The Homing
A widow’s return to her childhood town turns sinister when insect attacks and disappearances point to a hidden horror.
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Zig Zag
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A captured rebel with hidden powers faces mind-reading interrogation while her tribe’s survival and the world’s balance hang in the balance.
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