In the bustling cityscape of New York, Catherine Woods seeks solace in the hallways of Havlon High, determined to distance herself from the shadows of her troubled past. A master of caution, she treads carefully, steering clear of any hint of trouble that may threaten to unravel the fragile stability she has painstakingly built.
Yet, fate has a curious way of weaving its threads, and soon trouble, like an uninvited guest, arrives on her doorstep. Catherine's past, an unwelcome specter, haunts her, leaving her with the haunting question of whether she can truly escape the web of her own history. In the absence of a confidant, she grapples with the burden alone, unsure of the right path forward.
Just as despair threatens to consume her, a ray of hope emerges in the form of an unexpected camaraderie. For the first time in years, Catherine finds herself enveloped in the warmth of genuine friendship, a haven where she can lower her guard and be herself. However, the specter of her past still looms, and the fear that her newfound companions might be drawn into the maelstrom of her troubles casts a long shadow over her newfound sanctuary.
In a pivotal moment, Catherine faces a daunting decision - to continue running from the shadows or to stand her ground and confront the demons that have pursued her for so long. As the line between right and wrong blurs, she grapples with the possibility of regret, questioning whether her choices will lead to redemption or further despair.
In this gripping narrative, Catherine Woods navigates the labyrinth of her own existence, torn between the safety of the present and the haunting echoes of her past. The reader is invited to join her on this tumultuous journey, where decisions made in the crucible of uncertainty may shape not only Catherine's destiny but also the fate of those who have come to mean so much to her.
"I'm telling you that I'm not just being paranoid, everything leads to this. You're my best friend, and you have to believe me, I'm not imagining things."
"No, you always do this, you always play detective, and I'm honestly getting tired of this, when will you stop trying to live in one of your thriller novels? You have to wake up, this is real life and I'm finally happy. Why do you have to do this every time?"
"I'm not doing anything, even you can't deny that things have been strange from the moment we stepped foot here, I'm afraid. You have seen the notes I got. That person is coming after me next."
"No, I'm done with you and your constant worries. I can no longer keep up with you, so I'm simply done."
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Aurora is a teenage girl who did everything she could to get accepted into her dream university.
Esperanza University.
The university that was supposed to be the gateway to all the dreams she wanted to achieve after graduating.
Little did she know that it would not be the gateway to anything but to her own personal hell, just like the ones she always reads about in her thriller novels but always thought were too fictional to happen in real life.
Join Aurora in her adventure as she uncovers dark unexpected secrets and faces many enemies all while trying to solve the mysteries that get thrown her way.
Status: completed
Started: 6/9/2020
Finished: 12/5/2021