At The Devil's Door
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Last published Fri, Jul 24, 2015
Genevieve Arkose wasn't simply killed in a car wreck. The instance of her death and location disturbed the supernatural forces slumbering in the small town she called home. When the forces decide to curse her into becoming a bodiless spirit, Genevieve explores into the depths showing the true story of her not-so-innocent death and how it ties into those she loves the most. But when the shocking truth awakens a desire for revenge, will Genevieve be able to fight off the dark power or will she gladly welcome it to abuse the power to satisfy her blood thirst?
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