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"In that sleep of death what dreams may come." Shadows and Dust is a short ghost story about regret. Real horror. Anxiety and depression. Suicide. Choices that can't be taken back.

Reviews: Mostly Positive — 77% — of 22 reviews
Released: 2019-09-26
Developer: Moloch Media
Genres: Adventure, Casual, Indie
Platforms: Windows

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