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In "The Sleeper," the Galactic Expansion Home for Lost Children—known locally as the Old Orphanage—harbors a group of alien youngsters with plans to seize the planet. Amid the eerie turns, one of these children may actually be a human infiltrator, adding a layer of suspense and mystery. The story weaves horror elements with the fantastical concept of extraterrestrials in a setting that combines the everyday fears of orphanage life with extraordinary threats.
First publish date: 2012
Genre: Horror/Supernatural Horror
Authors: Steven Brezenoff
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