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Mary lives in a village protected by a fence, guarded by the Sisterhood, the Guardians, and the relentless Unconsecrated. When the fence breaks and the forest threatens, she learns unsettling secrets about the Sisterhood’s power and the nature of her world. Faced with chaos, Mary must choose between protecting her village and pursuing a future that lies beyond the deadly forest, confronting truths she never wanted to know.
The story blends horror and fantasy, exploring fate, community, and the cost of protection in a society built on fear and secrecy.
First publish date: 2009
Genre: Horror/Supernatural Horror
Authors: Carrie Ryan
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