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Black Out by Tara · Loreum

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Black Out

Tara

@shanna13

Thriller Mystery

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The phones never stopped ringing — not for calls, not anymore. When the lockdown hit, an unknown presence began hunting anyone without a device. Now the only way to survive is to play: codes, puzzles, riddles, and choices that can’t be undone. You’ve been selected. The Corrupts are waiting. Let’s play.

Ever wonder if dreams really are just that..Dreams? Active imagination?What if it caused distortion of memories and reality? What if you are unable to determine what is real and what is dream? What if you..Just..Black...Out..

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