Buried Truths
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Last published Fri, Mar 29, 2024
Haunted by unspeakable trauma from her forgotten past, Mac seeks refuge in a quaint small town not even found on most maps. With a past buried deep beneath layers of secrets and pain, she navigates a fragile existence, constantly looking over her shoulder, always waiting for the darkness to swallow her whole. But when a chance encounter with a stranger threatens to unravel the delicate threads of her sanctuary, Mac must face her deepest fears and confront the mysteries that bind her to the past.
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