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Datum

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Time 1 hour, 31 minutes

Reads 1,264
Votes 97
Parts 51
Time 1 hour, 31 minutes

Mature

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Datum is the story of an alien consciousness landing in a small British town in the 1980s. Told over one day, the story is narrated by the first victim, or the only survivor.

I've rated my story mature due to some graphic violence, however please don't be put off as I've placed a warning before the most graphic chapter for any sensitive readers.

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The Hollow Scream

The story follows Mara Halloway, an intrepid journalist, as she ventures into the enigmatic town of Mill Hollow, drawn by rumors of disappearances, strange noises, and a chilling scream that has haunted the town for decades. The town is not merely abandoned or eerie-it is alive, a sentient entity steeped in centuries of grief, fear, and trapped souls. Mara's investigation quickly escalates from observation to confrontation as she realizes the town itself embodies the scream, an accumulation of sorrow and loss. The deeper she ventures, the more she confronts manifestations of the town's collective pain, including haunting figures, shadowy forms, and reflections of trapped souls. Through courage, empathy, and relentless determination, Mara faces the core of Mill Hollow's anguish, ultimately striving to release the trapped spirits, including someone from her own past (Maya), and restore balance to the town.