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Holding Grudges

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Parts 6
Time 1h 18m

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In the dark underworld of Cincinnati, a gruesome series of murders rips through the city, leaving the Cincinnati Police Department paralyzed with fear and mystified by an enigma. As the body count rises, desperation fills their hearts.

Amidst the chaos, Officer Truth Justice is abruptly thrust into the investigation. Forced to leave behind his old life and transition to an unfamiliar landscape, he sees this as his golden ticket to ascend the ranks of the police force.

Little does he know that this treacherous journey will call upon his deepest reserves of courage, cunning, and integrity.

In this pulse-pounding crime thriller, Officer Truth Justice's pursuit of the truth unveils a shocking web of corruption, betrayal, and unspeakable evil that lurks within his new surroundings. A haunting question looms: Will this case catapult him toward glory or plunge him into an abyss from which he can never return?

Experience a heart-stopping rollercoaster ride where the cost of justice is measured in blood and the boundaries of morality blur. Hold on tight as you join Officer Truth Justice on his relentless quest for truth in a city teetering on the edge of darkness.All Rights Reserved

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