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Paranelope, a ghost hunter who's been cancelled for faking evidence, must discover the truth behind a local cryptid in order to clear her name. -- Penelope, better known as the ghost hunter PARANELOPE to her millions of followers, has only ever wanted one thing: to find solid, irrefutable proof of the supernatural. But when her ex-boyfriend outs all of her evidence as fake, her fans and the rest of the Internet are quick to turn on her. Now not only is Penelope betrayed, heartbroken, and #cancelled... She's not sure what to believe in anymore. Seeking refuge, Penelope lands in the quiet little mountain town of Ridgestone, far away from the city and reliable cell service. But Ridgestone isn't as quiet as it first appeared, and washed-up influencers aren't the only thing haunting its surrounding woods. The little town is home to a cryptid, a legendary monster, just like the ones she used to hunt. A monster that seems particularly interested in Penelope. If only someone would believe her... Rankings ------------ Featured on the Front Page Featured in Don't Get Ghosted #1 in #Paranormal #1 in #Cryptid #1 in #Creature #1 in #FolkHorror #2 in #Ghost #15 in #Horror Show more

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chris_12
chris_12
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i binged this in one sitting. the woods scenes had me checking my windows
2026-07-07
jess
jess
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her ex is trash but honestly the monster is giving main character energy
2026-07-05
noah
noah
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this is what happens when you fake ghost content. universe sends you a real monster 💀
2026-06-01
kevin
kevin
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ridgestone gives major twin peaks vibes and i am here for it
2026-05-20
zoe
zoe
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the way my heart was POUNDING when she first saw it in the trees
2026-05-10
alex99
alex99
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penelope getting cancelled broke my heart but this cryptid better redeem her 😤
2026-05-09
mikee
mikee
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OMG the tension is killing me. why does it want her??
2026-04-27
anna23
anna23
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i love how she went from fake ghost hunter to real cryptid bait. the irony 😭
2026-04-25
max_99
max_99
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cancelled queen meets cryptid king. i'm seated for this story
2026-04-21
luna
luna
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okay but the monster being interested in her?? i'm SCARED and intrigued
2026-04-11

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