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In "The Special Ones," four teenagers are taken against their will into the grasp of a charismatic cult. Relocated to a secluded compound, they are treated as divine figures and taught the group’s doctrines. As the bond between followers and captives deepens, the youths face an impossible choice—maintain their coerced devotion or spark a daring rebellion.
The story follows the girls and children as they grapple with manipulation, brainwashing, and the psychological toll of captivity. Their growing resistance tests the cult’s power and forces them to confront the danger of survival in a hostile environment.
First publish date: 2016
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Em Bailey
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