The Whispering Woods
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MatureComplete Tue, Jan 28, 20251h 3m
Tatum Scott and his team investigate a string of mysterious disappearances near a stretch of forest locals call "Whispering Woods." Rumors speak of voices luring people deeper into the trees, never to be seen again. The deeper Tatum digs, the more he uncovers ties to ancient Appalachian folklore-and his past.
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