In a world teetering between reality and the supernatural, Cali Ferrer, a driven and compassionate doctor, finds herself entangled in a sinister web of dark rituals, betrayal, and unrelenting terror. After surviving a near-fatal accident orchestrated by her scheming cousin, Veronica "Nica" Samantha Sandoval Garcia, Cali thought she had escaped the nightmare. But Nica, driven by jealousy and the aid of an enigmatic ermitanyo with dark powers, unleashes an ancient curse that blurs the lines between life and death.
When Cali discovers cryptic symbols and eerie messages left by unknown forces, she realizes she has been marked by a malevolent entity summoned through blood rituals and forbidden chants. As a deadly storm ravages the city, Cali is thrust into a chilling battle for her life, her sanity, and her soul. Hooded figures, whispers of the damned, and supernatural omens begin to haunt her every step, unraveling the reality she clings to.
But Cali is not the only one trapped in this nightmare. Her estranged husband, Marcus, and her cousin Joseph, presumed dead, are also drawn into the web of deception, revealing shocking truths about loyalty, betrayal, and the lengths one will go to protect those they love.
As Cali confronts the growing darkness, she must face her deepest fears and uncover the secrets behind Nica's twisted schemes. With time running out, and the forces of evil closing in, can she unravel the curse before it consumes them all?
Tyler is being hunted by the Grinning Man and flees to Marble Springs, where he teams up with Serling and Price, real estate agents who sell haunted houses.
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After his brother disappears and a burial mound explodes, high school student Tyler Graves starts having strange visions. His brother warns him that something is coming for him. Soon, Tyler's entire family is slaughtered, and he's being hunted by an otherworldly entity known as The Grinning Man. Fleeing to Marble Springs, he meets Serling and Price, real estate agents who specialize in selling haunted houses. It's up to this unlikely trio to stop a madman from destroying the world - by literally unleashing Hell on Earth!
(Sequel to Apartment 239.)
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