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Parts 33
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Queen_of_life_Heba

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Accomplished writer Ríone Embers' life takes a turn when she learns from the solicitor that her dead mother has left her their childhood home in Loutham. It unearths memories buried deep in her past, threatening to unravel the life she has made since leaving that place. Seeking the advice of her therapist, she decides to confront the demons of her past. 

Nestled by the ocean, Loutham is a quiet town with no discerning feature that might make it different from any other American small town. It's forgettable, a mere pointer on a map. Yet it has a chilling secret hidden in the very waters by which it is situated. 

And it is calling Ríone to come back home. 
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Started: 1/02/2023
Ended: 15/04/2023
Cover Credits: @MoranaInDesign (a total magician!)
Achievements: ONC 2023 ShortlisterAll Rights Reserved

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