"July 18" is a chilling microfiction series that unfolds a nightmarish tale of survival and terror. The story begins with the protagonist waking up from a wild night and gradually descends into a dark and mysterious world. The series follows the protagonist's journey on a treacherous island filled with deadly creatures and enigmatic challenges. As the narrative progresses, the protagonist forms a bond with a girl who shares his fate, and together they face unimaginable horrors while seeking a way to escape. The story explores themes of fear, sacrifice, and the blurred lines between dreams and reality. Brace yourself for a gripping and spine-tingling journey through the depths of terror.
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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