Glitch, one of the few humans born in the Benedict and Company laboratories, possesses an extraordinary ability to see the future. However, her gift becomes a burden as she discovers that she foresees her own death. Adrift without biological parents, she finds solace in her adoptive grandparents, Mr. Benedict's parents, who become her only family. Determined to unravel the mystery surrounding her impending demise, Glitch embarks on a quest to understand her origins and the dark secrets concealed within the laboratory. As she delves deeper into her abilities, she encounters unforeseen challenges, uncovers a larger conspiracy, and forms unlikely alliances. Along the way, Glitch grapples with the ethics of altering her own fate, while discovering the true value of human connections and the power of embracing life in the face of mortality. This gripping tale explores themes of identity, acceptance, and the pursuit of one's own destiny, leaving readers captivated as they follow Glitch's journey of self-discovery and the choices she must make to shape her own future.
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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