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Nore, a 14-year-old girl, arrives at her stepmother's Louisiana plantation on a weekend. The house is strange and ominous, and she finds a note that says, 'This is not a place for children.' Inside, Nore stumbles upon a book of ghost stories and a young man, Victor, who seems to know about the house's haunted history. As Nore delves deeper into the mystery, she uncovers a dark secret involving a murder and a curse that could change everything. The story combines elements of horror, mystery, and supernatural terror, perfectly capturing the thrill and suspense of a young girl's adventure.
First publish date: 1985
Genre: Horror/Supernatural Horror
Authors: Lois Duncan
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