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In the secluded Chalet Sauvage, a group of strangers – a grieving widow, a Russian oligarch and his daughter, a gay couple, and a writer – gather for an eerie evening. The writer, Crispin, becomes intrigued by an antique pen that seems to possess an otherworldly power, influencing the course of events. As Crispin begins to chronicle their lives, a chilling series of deaths unfold, leaving him grappling with a mysterious force that connects them all. The story delves into themes of life, death, love, and the nature of storytelling, with a touch of dark humor and suspense. This is the first story ever published on Spoken and was the inspiration to starting the company. With the encouragement of the author's friends from the Taos Toolbox writing workshop, the author set out to help writers generate great audio works. Comparable works include This story is similar to 'The Sixth Sense' by M. Night Shyamalan and 'The Others' by Alejandro Amenábar, with elements of dark comedy reminiscent of 'The Cabin in the Woods' by Joss Whedon.

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