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After what she's been through, nothing can scare her—except perhaps the attention of a handsome man offering more than friendship. And yet, there's something strange about this solitary fortress. Accidents. Mishaps. Ghostly whispers through the surrounding forest, footsteps when she's completely alone . . .   Is there truly a curse or is the ethereal specter in the window an omen of something more sinister?This spooky standalone from phenomenal crime author Elena Taylor will have readers sleeping with the light on for weeks! 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