Multiple kidnappings of young women had occurred in the small city of Central Ark, causing the people to live in fear of losing their precious loved ones. It was believed the crime had been done by a delusional psychopath, nicknamed The Shadow Groom who's identity was unknown.
Cleo Bennett who had received the 7th wedding ring managed to escape from The Shadow Groom, causing information about him to be known to the police, threatening his position. In rage, The Shadow Groom went on a killing spree, demanding Cleo Bennett to be handed to him.
Will they be able to capture The Shadow Groom or will chaos continue to fall upon the city?
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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