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On a tempestuous June night, five friends convene at Villa Diodati, the historic summer home of Lord Byron. They challenge one another to tell fierce ghost stories, hoping to chill each other's bones. Amidst the eerie laughter, Mary Shelley remains silent, struggling to find a tale of her own.
A sudden knock at the front door interrupts the evening. Collapsed on the doorstep is a girl bearing strange scars on her face, a stranger who has traveled far with a story to share. The unexpected newcomer forces the group to listen, bringing new dimensions to their night of supernatural storytelling.
The story unfolds as the friends confront courage, mystery, and the allure of the unknown, weaving together elements of history, adolescence, and the supernatural.
First publish date: 2016
Genre: Horror/Supernatural Horror
Authors: Emma Carroll
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