harassed by a disturbed stalker. Eden invites Emily into her protective bubble to reconnect. But a horrible event brings Eden's dysfunctional family back into her life and into the small town of Ravenwood. Eden isn't the girl she used to be. She wants to come to terms with her traumatic childhood and confront those who have betrayed her, but things only worsen.

After surviving a devastating massacre, things with her family slowly begin to improve. Broken bonds are mending when an old foe moves to Ravenwood. Eden thinks her enemy is out to cause havoc. She's threatened by her secret past that has the ability to destroy the happy home Eden has dreamt about.

Eden must fight for the safety of her loved ones as the world around her begins to crumble. But certain things aren't adding up. Maybe the danger is merely imaginary or a side effect of paranoia. Maybe Eden's old enemy isn't an enemy at all but only a distraction from the real problems she now faces.
Eden must convince those around her that the danger they're in is just as real as her fears.

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12 parts Complete

In the small, isolated town of Briar Hollow, strange occurrences have begun to unsettle the once peaceful community. People are vanishing without a trace, and those who remain speak of eerie figures lurking in the dark, silent as shadows. The townsfolk are gripped by fear, unwilling to venture out after sunset. At the heart of the mystery is the abandoned Hawthorn Manor, a decaying mansion that has stood untouched on the outskirts of town for decades. Rumors swirl about its dark past, involving a family that mysteriously disappeared many years ago. Now, whispers of a curse draw curious outsiders and thrill-seekers, but none return the same-or at all. When 17-year-old Emily Weaver's best friend goes missing after daring to explore the manor, Emily is determined to uncover the truth. Armed with a mix of skepticism and desperation, she gathers a group of unlikely allies-each with their own reasons for seeking answers. Together, they delve into the chilling history of Hawthorn Manor, uncovering secrets buried deep within the town's history. As they piece together the puzzle, they discover that the manor is not just haunted by spirits of the past, but by an ancient, malevolent force that thrives on fear and darkness. The closer they get to the truth, the more dangerous their journey becomes, as the shadows seem to come alive, watching their every move. In a race against time, Emily and her friends must confront the source of the evil before it consumes them all, forcing them to face their deepest fears and uncover the long-buried secrets that could either save the town-or doom it forever.