The Darkness We Hide | on hold
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Last published Sat, Jun 14, 2025
In the elite halls of Devereux Academy, Aiyana Salvatore's polished facade conceals a web of scars. As she navigates the treacherous landscape of her senior year, a complex dance of loyalty, power, and deceit unfolds. Secrets lurk in every shadow, and the pursuit of truth will force Aiyana to confront the darkness beneath her own family's legacy.
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