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The Shadowed Threshold
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Ongoing, First published Aug 07, 2024
In this chilling tale, a man's excitement about meeting his girlfriend's family turns into a nightmarish ordeal. As he approaches her family's imposing manor-a dark, gothic mansion-he feels an overwhelming sense of dread. The house, surrounded by twisted pines and eerie shadows, sets the stage for an unsettling encounter. Valana's mysterious demeanor and the foreboding atmosphere of the manor only heighten his anxiety.The visit unfolds into a macabre experience, filled with oppressive silence, decaying grandeur, and ominous signs of hidden secrets.
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