The manner of death
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MatureOngoing1h 59m
Last published Tue, Oct 24, 2023
Murder is a rather unfortunate business, especially if the victim in question is your sister.
*****
Aaron's idyllic Christmas break at home takes a chilling turn when his sister is brutally murdered. Consumed by guilt and driven by an unrelenting need for answers, Aaron sets out to find the truth.
Coupling up with a "stranger," he is soon thrusted into a whole new world full of mystery, break-ins, murders, cults, and, most importantly, secrets.
And in the midst of it all, one question quickly becomes apparent: How well do you know your neighbors?
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