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Fifth Bell is a slow-burning, psychological dark academia mystery set in the opulent yet unsettling world of Crestwood Academy, where legacy, loyalty, and lies are currency.
After the Fifth Bell tolls-an old school tradition that only rings during significant events-the atmosphere at Crestwood begins to shift. Days after its unexpected chime, two students are reported missing: Riya, a bright scholarship student from a humble background, and Ellie, the daughter of a powerful businessman with deep ties to the school.
What begins as quiet whispers quickly spirals into chaos. Friendships fracture, secrets surface, and beneath the glossy surface of the elite lies something rotten.
Julie, caught in the middle, is torn between her guilt and her growing suspicion that things are far more sinister than they appear. Everyone seems to know more than they're saying-especially Louis, who disappears when it matters most, and Zayn, whose sudden absence raises red flags.
As the days pass, the school tries to mask the truth with silence and cover stories, but Julie can't ignore the shadows closing in. What really happened that night after the Fifth Bell rang?
And more importantly-why does it feel like someone's watching her next?