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by Makenzie Waller·Translated by Novel AI Studio
Kenzie, a mother haunted by the lingering ghost of a past tragedy, seeks solace in the everyday rhythm of their local park. Every swing pushed, every shared ice cream, is a desperate attempt to shield her daughter, Lily, and her husband, Tim, from the encroaching shadows. But the park, once a sanctuary, begins to reveal its true, unsettling nature. A series of small, unsettling events escalate, threatening to unravel Kenzie’s fragile peace and expose the dark secret she desperately tries to bury. She must confront the possibility that the very place she chose for healing is now a crucible, forcing her to choose between facing her deepest fears or losing everything she holds dear.