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3 stars. Gorgeous writing that really sets the creepy mood. It's lush and vivid. I also liked the plot and the paranormal aspects. The main character, Fiona, is flat and this story overall didn't really reach its full potential for me. It's a quick read at under fifty pages and it is interesting but I feel like the execution could've been better.

kris7's review

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dark mysterious sad fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

sobiereads's review

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4.0

Marley <3<3<3

snowbenton's review

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4.0

A lovely allegory about ghosts, both the ones in our homes and the ones in our hearts.

jadecity's review

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4.0

"They say a child’s laughter is a beautiful thing. Well, see how beautiful you find it the first time you hear a giggle outside your bedroom door at three in the morning."

A beautiful, haunting tale about grief and regret. The writing is stunningly vivid and it's so easy to be immersed in the story. I also love the gothic elements and how atmospheric it is. The usage of haunted houses to explore the trauma of its inhabitants has always been a concept that I love, and I think G.V. Anderson did it really well.

You can read this heartbreaking short story for free here.

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