Last Christmas
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Last published Thu, Dec 26, 2024
"Last Christmas" is a suspenseful and emotional story about Beatrix and Zade, a couple struggling with the weight of their past. After a troubled year, they travel to the remote Thornwick Manor, hoping to rebuild their relationship. But when a mysterious snow globe reveals strange and eerie visions, Beatrix is forced to confront painful memories and the dark secret tied to the manor. As the line between past and present blurs, Beatrix must make a life-changing decision to save their future. Will they find a way back to each other, or will the shadows of Thornwick Manor tear them apart forever?
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