The lordling of House Kestling has been killed. Murdered in the throws of passion by a preternatural assailant who drained the poor lion of his life and essence. With no leads, only a body, common wisdom suggest the noble was a victim of a 'cubi'
The boys mother, Countess Sharon Kestling, suspects foul play from the Elderian's supposedly bond by the Court. A former priestess of the church of the goddess, the Countess is an outspoken detractor of the current Primus' decision to allow the succubus Monette to take the Raven's Oath. Immediately believing her to be the murderer.
In order to clear her name and squash the rumors brewing about her among the Court, Monette volunteers, a long with her current minder Syndelle Aramitri, to investigate the death and bring the guilty to the Raven's justice. But with the eyes of the Court watching, the Crown request a Elderian of their own to assist the Raven Knight's in their investigation.
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.
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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.
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