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•Ephemeral•

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Reads 401
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Parts 13
Time 1h 34m

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Strange incidents happen all the time. Significant or not, it doesn't matter. What does matter is whether these incidents leave a lasting impact on you...or leave your life at stake.
Jessica Lewis' case is the perfect example.
During her daily shift at the vintage furniture shop she happens to meet the most peculiar couple that weirdly enough, welcome her to stay at their secluded Manor, in the middle of nowhere.
What can possibly go wrong?

 Especially when, with every day that passes, she uncovers a terrifying secret hidden behind a glamorous façade.All Rights Reserved

adult blood creepy dark fantasy gloomy gory haunted hauntedmansion horror library love mysterious mystery night old-school romance strange thriller vampire vampires victorian villains winter

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