Dagger's Draw
10/16/2025
2510163335874

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When 7-year-old Ben Calhoun sneaks into Dagger's Draw cementery with his best friend Lacy Seacrest, the harmless mischief in the moonlit graveyard turns deadly when they provoke an enraged spirit. Saved by his grandfather Edmund, Ben is left with trauma that follows him into adulthood. Lacy, hiding during the attack, disappears into the night, leaving their friendship shattered.
Years later, Ben, now a determined journalism student, takes on an investigation involving deadly attacks on the homeless. His efforts lead him back to Dagger's Draw, a cursed small town steeped in dark secrets and bloodstained history. Joining his field trip group led by Professor Yancey, Ben discovers he's pitted against a smug rival, mysterious allies, and long-buried horrors that refuse to stay silent.

Narrative, Essay
horror
thriller

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Title Dagger's Draw
When 7-year-old Ben Calhoun sneaks into Dagger's Draw cementery with his best friend Lacy Seacrest, the harmless mischief in the moonlit graveyard turns deadly when they provoke an enraged spirit. Saved by his grandfather Edmund, Ben is left with trauma that follows him into adulthood. Lacy, hiding during the attack, disappears into the night, leaving their friendship shattered.
Years later, Ben, now a determined journalism student, takes on an investigation involving deadly attacks on the homeless. His efforts lead him back to Dagger's Draw, a cursed small town steeped in dark secrets and bloodstained history. Joining his field trip group led by Professor Yancey, Ben discovers he's pitted against a smug rival, mysterious allies, and long-buried horrors that refuse to stay silent.
Work type Narrative, Essay
Tags horror, thriller

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Entry date Oct 16, 2025, 3:52 PM UTC
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Author 60.00 %. Holder AJ Parnell. Date Oct 16, 2025.
Author 40.00 %. Holder Craig Beeman. Date Oct 16, 2025.


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