These Silent Woods

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In a remote Appalachian cabin, a father and daughter confront their past in a gripping tale of suspense. For four years, Cooper and his young daughter, Finch, have lived in isolation, away from electricity and the outside world. Cooper prefers this seclusion, harboring secrets that weigh heavily on him. Finch, raised on the cabin's books and the harsh realities of wilderness life, begins to question the sheltered existence her father has crafted. Their only connections are Scotland, a seemingly friendly hermit with unclear motives, and Jake, an old friend who brings supplies each winter. This year, however, Jake fails to arrive, triggering a series of events that threaten their fragile safety. The boundaries of their secluded life blur when a stranger enters their woods, and Finch's fascination with this newcomer could endanger them both. As a shocking disappearance disrupts the only life Finch has known, Cooper must choose between continuing to hide or confronting the painful truths of his past. This atmospheric and tense narrative explores themes of survival, sacrifice, and the lengths a father will go to protect his child.