The shadow of the fallen
gabbycrys
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  • Reads 415
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  • Parts 34
  • Time 5h 7m
gabbycrys
Complete, First published Jul 14, 2023
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The Circus of Death. That's how they call it in legends.
They say that about half a century ago, it arrived in Port Fallen, the place where the unknown incident occurred that ended up incinerating the tent with its owner inside.
Zara is challenged by her best friend to summon Ashton, the alleged owner of the circus, who, he claims, will manifest to claim her as his own.

Third place winner in Tricolor Triennial Awards 2023, "Horror/Paranormal" category.
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The Freakshow Massacre

20 parts Complete Mature

There was no way to save the dead; only to seek revenge. And even then, the dead would remain dead. Five teenager friends are visiting an amusement park to celebrate the beginning of their holidays. When they arrive there, the amusement park is nowhere to be seen. There's just an abandoned old circus which is full of psychopathic, freakish clowns who want to torture and kill them. And so the friends take every risk they can to escape. Cover credits: @l3sbianaf - thank you so much!!!!! 1st place in the 2019 Constellation Awards, horror 2nd place in the 2019 Golden Awards, horror #blossomingawards

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