In the city of Valbar, a series of brutal murders sends shockwaves through the art community. Detective Naomi Hyer becomes determined to catch the killer, leading her to enigmatic sculptor Derick Flyod. Unbeknownst to Naomi, Derick is not only a renowned artist but also a sadistic serial killer who uses skeletons and real human blood to create his gruesome yet life-like sculptures. As Naomi delves deeper into the twisted world of art and obsession, she becomes entangled in a deadly game of cat and mouse, racing against time to stop Derick before she becomes his final masterpiece. During her journey she encounters twists and turns that is going to change her life forever."
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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