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"Whirligig of Witches" depicts the terrifying adventures of Mishka and his sisters, Sasha and Laura, during their vacation in an old house. Rumors of haunted spirits and a real-life witch dwelling inside the house may seem foolish, but when a withered hand extends from behind a mysterious door, tendrils of mist creep across the floor, and drowned voices cry out from the swamp outside, even the most skeptical minds are bound to believe. Unable to combat the growing anxiety, the siblings decide to flee the clutches of the house, only to find themselves trapped in a genuine nightmare. Little do they know, the horror has only just begun... "In the Shadows of Darkness" reveals the unsettling truth that Mishka and his sister, Alexandra, reside in a dreadful house plagued by nightmares. They had managed to vanquish one of these nightmares, but the victory came at a steep price - a mysterious young man named Wanderer stepped into the darkness, sacrificing himself to save them. No one knew what became of him. Therefore, Mishka and Alexandra were overjoyed when he finally returned... or so they thought. The joy would be short-lived as their lives became steeped in darkness and terror. For this time, the Wanderer has come to destroy their world... "The Mermaid's Abyss" finds Pashka questioning whether he has stumbled upon a den of malevolence as he explores a small provincial town. A year ago, one of the local houses sunk beneath the water, and every evening the sinister Black Lake reflects its haunting image. While it may be dismissed as local legend, when an unknown force drags you underwater and the face of a mermaid emerges from the depths, it becomes impossible not to believe in the horrors of this cursed place. If nightmares have become a part of reality in this strange town, then there must be a way to confront them... or is it too late, with the prisoners of the accursed house beyond any help? "The Shadow of Ancient Evil" sees Vlad journeying to the city, unaware of the challenges that lie ahead. He sought to discover the source of Earth's life force and bring happiness to all of humanity but instead, became the prey of a mysterious monster residing in a deceptively peaceful and shallow lake. He would have perished on its shores if not for Katka. The girl worked a miracle: Vlad's wounds healed before his eyes. It turns out, she knows a great deal about the extraordinary object he sought... and strongly advises against continuing the search. Too many dark secrets and tragic events are connected to that tainted magical source.