Running as fast as you could, you make it into the forest near your village. Some mad man in a mask was chasing you, leaving you mindlessly terrified.
It was dark and cold as you helplessly ran deeper into the grim forest full of lush trees of many colours. You take a quick glance up and notice how the stars decorated the sky in a blanketing manner, it was unusual how many there were, but the moon still stood out, shining proudly.
The vast sky seemed to never end, nor did the forest as you ran further and further away from your home, hoping the man was no longer behind you.
You halt, realizing the chasing foot steps were no longer, only to frown at your surroundings.. It seems you were dead lost, never had you ever actually entered the forest you lived near, your father always told you not to. Calmly taking a few steps towards an opening you notice the carved shapes in the trees that were coloured vibrantly, each seemed to lead down a different path.
Spade, Clubs, Diamond, and Hearts.
Which will you choose?
**@DespairCircus oldest story**
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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