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The Curse of the Felsinbherg Soldier - cover

The Curse of the Felsinbherg Soldier

Arthur Anderson

Publisher: BookRix

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Summary

In the depths of Felsinbherg, a town shrouded in cold and mist, lay a dark secret lurking in the shadows. The arrival of an ancient wooden soldier into the hands of Emma and Alexander's family triggered a series of sinister events that transformed the quiet life of the town into an endless nightmare. As time progressed, the wooden soldier took on a life of its own, mysteriously changing positions and filling the house with its increasingly malevolent laughter. 
  
The curse hanging over the soldier unleashed a wave of murders that left Felsinbherg immersed in a river of blood and death. The characters' story intertwines with that of this cursed town, where dark secrets and ancient legends lurk around every corner. Tension builds in Emma and Alexander's family, while their daughter Isabella and her friend Letitia embark on an investigation of their own to uncover the truth behind the wooden soldier. 
  
A visit to Nikolas' antique shop reveals a macabre past but also provides crucial clues to break the curse. As the town plunges into panic and the murders continue, police officer Jacob intensifies his efforts to apprehend the unknown killer. The struggle against the curse becomes a desperate mission to free Felsinbherg from the terror consuming it. 
  
In their quest for answers, the characters confront a terrifying reality about the origin of the curse. The malevolence contained within the wooden soldier battles their attempts to uncover its secret, and the confrontation grows increasingly terrifying as they fight to free Felsinbherg from its dark past.
Available since: 12/22/2023.
Print length: 20 pages.

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