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As Gerry navigates his way back into the world of journalism, bizarre occurrences begin to unfold. After avoiding a collision with a mysterious girl named Alice, who is later revealed to be deaf-mute, he finds himself inexplicably drawn to the tree central to Mary Elnor’s tragic fate. Alice kneels and pledges her soul, leading Gerry to question the powers at play. Following this incident, Alice experiences miraculous events that garner the town's attention, including her newfound ability to hear and heal a paraplegic boy.