The Hidden Well
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Completed, First published Jun 26, 2026

The story opens onto a world of parental neglect, as young Coraline arrives with Alexis at her mother’s workplace, the Pink Palace. Though attempts to connect with her parents prove frustrating, Coraline and Alexis begin exploring, drawn into a mystery sparked by a strange package. Their curiosity leads them to visit unusual neighbors – a slingshot-giving Mr. Bobinsky and the eccentric Ms. Spink and Ms. Forcible – and a warning about a hidden well. The narrative traces their determination to find this well, encountering a boy named Wybie and uncovering secrets lurking beneath the mud. These chapters hint at a deeper, unsettling world waiting to be discovered.
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