The Peculiar Cases of Simon Grim
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The UK Ministry of Occultism handles cases from all over the globe, cases dealing with things that go beyond the normal world. Demons, monsters, and ghosts are just the beginning of the horrors they deal with daily. Luckily, they have a secret weapon: Simon Grim. Simon fell victim to the notorious Crimson Killer, a serial killer with access to occult powers. He brought Simon back to life as a thrall, an undead servant. Simon managed to escape his grip but the killer remains out there. Simon hunts him down, solving various cases along the way with the help of his partner, Veronica. The Peculiar Cases of Simon Grim is a collection of short stories set in the Cain's Peak universe, each chapter being an isolated story.
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