Oh, the horror! Everything is terrifically horrific in this week’s Destination Guide highlights. The 6th annual Lovecraft Festival is already underway and there’s a frightful new puzzle game from the acclaimed MadPea Productions that you won’t want to miss. Chic Aeon has crafted a steamy mystery game that challenges players to explore a creepy graveyard in search of a missing woman...or you can risk venturing further into the Unenchanted Forest. 

If you manage to return alive from any of these horror-filled hot spots, then there are plenty of peaceful places that you can also explore in Second Life. We recommend one of the many new fashion events or music clubs that can help you dance away those demons.

Here’s this week’s highlights:

Lovecraft Festival 2017

Come to the 6th annual Lovecraft Festival. Celebrating the author H.P. Lovecraft's 127th birthday from August 17-27. Kingsport, a city of Lovecraft Lore, is known as a community of artists and artisans that is packed to the brim with live shows, entertainment, gifts, themed vendors and adventure quest only waiting for you! More at lovefest.wordpress.com.

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Seven

Seven is an original horror game with action, puzzles and an immersive story. Darkness must surrender to light. And light gives way to darkness. All saints must face deadly sins. Do you have what it takes to be a savior, or are you doomed to fail?

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A Steamy Mystery at Terradale

A Steamy Mystery takes place in the Steampunk Victorian town of Terradale. Visitors follow shadowy clues finding hints to the disappearance of Sarah. Each location leads to the next installment of the story. An immersive fantasy journey and part of the Linden Endowment for the Arts Artists in Residence program.

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The Unenchanted Forest

Knowing your fairy tales is one thing, Being brave is another. This is certainly not a fairy-tale. What lies beyond the fantasy of the enchanted forest is something very real and possibly dangerous. Trek through the unenchanted forest and explore the truth our ancestors have tried to keep a secret for so long.

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Bundy Reef Benefit and More

On August 19th, Bundy Reef will be hosting activities to introduce and promote surfing in SL. Everyone is invited to join in the fun! From 10 am until 2 pm (Pacific), take part in the "Catch as Many Waves as You Can" fun competition. A variety of loaner surfboards will be provided. At 11 am, Tauri Tigerpaw will be performing live music concert on the beach. Join the fun!

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Willowvale

Willwovale is an interactive experience where adventurers can both experience an epic hunt and shop some of the best designers! All items are new original mesh, semi-exclusive mesh or hand crafted original appliers (skin, nails, etc.). Eight sponsors are chosen to create a special item that then becomes a prize for completing the hunt! Come shop, follow the story and find the gems and win prizes!

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Cosmopolitan Events

Cosmopolitan Events is home of the Hello Tuesday weekly discount event and Cosmopolitan bi-weekly event. Find anything you need for your Second life living at one place. There's always something new to find from SL most quality designers! Come by and enjoy shopping at Cosmopolitan!

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Enchantment

Enchantment welcomes one and all to experience another fantastic and magical fairytale through the eyes of over 100 of SL's best designers and creators. This round is special for many reasons, but more importantly, it's the two-year anniversary! Explore the powerful and wonderful tales of Arabic lore in 1001 Nights! It's time for a little magic!

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Wild Wild West

Visit this interactive Wild West Town where your friend could give you a haircut. Ride the train and tour the town on a horse-drawn carriage or canoe. There are many things to do and enjoy. You can become a blacksmith, banker, station master, telegraph operator, barber, store clerk, undertaker or sheriff.

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Cassini's Grand Finale

This exhibit shows the Cassini orbiter in the final days of its 19 year Saturn exploration mission. As planned, Cassini will burn up in Saturn's atmosphere at 3:45 a.m. (Pacific) on September 15. The model consists of 606 system prims and is approximately life-sized.

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Victorian London in Time Portal

Step through the Time Portal in the mysterious laboratory and visit London during the Victorian and Edwardian era. The time machine has a virus, so the time zones have been a bit mixed up. Visit some of the shops and buy clothes from a time when people still dressed in style or buy furniture from a time when these were crafted by people with real experience and talent. Once you're all dressed up, go for a meal at the oyster seller, say a prayer for the poor at the church, have a dance at the music hall and end your evening with a sing-a-long and few pints of ale at the Ten Bells pub. But be careful... the slums and backstreets are the hunting grounds of Jack the Ripper!

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Beach City Community Sim

Welcome to Beach City! People who love Steven Universe or are looking to meet other new people to hang out with are welcome! This sim is photogenic, and there are new things to discover at every turn!

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Kinbaku

The sky and sea bound in an ominous bank of dark grey. The sound of the rain forces you in towards the light. Ropes, rings, racks...an uncanny feeling creeps over your spine. Rich garment hanging over a wooden stand, the smell of flowers and incense. Eastern drawings of men bound in ropes, beautiful...Cages? Better go back now! But no... you can't resist the promises lingering at Kinbaku.

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Brand New Colony

The Brand New Colony is back and better than ever! It is an adults-only scenic sim with countless nooks and crannies to explore and photogenic spots for taking snapshots. Picturesque islands filled with rolling hills, sprawling streams, lakes, waterfalls, and a well-stocked dungeon make this the perfect place to share a romantic moment or simply wander and have a good time.

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Fairhaven

Fairhaven is an adult beach with a tropical jungle and multiple intimate areas. You'll find surfing and photo opportunities at every turn. There are monthly events for group members, along with rez rights and free group gifts.

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Obscure Rock Club

“If you think you are too old to rock ‘n’ roll, then you are.” - Lemmy Kilmister. Obscure Rock Club, where fun, sex, craziness & rock-n-roll rule. Open to those who love to rock hard and party harder!

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Texas Stockyard

Texas Stockyard is a sweet romantic place to take your sweetheart for an evening of ballroom dancing and cuddles. They play country music, southern rock, oldies and blues.

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The Corner Bar

Enjoy smooth jazz at The Corner Bar.

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Mount Avalon Club

Mount Avalon offers music and dancing in a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. Enjoy rock, pop, hard rock, dance and more in this stress-free environment.

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Don’t forget to share your Second Life pictures with our official Second Life Flickr —  where we select our Pic of the Day features. Have you updated your Place Page yet? In addition to the Destination Guide, Place Pages are a new way for creators to share their unique destinations in Second Life — including 360-degree photos! Our featured Place Page this week is Chic Aeon’s Steamy Mystery at Terradale.

If you have a place of your own that you want to share with the rest of us, make sure to drop us a note at editor@lindenlab.com or submit your spot via web form.