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Mason in their own backyard 13 years prior. During the search, Michael got distracted by a coin tossed on the ground towards him, and when he looked up, the bodies of Harry's siblings were propped up in front of him. Michael ran to get his granddad, but when they returned, the bodies were gone. The story spooks some of the group out, and they all turn in for the night. t she's hiding in and screams. Harry finds her, slicing her in the wrist with a machete before Rock saves her, knocking Harry down and running away together.
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