Secrets in the Dark
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  • Parts 2
  • Time 7m
Ongoing, First published Apr 28, 2017
Four best friends in eighth grade all go to private boarding school in New York-

Leia Ureka-The Japanese photographer of the group, who most would refer to as the leader.   Even though she's got an average GPA, Leia doesn't know when to stop or take a hint.

Brinley "Brin" Berlin-The prettiest, yet stupidest, girl in school, who dates all the guys.  With her shiny brown hair,  perfect teeth, and ocean blue eyes, she has nothing but her looks going for her.

Ambria Campbell-The brainiac of the group who knows everything about everyone.  Some might even call her a stalker.  

Harlow Murphy- The secret keeper.  Doesn't tell anyone anything, not even her three best friends.   Also great at stealing and pulling off pranks.  But some of the secrets that she keep could be dangerous...

Everything is great for the best friends, but once a masked bully starts blackmailing not only the squad, but everyone in school, everything gets out of hand.  Can the four girls work together to find the bully, or will they separate and leaving boarding school, like  most other students?
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