Shadows in the Yard
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In the quiet town of Miller's Hollow, everyone knows each other, but no one knows Mr. Bustani. A man of solitude, haunted by grief, and his loyal dog Otto, a mix of pit and husky, hold secrets darker than the town could imagine.
When a curious little girl named Louise crosses the invisible boundary around his life, she discovers the truth: shadows linger, and some losses never heal. As the supernatural forces tied to his late wife awaken, Mr. Bustani, Louise, and Otto must confront fear, love, and sacrifice.
Some shadows never leave... but some bonds are stronger than fear.
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