Shadows Through The Halls
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  • Reads 44
  • Votes 13
  • Parts 24
  • Time 54m
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Complete, First published Aug 28, 2024
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In the shadowy corners of a small town, Detective Mercer is thrust into a chilling investigation after the mysterious death of Emily Brooks. As he delves deeper, he uncovers a tangled web of deceit tied to occult practices and academic ambition. Lena Morris, an anxious woman with a troubled past in the occult, becomes a key suspect. But as Mercer presses her, the true mastermind is revealed: Professor Harris, a man desperate to protect his reputation at any cost. With Lena's confession, Mercer is on the brink of exposing a sinister plot that goes far beyond a simple murder.
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Shadow of Deception: A Mother's Love

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