Fear and the unknown
Adam and Sol enter a deserted village and encounter an unexplained seeker during hide-and-seek; strange locations and voices deepen the uncertainty.
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Christopher Edge - Author
This is a fast-moving horror adventure built around a familiar childhood game becoming strange and threatening. Its unusual file-based presentation adds mystery, while the friendship between Adam and Sol gives the frightening situation an emotional centre.
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Sign in for personalised guidanceThis is a fast-moving horror adventure built around a familiar childhood game becoming strange and threatening. Its unusual file-based presentation adds mystery, while the friendship between Adam and Sol gives the frightening situation an emotional centre.
Adam and Sol enter a deserted village and encounter an unexplained seeker during hide-and-seek; strange locations and voices deepen the uncertainty.
Adam and Sol are arguing during the camping trip; Adam wants to explore and play, while Sol is reluctant and frightened.
The Darkive presents first-hand accounts with evidence, while the narrative and file extracts invite questions about what happened.
Some children may find the sustained fear, pursuit and suggestion that being caught could end badly intense.
This is a grounded book brief while Suitabook strengthens the analysis: some draft conclusions still depend on unresolved evidence.
Fear Files: Hide and Seek by Christopher Edge – Scope for Imagination
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