Illustrious
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Last published Sun, Jun 16, 2024
Lilith and Emile were known as Lexington Preparatory's "It" couple, that is until Emile becomes the prime suspect for her murder.
With every passing minute, each interview becomes more and more muddled with no clear suspect. Only one thing does become clear: no one may have truly known who Lilith Norden was or what secrets she kept buried under her golden, angelic persona.
Illustrious, 2024
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