This short story revolves around ten friends who embark on a weekend picnic at a seaside villa, only to find themselves caught in a web of suspicion, terror, and betrayal. The atmosphere turns eerie and foreboding as the group settles into the luxurious villa owned by Richard Miller, an enigmatic figure who seems to hold dark secrets. The tension escalates when Richard reveals a locked room containing a valuable treasure and challenges the group to solve the mystery within it.
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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