Centuries ago, a black and golden mist infiltrated the Globe, in search of a worthy candidate. It found them. For the past 500 years, the mist hasn't returned. In fact, it is speculated to be a myth, only told in history classes. What happened to the mist? who did it choose? What does it do? Those answers have never been uncovered. Until now. Year: 2023 Modern Day.

When Jane Madarang's neighbor Natalie kills herself and leaves behind cryptic instructions, it's up to Jane and her classmates to unearth deadly secrets. ***** Natalie Driscoll is dead. She threw herself out a window and left her neighbor Jane to unravel their town's darkest secrets. Following Natalie's instructions leads Jane to three other high school students who all have something to hide. The four of them must carry out Natalie's final errand while solving the mysteries written in her diary. But the secrets they unearth may be far more dangerous than what they ever imagined. Content and/or trigger warning: This story contains scenes of suicide, violence and murder that may be triggering for some readers. [[word count: 100,000-150,000 words]]

Written by Charlotte Perkins Gilman