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It Came From The Woods

WritingWithWinters

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Reads 336
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Parts 23
Time 2h 2m

WritingWithWinters

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A nightmarish creature is rumored to be  lurking in the foothills of Cranesglade. Despite many sightings no one can determine if it is Man or Beast. The one fact the local folk are certain of is that whatever or who it is: It Came From The Woods. 

In search of her missing older sister Lena Strykland. Anna Strykland drives to Cranesglade to find out the truth about what has happened to her sister. After recieving a terrifying text from her sister only 24 hours before she was reported missing. Anna arrives and is determined to find her sister no matter the cost. 

However, from the moment she arrives in Cranesglade she can feel something is off. From the crisp mountain air, lack of  signal, and paranoid stares from the local townspeople that whisper about her every time she shows her face in town. Despite everything, she is desperate to find out any information that will lead to Lena's safe return. 

Anna realizes that discovering the truth, might be more dangerous then she imagined.All Rights Reserved

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The Whispers in Hollow Creek

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