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Trina’s father, once a talented ventriloquist, left a collection of dummies behind, tucked away in the attic of their home. Together with her brother Dan, Trina begins to hear unsettling voices coming from the dusty rafters. The suspense builds as the siblings wonder whether the dummies are merely abandoned toys or something far more sinister in the dark, creaky attic. Their curiosity pushes them to uncover the truth behind the mysterious sounds and the eerie presence that seems to ripple through the house, bringing suspense and chills to this horror tale for young readers.
First publish date: 1995
Genre: Horror/Supernatural Horror
Authors: Robert Lawrence Stine
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