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Velveteen Monroe is dead, kidnapped and murdered by a madman named Bonesaw. But her soul has landed in purgatory, a gray, crumbling place of punishment. As a former Velveteen doll, Velveteen aches to deliver the bloody punishment her killer deserves. She'll haunt Bonesaw for eternity. But this haunting is risky, as it may jeopardize her very soul. Bonesaw's obsession with Velveteen and her desire for revenge become personal when Velveteen's coworker becomes irresistible. A forbidden relationship turns into a dangerous game of manipulation, leading to a thrilling and darkly comedic plot.
First publish date: 2012
Genre: Horror/Supernatural Horror
Authors: Daniel Marks
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