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Is That Mom

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Time 14h 27m

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Ethan has always been haunted by the mysterious disappearance of his mother, a shadow over his life that no one, not even his grandmother, is willing to fully explain. Now, armed with his mother's forgotten journal and a determination to uncover the truth, Ethan embarks on a journey that takes him far from home, into the dark corners of a small town shrouded in secrets. As he uncovers a trail of cryptic clues, dangerous organizations, and a conspiracy that stretches deeper than he could have imagined, Ethan is faced with the terrifying possibility that some truths are better left buried. As danger closes in and the line between ally and enemy blurs, Ethan must decide how far he's willing to go to find his mother-and whether the truth is worth the cost.All Rights Reserved

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