The Family Mystery
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Ongoing<5 mins
Last published Wed, Dec 1, 2021
Joana visits her aunt's manor expecting a dull day. But what hides beneath the shadows of a secret passage?Through creaky floorboards and noisy squeaks, Joana will find the answer to a mystery she was not looking for in the first place. Will she dare find out what lies beyond the dark?
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I bought a small house when I noticed the floorboards in the kitchen were less than perfect. I discovered a secret room underneath, with many secrets to hide.
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