The Town That Held On
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When Jane Carter returns to her quiet hometown of Ashwood after years of living in the city, she expects a brief, bittersweet visit to sell her late parents' home. But strange occurrences and eerie whispers from the townsfolk reveal an unsettling truth: Ashwood won't let her leave. Ever.
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