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The Kings live in a dilapidated house that hides strange happenings. Believing they are the only ones aware, they focus on rescuing a lost family member while keeping their concerns hidden from outsiders. When a stranger shows up with an interest in the house and a body scarred with secrets, the family’s options begin to shrink. With each day the mystery deepens, the Kings must decide whether to harness the house’s secrets and uncover who is watching them before another family member slips into an unknown world.
First publish date: 2008
Genre: Horror/Supernatural Horror
Authors: Robert Liparulo
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