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In “Temptation,” Joanna sees her new friends—Laurie and the rest of the group—and wonders if she can slot into their close-knit circle. Hoping to become the one that Penn loves, she’s drawn in by their camaraderie. Yet the moment she feels accepted, Joanna senses that something is off. The story explores the tension between the desire for belonging, romance, and the uncanny twists that lurk in seemingly ordinary friendships. Set in a children’s world with a touch of subtle horror, it examines how hidden secrets can change the dynamics of youth relationships and the price of a new friend’s approval.
First publish date: 1994
Genre: Horror/Psychological Horror
Authors: Janice Harrell
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