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If you enjoy finding hidden objects, tackling puzzle adventures or completing quests, this riveting game is for you.\n\nVictorian London is experiencing an invasion of malevolent phantoms. The government officially denies it but has secretly asked the Paranormal Society for help. As a young wife who witnessed your husband's spirit leave his body to join other phantoms, you become the newest member of the Paranormal Society in order to get answers. In the process, you will also:\nEXPLORE London's stunning manors,\nFIND AND USE hidden objects,\nSOLVE enigmatic puzzles,\nUSE scientific tools and...\nBANISH evil spirits!\n\nWhile this game is absolutely free to play, you have the ability to unlock optional bonuses via in-app purchases from within the game. You may disable in-app purchases in your device settings.\n\n● 22 absorbing locations to search\n● 29 unforgettable characters to meet\n● 44 phantoms to chase and defeat\n● Over 1800 engaging quests to fulfill\n● Dozens of collections to assemble along your adventure\n● iPhone XR Display support \n● iPad Pro Display Support\n● Game Center Support\n\nPlus, more locations, characters, phantoms, quests, collections and puzzles are coming in regular updates that are absolutely FREE!\n____________________________ \n\nGame available in: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Korean, Chinese, Japanese, Traditional Chinese \n____________________________ \n\nSign up now for a weekly round-up of the best from G5 Games! www.g5e.com/e-mail \n____________________________ \n\nG5 Games - World of Adventures™!\nCollect them all! 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Your favorite game is only getting better. Check it out!\n\nJoin the G5 email list and be the first to know about sales, news and game releases! www.g5e.com/e-mail\n\nLeave a review and let us know what you think of our latest update. 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