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Only Shadows

Cassandra_Wilde

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Reads 4,641
Votes 893
Parts 58
Time 9h 51m

Cassandra_Wilde

Mature

What could possibly go wrong when exploring an abandoned mental hospital at midnight? Everything.

High school student Izzy Sinclair thought tagging along on a ghost hunt would be a thrilling adventure. But when two of her friends mysteriously vanish during a live stream, the night takes a terrifying turn. With no one to trust and time running out, Izzy rallies her remaining friends to investigate the truth behind the disappearance. As they delve into the hospital's chilling history, they unearth secrets far darker than they ever imagined.

Sometimes, the ghosts of the past refuse to stay buried.

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Trigger Warning and Genre: While this story does not fit cleanly in one genre as it has elements of drama, humor, romance, mystery, YA, and even sci-fi, it is rooted in paranormal horror. This means there will be some violence and gore. It's also rated mature for language, mentions of previous sexual abuse, and general teenage behavior.

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