The Forest Behind
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Last published Sat, Feb 10, 2024
Newly graduated Josephine Trust moves back into her grandmother's sweet cottage that she grew up in, and reconnects with a childhood friend and new neighbour, Roman Manfield. At first, Roman appears to be extremely kind and helpful, but soon enough, Josie begins to notice some strange things about him and finds out what he's hiding just a little too late...
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