SUN BLEACHED FLIES
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Last published Fri, May 2, 2025
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Briar, an outcast in her small, deeply religious town, finds herself unwittingly drawn into a labyrinth of secrets hidden in the hallowed walls of the local church. With her dark attire and nonconformist attitude, she's labeled a "sinner" by many. However, her suspicion of the church's odd activities leads her to unravel a chilling cult conspiracy kept under wraps. As the devoted Priest Alaric attempts to contain her discoveries, his sons, Orion and Dipper, unexpectedly become an ally, offering aid and escape from the town. Or do they?
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