Idle Grounds

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Set against the backdrop of a birthday party in 1989 New England, the story follows young cousins as they embark on a quest to find their missing three-year-old relative, Abi. While the adults remain oblivious, embroiled in their own disputes, the children navigate their grandmother's expansive estate, uncovering buried family secrets along the way. This chilling and darkly comic debut explores themes of childhood innocence, legacy, and the complex burdens families carry, all while capturing the tension of a sinister presence lurking nearby.