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The Girlfriend

by R.L. Stine · 1991

Point Horror seriesbook 19Next:The Invitation(1992) →

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She's bad. So bad...

Scotty has the perfect life. And the perfect girlfriend. But one weekend while she's away, Scotty goes just a little...astray.

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Suddenly he has a new girlfriend. One who won't go away. His one wild night has become a nightmare.

Because his new girlfriend has decided that she loves Scotty...to death.

Genre
horrorthrillerromancesupernatural thrillerghost
Themes
childhood
Setting
1990s
Mood
creepynostalgia
Audience
young adultchildrensmiddle grade
Length
short · 165 pages

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