Sevens | Barns Courtney
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Complete Wed, Mar 5, 20252h 31m
Emma King is a writer. She usually only writes fiction, but she recently discovered real life events that intrigue her. After researching what she can she still has holes to fill for her story. So she goes to the town the events have taken place in. She's unsure if anyone there will talk to her, especially about such a touchy subject. No one really wants to admit they were in a cult. Especially when things ended in such a horrible and mysterious way. When she gets there she discovers things she never imagined were possible. Will she follow the locals warnings or get too deep into something dangerous?
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