Dead Beat
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Astrid was an aspiring vocalist, killing crowds with her band, Sagittarian Sleep. That was, until someone killed her. Left to haunt her previous home, Astrid is hell bent on vengeance. She only needs to get over her initial shock of the murderer, her best friends, and get her shit together enough to expose the killer. It can't be too hard right?
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