Locked in the Family

Locked in the Family

What would you discover if you had a key to your family's past?

2024 · 8 min · ★ 9.0 · Horror, Drama, Mystery

15 year olds Evelyn (AKA Evie) and Bryce Murphy receive a gift from their Uncle after he returns from fishing, which may have a mysterious connection to their deceased parents. They discover that they may be a part of something bigger, something dangerous, and must work together to stop a terrible fate.

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Lunar Blaze Evelyn Murphy
Ken Grinde Uncle Earl

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Locked in the Family

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