The last express train of the day departs on a balmy autumnal evening . Detective Ayala is in one of the cabins. A discreet man heading towards Moonvelt. A town hidden between cliffs, fog and a bloody legend he promised to unmask as his final case.
He is drawned into a land filled with a seafaring vibe and a salty aroma that melts with the bittersweet perfume of the beverages from the tabern. Little does he know, that this spirited scene hides an obscure world of intrigue, mortal danger and stories buried between the waves.
Will it be a good idea to dig up the story that has been sealed for ages, or would it be better if it remained hidden under the depths of such haunted waters?
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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