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The Strings Between Us

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Parts 40
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Reads 843
Votes 50
Parts 40
Time 3h 1m

Belinda is no ordinary teenage girl - sassy, sharp-witted, and craving something deeper than her shallow high school life, she dreams of a mysterious, old soul who can truly see her. 

But her world is turned upside down when an eerie encounter causes her soul to be trapped inside a cursed porcelain doll.

Thrown into the eerie realm of HorrorLand, Belinda's only hope lies in Slappy-the infamous living dummy and ruler of this nightmarish place. Sharp-tongued and sly, Slappy is unlike any creature she's ever met. 

Their clash of wills quickly shifts into an unexpected bond as they navigate a world filled with magic, danger, and hidden secrets.

As danger closes in and secrets unravel, Slappy's cold heart starts to thaw. But can anyone truly love a living dummy- especially one as dark and dangerous as Slappy?

The Strings Between Us is a chilling yet heartfelt tale of curses, sacrifice, and the strange magic of love where even a living doll can find a soul.All Rights Reserved

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