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Who is the kidnapper, and why is he doing it? Where are the children disappearing to, and how to save them? You can solve all the puzzles and find out the answers...if you don't get scared!\n\nIn the first episode of this horror, you will meet your friend Harry, who has come up with a plan to save you from the kidnapper of children while you're waiting for the return of your parents. Together with him, you will try to fortify the tree house, so that the scary kidnapper will not get to you. On the way to your goal, puzzles, moments of fear, unexpected twists and turns, and lots of fun await you!\n\nThe story will develop rapidly and very unpredictably. This horror game is an exciting, fun, and scary adventure to  America of the '90s!\n\nFeatures of the adventure puzzle game Horror Tale:\n\n- Mysterious and fascinating story\n- Scary antagonist and interesting characters\n- Puzzles, riddles, and items to search \n- 5 diverse locations\n- Nice stylized graphics\n- Original author's soundtrack\n\nImmerse into a thrilling entertaining story in our scary multi-part horror series!","facts":{"developer_id":1481457206,"developer_url":"http://euphoriagames.ru","first_released":"2022-07-11T07:00:00Z","support_url":null,"privacy_url":null,"website_url":null,"app_version":"1.6.2","release_notes":"Hello friends! In this update:\n- Minor bugs fixed\n\nGood luck and enjoy the game! Horror Tale 3 IS OUT NOW! 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