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Crimson Grin : Shadows of Ashwood Manor |18+|

Reads 259
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Parts 6
Time 31m

Reads 259
Votes 55
Parts 6
Time 31m

Mature

In the shadowed corridors of Ashwood Manor, every whisper hides a secret and every smile conceals a lie. When a mysterious reunion draws a circle of old friends to a decaying estate steeped in dark legends, the boundary between memory and mystery dissolves into a chilling dance of betrayal, desire, and retribution. A bloodstained key, a faded photograph, and a sinister grin spark a labyrinth of clues that lead nowhere and everywhere all at once. As the past intertwines with a present filled with dread and uncertain alliances, trust becomes a currency too rare to spend. In this relentless thriller, nothing is as it seems and every heartbeat echoes with danger. Step into a world where every shadow may be hiding a murderer-and where the truth is a secret waiting to be unearthed in the darkness.All Rights Reserved

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The Withering

Only Sarah is privy to the truth that while others believe the devil has been vanquished, she alone bears the burden of knowing it has seamlessly slipped into a new vessel, ready to wreak havoc once more. Sarah carries a burden so heavy that not even her husband, Ayaan, knows about it. This secret weighs on her like an anchor, dragging her down into the depths of despair. It's a sorrowful tale she keeps locked away in the deepest corners of her soul, a narrative of pain and loss that Ayaan could never fathom. The shadows of her past loom large, casting a dark cloud over any hope for redemption. Amidst this darkness, sinister whispers echo in Sarah's mind, weaving a web of deceit and shame that threatens to suffocate her spirit. Will the shadows that cling to her spirit ever loosen their grip? Or will they continue to coil around her, suffocating the light within her until it flickers out entirely?